When two instruments with essentially the same bandwidth frequency (like guitars) play at the same volume at the same time, the result is a fight for attention. Think of it this way; you don’t usually hear a lead vocal and a guitar solo at the same time, do you? That’s because the human ear isn’t able to decide which to listen to, and becomes confused and fatigued as a result.
Arranging Sampled Strings — KeyboardMag
Arranging Sampled Strings — KeyboardMag:
“Use separate patches for each instrument, as this fights playing strings like an organ and forces you to think of all of the parts separately, as an arranger working with real string players would.”
I’m so glad I went to Feedly to find MusicTech feed today. In the list of similar was Keyboard Magazine. It’s not just about playing keyboards and pianos, it’s about using keyboards.
I’m always on the lookout for arranging tips for “virtual” ensembles, including how to size and “sound” the groups of instruments.
Handy hints. Examples in score!!!!