Gregory Pappas Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 So I have a solo part for a violin running through Session Strings Pro in my DAW; however, the fast parts of it going up and down the scale sounds very short and choppy. How can I reproduce something close to a bow moving up and down and not be left with something that sounds like the bow is just moving in one direction for these parts? I tried adjusting the attack, but I don't believe that really does enough for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U238 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I find violists are best for creating the best viola sounds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmperorWeeGeeII Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'd also love to know the awnser to your question, as much as i agree that the best way to get good viola sounds is from a violist. This is pretty much what makes orchestral samples so frustrating at times. Getting a violist to play your piece can be tricky and/or expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pappas Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Well I managed to solve most of my woes with upping the attack and adding some convincing reverb to hide choppiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U238 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Getting a violist to play your piece can be tricky and/or expensive. Perhaps if it's not worth the trouble then it's not worth a listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowwolf3689 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I find violists are best for creating the best viola sounds. A rusty barn door also works pretty well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmperorWeeGeeII Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Perhaps if it's not worth the trouble then it's not worth a listen. It IS worth a listen, still very very inconvenient... Unless you know a friend who plays it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U238 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 It IS worth a listen, still very very inconvenient... Unless you know a friend who plays it. I do know a violist. I'm writing something for him. You'll have to meet your own friends and professional contacts. That's part of being a professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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