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I'm learning Don't Stop Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson and I want to cover all the string parts.
I'm trying to figure out how to emulate the string falls/stabs/stinger, not sure how else to describe them. The first one happens at 0:33 seconds.

Pitch wheel doesn't sound authentic.
Any suggestions?

 
Posted : 21/01/2022 4:40 pm
Bad Mister
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I'm learning Don't Stop Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson and I want to cover all the string parts.
I'm trying to figure out how to emulate the string falls/stabs/stinger, not sure how else to describe them. The first one happens at 0:33 seconds.

Pitch wheel doesn't sound authentic.
Any suggestions?

The string fall can be found by recalling the Single Part String Performance “Disco AF1”

This is accomplished with the Pitch Envelope Generator — Elements 4 and 5 respond to velocities above 101-127
Each has a PEG that drives the tuning downward (two different PEGs to give it an ensemble feel) when you exceed the Velocity 101 (close to perfect for this very common riff/hit in dance music of the 70s.

Compare the Element’s PEG to see how normal behavior is steady from start to finish, but Element’s 4 and 5 both have downward movement. Move the cursor so that it highlights each of the PEG settings — the white pixel in the graphic will indicate where in the envelope timeline you are editing.

Studying this program should help you reach your goal… if you need additional help, let us know.

 
Posted : 21/01/2022 7:46 pm
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Oh that's the sound, Bad Mister! Thank you so much!

 
Posted : 21/01/2022 9:46 pm
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