July 2, 20196 yr I was wondering if anyone could explain why when writing for a brass section using a DAW, that people have a tendency to start the notes before the strong beat? I understand the idea of wanting to make it sound with more realistic, but what if you want to be able to score the song later? The syncopation theory helps, but I guess the only logical thing that I can think of is if they want to add some automation clips to its velocity, volume, or expression? Can someone elaborate on this theory?
July 2, 20196 yr Can you give a specific example (like maybe a music clip) of the problem you're describing? My obtuse brain isn't following. Which could mean that I'll be of zero help here.
July 2, 20196 yr Author https://youtu.be/f-PnVWkmBAk Around 1:35 you could see some examples of how the notes start before a strong beat. I'm picturing that its because brass and woodwinds take a little bit to spool up, unlike the strings. Between that, automation clips and to get it sounding more human like. The issue I see is what if I want to write something that I want scored later?
July 4, 20196 yr I hadn't noticed it as a tendency. The link you give is about creating an amorphous wall of sound. I don't think that necessarily relates to brass writing in an orchestral score. Slight off-beat notes on and off may help to humanise a piece as you observe. Sorry I can't help.
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