Like everytime when I start to improve the MIDIbox64 SEQ firmware, also this time I was distracted by a nice sequence that I found during the tests of a new function. But only a special gimmick makes this sequence so vital as it can be heart in the mp3 example - my thought: hey, this could be interesting for the community, a starting point for exchanging tips & tricks in sound enhancements.
The demo (SID Demo 10, mixed for headphones ;-))
http://www.midibox.org/midibox_sid/mbsid_demo10.mp3
So, my intention was to use three filtered audio delays in this setup: MB64SEQ+Keyboard —[MIDI]–> SID —[audio]–> Logic —[VST]–> Compressor —[VST]–> 3 filtered Delays –> Audio Out
The filtered delays are VST effects, realized with Reaktor like shown here:
(but I think that also common VST delays and VST filters could be used)
Three different filters are selected: lowpass, highpass and bandpass. The cutoff frequency is modulated by a LFO (!) for an automatic varied timbre. Also the panning is modulated. The delay time depends on the BPM, factor: 1.5 for BP, 1 for HP, 2 for LP.
The results:
- from 0:00 to 0:16 - just a phased bass as entry
- from 0:16 to 2:00 - a single SID + the delay effect is played, more and more notes fill the sequence
- from 2:00 to 2:17 - two SIDs (brass preset) with a VST chorus effect + dynamic filter, controlled by MB64SEQ
- from 2:17 to 2:50 - plus a second track which controls a single SID (+ the delay effect)
- from 2:50 to the end - the ultimate sequence w/ three SIDs (slightly detuned and tranposed) +
the filtered delay effect, played by MB64SEQ + RM1x + Logic
(drums are played by a RM1x groovebox, synced to MB64SEQ, strings played with an AN1x, bass with Reaktor SalEM1 VSTi, everything recorded and arranged with Logic)
Ok, how about your favourite effects? ![]()
Best Regards, Thorsten.
P.S.: thanks to György Birki, the creator of the Reaktor based filter delay macro, which comes with the standard library - it’s really a fine toy when you combine multiple instances ![]()
