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Hello, my friends:
So, as far as I can remember I have been hearing these sounds, especially in the 80's and early 90's and always wanted to create it but like most musicians today, I used available samples and became lazy. However, I want to be able to create this myself but not certain how it works.
I am referring to the Portamento slides between keys or octaves.
Take a listen to the following songs below:
Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
I mean this sound is all over the 80's.
I want to be able to incorporate this into my songs using those sexy synth basses.
I currently own the Yamaha Montage 8 and an array of other keys.
Doing a google search, I see all kinds of suggestions that get me nowhere.
Thanks for your help!
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Posted : 11/09/2019 5:26 am
It's not portamento, just the pitch-bend. Decrease the range (e.g. -2 to -12)
Posted : 11/09/2019 11:14 am
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It's not portamento, just the pitch-bend. Decrease the range (e.g. -2 to -12)
Thank you.
You know I have tried that before and did not get the desired results.
But, I will revisit and try based on your suggestion.
By the way, this is what someone else suggested I do to get those sounds:
1) Choose a monophonic synth sound.
2) Turn on legato triggering.
3) Adjust portamento and filter cutoff (not too bright!) to taste
4) Slide your fingers up and down the keys.
Posted : 11/09/2019 2:29 pm
