PorkPieGuy
Platinum Member
Ok, so I have my Roland SPD-SX. All of this is new to me although I've been wanting to add samples for years. Now that I have access to this, and I have a very firm grasp as to how to pull samples off of videos or other audio.
I have shown up to practice with it a few times time, and I think so far that everything is going well. I told they that if there's anything they want in terms of sounds or effects in specific songs to let me know. So far, just about all of the feedback has been positive, and the lead singer is giving some really great suggestions. In terms of sounds, it's funny how there are times where I think a sample will sound great in a song; however, when we practice, it doesn't sound that good so I have to make a note and go try again with something else. With that said, overall, it's going pretty good.
Here's sort of the thing: As we move forward adding various textures, sounds, and samples, I really don't want the Roland to "take over" what I do; I only want it to supplement our songs. I'm so afraid of over-using it, but at the same time if I'm going through the cost and trouble to bring it to shows, I want to use it. I want it to enhance what we do without over-using it.
Here are a few of my questions:
What was the transition into using a multi-pad like for you in a band situation? Any growing pains you had to go through?
As time has moved on, do you find yourself using it more or less than you initially thought?
Is there sometimes a fine line as far as what sounds really great to what sounds sort of cheesy?
Any other random thoughts come to mind as you read?
Thanks!
In case you are interested, here are some artists we cover in addition to originals: David Allen Coe, Pink Floyd, John Pardi, Steve Earl, Collective Soul, Blackberry Smoke, Rag'n'Bone Man, Dr. Hook, Van Morrison, Rolling Stones, Kings of Leon, Stone Temple Pilots, Beastie Boys, Kentucky Headhunters, etc. Needless to say we are all over the place in terms of genres.
I have shown up to practice with it a few times time, and I think so far that everything is going well. I told they that if there's anything they want in terms of sounds or effects in specific songs to let me know. So far, just about all of the feedback has been positive, and the lead singer is giving some really great suggestions. In terms of sounds, it's funny how there are times where I think a sample will sound great in a song; however, when we practice, it doesn't sound that good so I have to make a note and go try again with something else. With that said, overall, it's going pretty good.
Here's sort of the thing: As we move forward adding various textures, sounds, and samples, I really don't want the Roland to "take over" what I do; I only want it to supplement our songs. I'm so afraid of over-using it, but at the same time if I'm going through the cost and trouble to bring it to shows, I want to use it. I want it to enhance what we do without over-using it.
Here are a few of my questions:
What was the transition into using a multi-pad like for you in a band situation? Any growing pains you had to go through?
As time has moved on, do you find yourself using it more or less than you initially thought?
Is there sometimes a fine line as far as what sounds really great to what sounds sort of cheesy?
Any other random thoughts come to mind as you read?
Thanks!
In case you are interested, here are some artists we cover in addition to originals: David Allen Coe, Pink Floyd, John Pardi, Steve Earl, Collective Soul, Blackberry Smoke, Rag'n'Bone Man, Dr. Hook, Van Morrison, Rolling Stones, Kings of Leon, Stone Temple Pilots, Beastie Boys, Kentucky Headhunters, etc. Needless to say we are all over the place in terms of genres.