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Title: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: Oren on August 02, 2008, 05:00:28 PM
The folks at Kara-Moon awarded me with my first VSTi softsynth, their own signature version of "Shuniji" http://www.hgf-synthesizer.de/

To get the complete "immersion" experience, I went with a VSTi host he recommends: "VST Host" http://www.hermannseib.com/english/vsthost.htm

The sounds are big, bold, subtle, and complex. Outrageous!

If you don't hear much from me for a while, it's because I can't leave this thing alone.... :;


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: Wyatt on August 02, 2008, 05:54:24 PM
If you don't hear much from me for a while, it's because I can't leave this thing alone.... :;

Cool..I'm happy to hear that.

Don't forget us though..

..lots of folks here like to hear what mischief you're up to.

8)

Wyatt


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: kara on August 03, 2008, 07:10:24 AM


The sounds are big, bold, subtle, and complex. Outrageous!


Very true, and quit easy to make some new ones, did you find that lazy button allready ?  ;D

k


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: Oren on August 03, 2008, 08:46:59 AM
Don't forget us though..
..lots of folks here like to hear what mischief you're up to.

OK, Wyatt,
 
VSTi sounds rendered to wave files and transferred to Ardour in my Linux computer.
Now to record vocals, guitar, and some percussion from Hydrogen.

It could take some time, though, because you guys deserve to hear this softsynth at its best... ;D


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: Oren on August 03, 2008, 08:51:27 AM
Very true, and quite easy to make some new ones, did you find that lazy button already ?  ;D

Are you kidding? The lazy button is all I use :D   Great feature for a first-time user!  :-


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: Wyatt on August 03, 2008, 11:24:05 AM
VSTi sounds rendered to wave files and transferred to Ardour in my Linux computer.

Cool..

..I have a similar procedure when I use Reason. I export the separate tracks as .wav files,
and then everything goes into Adobe Audition, where I am most used to working.

8)

Wyatt


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: folderol on August 03, 2008, 03:07:21 PM
Very true, and quite easy to make some new ones, did you find that lazy button already ?  ;D

Are you kidding? The lazy button is all I use :D   Great feature for a first-time user!  :-
Mine got stuck down, but I couldn't be bothered to fix it ;D


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: Oren on August 07, 2008, 06:13:45 PM
Mine got stuck down, but I couldn't be bothered to fix it ;D

 ;)

Here is a bit of a departure from normal :-*... an audio post, at 128Kbits/sec in Ogg Vorbis and MP3


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: folderol on August 07, 2008, 07:59:33 PM
Impressive 8)


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: Oren on August 07, 2008, 08:01:47 PM
Impressive 8)

....for a Canadian digital synthesis neophyte, you mean.... :)


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: Wyatt on August 07, 2008, 10:19:42 PM
Impressive 8)

....for a Canadian digital synthesis neophyte, you mean.... :)

haha..I'd say this Hoser is the genuine article. Seriously, bro..ever since you started
tearing into Linux you are an inspiration.

I can attest that learning to 'synthisize' is no easy task, especially for those of us
of advancing years.   :)

I was trying to get Auditions sequencer to recognize my Yamaha keyboard yesterday..
the only way it would play was through the Shuniji synth..now that was a weird ride..
 ..ohh..but you should have heard the xylophone!

I am having a difficult time keeping all the sounds in my ear..it's kind of like what it would
be like trying to paint a painting with hundreds of tubes of colors, but all the tubes of
paint have no labels.

Thanks for sharing this Oren. I have been wondering what you are up to..intriguing start you
have here. I can't wait to hear your contest piece.

8)

Wyatt


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: Oren on August 08, 2008, 04:53:01 AM
...ever since you started tearing into Linux you are an inspiration...I can attest that learning to 'synthisize' is no easy task,
especially for those of us of advancing years...
...I am having a difficult time keeping all the sounds in my ear..it's kind of like what it would
be like trying to paint a painting with hundreds of tubes of colors, but all the tubes of paint have no labels...

Wyatt,

Learning Linux and digital synthesis tends to put me in a frame of mind that is strangely reminiscent of learning the very early life-skills tasks: the bow knot in my shoelaces, counting to 100, riding a bicycle. All seemingly impossible challenges, until that one day when your repeated efforts are rewarded with a skill that will feel like second nature for the rest of your life. I think older people simply don't bother learning much any more because they feel it's not worth the effort for the short time they have left - not because their ability to learn is in any way decreased.

Pure digital synthesis, unlike attempts to duplicate existing instrument sounds, is a great freedom. But yes, those "hundreds of tubes of colors" tend to defy any known method of categorization. The two sounds I selected as Shuniji demonstrated its reperatoire remind me of the intense sun of a desert landscape, and the accompanying intense shadow.
What an amazing opportunity for artistic (or not-so-artistic :D) expression!

Oren.


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: Wyatt on August 08, 2008, 09:23:36 AM
I think older people simply don't bother learning much any more because they feel it's not worth the effort for the short time they have left - not because their ability to learn is in any way decreased.

I think that will be most particularly true for people who continue to keep on learning.

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The two sounds I selected as Shuniji demonstrated its reperatoire remind me of the intense sun of a desert landscape, and the accompanying intense shadow.

Yeah, you did a good job of picking your colors. Looking forward to the finished painting.   :;

8)

Wyatt



 


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: kara on August 10, 2008, 09:13:29 AM
Some psycedelic guitar lines on top if this will make it a interesting song  O0

k


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: Oren on August 10, 2008, 09:18:44 AM
...Some psychedelic guitar lines on top if this will make it an interesting song...

How about psychotic (or just crazy).... I can do that!  :D


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: folderol on August 10, 2008, 07:00:49 PM
Hmmm. I can see I'll have to watch my back :o ;D


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: Oren on September 04, 2008, 05:48:44 PM
Here's my September contest entry - Suniji Overloop  :-


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: kara on September 04, 2008, 06:35:24 PM
You're cheating Oren, you'll have to put this one in the contest section  ;D

Isn't that shunji a great VSTi ?
As usual I'm impressed by your guitar playing, you allways seem to add your personnal touch to  something  8)
Even if it is subtle, it adds something very personnal.

k


Title: Re: Shuniji from H.G. Fortune
Post by: Oren on September 04, 2008, 07:16:24 PM
Isn't that shunji a great VSTi ?

As far as I can tell, literally unlimited potential.
A windoze computer, keyboard controller, soundcard, recording/sequencing software, and Suniji. Synthesizer heaven  :;