Dad3353

As you were, men (and ladies...); I've got it sussed now. Thanks to some posts on the TX forum, a fair bit of head scratching and not a few experiments, I now have a fully randomised 8-round robin sampled bass drum, with 32 velocity layers. I can't say that it's exactly intuitive (I'd never in a million years have found out by myself, nor with the User Manual alone, although it all adds up...), but it's a doddle, really, once the penny drops. I've always wanted to have an open-ended sampler that I could load up with my own stuff, and have always been either limited to simple 'one-shots' and the like, or an interface requiring NASA training to get to grips with, and often enough text-based, or worse..! This TX16Wx is powerful, easy as pie for the more simple manipulations, and, as I now find, with oodles of handy features for those wishing to delve into the murky depths behind the façade. Free download, simple to install, with the possibility of trialling the 'Pro' features with no restrictions. A 'personal use' 'Pro' license is a mere €29, and I will put my neck out and affirm that this is the best sampler available for personal use by a long chalk, and worth every penny (or euro, or dollar, or whatever...). Now then, what about a cracking snare drum, eh..? Midnight oil will be burned (again...), I fear... PS: if there's anyone wishing to learn how to do this, I'd be happy to go through the steps to get 'em started, at least. Expert, I am not, but I'm willing to share what little I have.

Cheers, thanks for replying. No, I've not asked of their forum yet (I've only just paid for the 'Pro' license, as I'm sure to keep it...), and am not yet inscribed there. I've been experimenting since, however, using a minimal '3-voice' RR, and can group them so they play with C3. They only play each in turn, though, and not randomly as yet. Closer, but not quite good enough. Yes, I've plenty enough instruments that already have RR (my Ruby basses, Superior Drums and more...), but want to, eventually, sample my own Camco drums, and also use sets of samples which I've 'collected' over the years. More an exercise in style than an absolute necessity, but that's retirement for you, eh..? Altogether I've found TX16 to be an excellent sampler, which will be very useful for many things in my future compositions. To be continued...

Good evening... As per title, I'm trying to create a simple bass drum from a set of samples, to be triggered using C3, with 32 velocity layers (that part works, automatically...), and a round robin, randomly selecting 1 of 8. Anyone able to pass on the Knowledge, preferably using words of less than one syllable, for an old duffer with oodles of patience but no gumption..? I've looked, of course, elsewhere on t'web, as well as through the TX docs and help files, to no avail. Once I get the hang of doing one, I should be good for doing a complete kit; it's the free end of the ball of wool that I need, then I'll be able to unravel the rest, hopefully. If more detail is required, I'd be happy to supply. Any takers, please..?

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1488540337' post='3249771'] A heads up from VI Control for an updated 14 gig Percussion library now with an Arp setting. Not free, but a very modest donation fee for an excellent library. I purchased this the first time around and well worth the fee. Direct link. [url="http://www.modwheel.co.nz/perc-plus-redux"]http://www.modwheel....perc-plus-redux[/url] VI Control post. [url="http://vi-control.net/community/threads/perc-library-is-back.60324/#post-4061319"]http://vi-control.ne...4/#post-4061319[/url] [/quote] Good call here. Good Stuff for a modest sum, which goes to a Good Cause. Recommended; thanks for posting this.

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1488981059' post='3253458'] Thanks so much. I was fiddling with an android app no wonder I couldn't find it. [/quote] (... and use a violin; it's much more musical ...)

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1488969511' post='3253295'] I can listen to sound cloud but no idea how to upload. [/quote] (Assuming you're on a PC...) Just to the right of the 'Search' icon (Magnifying glass...) there's 'Upload'. When solicited, you're prompted for a file to upload ('WAV' recommended, but most formats such as MP3 will work, too...). Once the upload started, and whilst waiting, you'll be able to attach an image, fill in the title, genre and description fields; once the upload iscompleted and processed, 'Save' will finalise the procedure and supply a link to the Soundcloud page of the music. That link can be pasted directly into a Basschat post, so that all may hear your works. Hope this helps.

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1488725344' post='3251297'] I saw a post recently on Facethingy which suggested that the £100bn or so used to pay for Trident should in fact go to Children In Need, then the BBC could do a fundraisathon for Trident In Need! [/quote] +1 ^ Run for president, Lenny; run for president.

Not to defend the system, but it would seem that, in depressed areas, where there are empty High Streets, the business rates will fall, as their properties have less rent-able value. There is also a threshold (no idea where it's set...) so that small firms do not pay, or have a rebate. What better system could be suggested..? Abolition (so loss of gouv. revenue...)..? A hike in corporation tax to compensate..? These rate changes happen every five years, so there's no surprise, really. This one is more severe as it was delayed a couple of years ago, it would appear; was that a wise idea, in retrospect..? I'd certainly suggest that these monies are being used to pay for things like Trident missiles and submarines. There's an economy that would enable lower rates, I'm sure. T'aint easy, is it..?

My life-time ambition has finally been achieved..! Soundcloud inform me that I'm being 'followed' by none other than Zombie Gwala..! Who'd 'ave thought it, eh..? Proud..? You betcha..! Another Earl Grey, methinks, in guise of celebration. Zombie Gwala..! Well I never..! ...

Thanks for the info ^; it helps in putting things into perspective.

[quote name='project_c' timestamp='1488669804' post='3250995'] Surprised nobody's mentioned the business rate rises. Small businesses are facing a massive business rate rise any minute now, so expect shops to put prices up accordingly. Some businesses are facing an increase of 50%, another nail in the UK's coffin. Cue endless Poundland stores on all high streets, and no independent stores anywhere. [/quote] How much, as a proportion of overall overheads, is business rates..? 50% rise sounds a lot (and indeed it is...!), but what impact does that have on the 'bottom line'..? It could well be negligible. Just curious.

OK, folks, this is what I've prepared... [url="https://soundcloud.com/dad3353/leaving-it-all-behind"]Leaving It All Behind ...[/url] Enjoy

+1 ^

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1488511842' post='3249599']...Reaper, free to try and only $60 [b]for a 2-3 year licence[/b]. [/quote] ??? Licence is not time-limited, methinks..?

Cheers; it was fun producing it. It's not a 'dance-floor killer', though, I fear.

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1488400083' post='3248697'] That looks like an EDM dancefloor-killer bit of inspiration in that pic. Whatcha reckon Dad? [/quote] I take it you've not listened to the track I posted above, then..?

No, not an entry already (give me time..! ), just a previous compo for a picture of similar ilk; a sort of 'blast from the past' which didn't get used... [url="https://soundcloud.com/dad3353/grace-falling-from-grace"]Grace Falling From Grace ...[/url]

... and with a decent picture for inspiration..! No excuses now; let's get to it..!

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1488395719' post='3248632']...get your photos to the Skolmeister so we can start Marches [/quote] Yes indeed, but let's have something decent that we can compose to. I'm especially wary of Lenny's 'tastes'. ... ... Just joshin' of course (but only slightly... ) (... and [i]must [/i]we compose marches [i]only [/i]for March's Challenge..? Or have I misread something again..? )

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1488390568' post='3248572'] Thank you This is the direction I want to take right now, some scoring, a tune that goes somewhere, a bit of orchestration (which is hard to do - I spent two weeks tweaking all those strings) with some light undertones of electronic sounds. I would like to do a sequel of sorts that takes it from where it left off (the repeating bass drum) and moves it elsewhere, with another chord progression that could in time come back to the original. [/quote] ([i]Sounds of foot tapping and fingers drumming[/i]...) Well..? Have you finished it yet..? ... ...

[quote name='AdamWoodBass' timestamp='1488383330' post='3248472']... I'm sure Tesco's take payments in "exposure" when I need to eat!... [/quote] They (and others...) do, when engaging in sponsorship, or charity ventures such as donating to food kitchens and the like. Rarely for the individual, but, next time you're starving, it may inspire your local groceries manager to offer help. It's not a 'given' that it could never work; some people are very kind.

[quote name='RalphDWilson' timestamp='1488050934' post='3245466'] I'm way too late to enter this month... [/quote] A darned shame; it's as worthy as (very...) many entries for this Challenge. We all have, I suppose, differing criteria when listening to/rating these pieces; for my part, the 'quality' of the production is not at the top of my list. To me, composition implies a unique, personal use of harmony, rhythm, structure which can take many forms, but contains a 'statement', an exposure, a taking of risks, albeit on a modest scale. I'm not overwhelmed by a re-hash of a 12-bar blues (although one can be occasionally surprised...), nor a constant, monolithic form (although there can be merit in that, too...). Lyrics, when used, have to be intelligible (or used sparingly purely for effect...). Orchestration can be sparse or complex, but should be (in my view...) coherent and compatible with the style or genre presented. It's not an 'Abbey Road' polish that grabs me most; in fact, over-production can hinder the appreciation (I'm as guilty as others in this respect; when to stop adding stuff or tweaking..?). I hope to have the opportunity of hearing further entries, so get started earlier, or subject your best effort before the closing date, whatever its state. It's all good..!

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1488324808' post='3248022']..this one of mine I did in November may be more your cuppa tea Dad: [url="https://soundcloud.com/mornats/puzzlewood"]https://soundcloud.c...nats/puzzlewood[/url] ... [/quote] Quite. music that starts, then takes one somewhere. Would merit extension, so as to complete the journey, maybe returning to the point of departure (or not..?)..? Good stuff; thanks for partially quenching my thirst. It's not quite, perhaps, up to the giddy heights of Earl Grey, but definitely preferable to PG Tips with milk and sugar ([i]Shudders[/i]...).

[left][size=4][color="#222222"][font="Arial, sans-serif"][size=4]And the winners are... Leonard Smalls and Fingers211..! [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167486] Here, then, are your Winner's Certificates (download and save as pdf file, then proudly print and frame...) ...[/size][/font][/color] [attachment=239342:BC_Chal_Cert_2017_02.pdf] [color="#222222"][font="Arial, sans-serif"][size=4]... which look like this (but bigger, of course..!)...[/size][/font][/color][/size] [/left] [left][size=4][color="#222222"][font="Arial, sans-serif"][size=4][/size][/font][/color][/size][/left]

... and I've a kind Nigerian prince willing to send me a smallish fortune; I could then contribute. Anyone else..?