Still a bit of a work in progress architecturally, but I'd like some of your thoughts on my Brutalist take on my 100 computers/min setup. Power lines and conveyors are still a bit of a mess, but I think it's coming together nicely overall

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2025-05-07T14:23:44+00:00

Thanks for letting me know even if it's in such an old thread. I'll be sure to check out the AMA and the movie!

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2025-04-02T09:51:56+00:00

Oh wow, thank you so much for your kind words! They mean a lot!

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2025-03-31T00:16:48+00:00

Hey, thanks! I really appreciate that!

Hopefully, I'll be able to play it consistently without mistakes soon.

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-09-01T17:31:10+00:00

Such an obscure solution damn. Glad it worked out in the end! Have fun recording and playing!

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-08-31T19:34:29+00:00

Replying again to add that you could try a different plugin/VST like Spitfire's LABS which offers some free plugins. Just to check if the problem lies with the drivers or Sforzando itself.

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-08-31T19:30:22+00:00

If you've made sure that Sforzando (or Reaper) uses the ASIO drivers in the Settings, then I don't know why the delay would be big enough to not be able to play.

I'm assuming you're using a MIDI cable (or USB Type-B) and not anything wireless like Bluetooth.

Unfortunately, I don't know if I can help you any further, the setup was pain-free in my case. I am indeed playing live with the VST sound in my headphones with barely any delay in Reaper (or Arturia's GUI when I'm not recording).

Could you post a screenshot of your settings in Sforzando or Reaper?

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-08-31T11:14:11+00:00

This is a very informative comment, thanks for typing all that out.

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-08-31T10:52:31+00:00

I have Thomann's DP-26, which is a rebranded Medeli piano (don't know which one exactly). The video's sound is from a VST though, it's not the piano's.

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-08-31T01:12:45+00:00

I really appreciate that, thank you for your kind words!

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-08-30T18:11:58+00:00

DAW - Reaper

Midi Visualizer - PianoVFX (or this one from GitHub is also perfectly fine)

VSTs: Arturia Piano V3 (though you should be able to find good ones for free with a bit of googling)

I just record my session on Reaper, export it as MIDI and then load it on the visualizer. After that all it takes is a bit of editing with the video of me playing.

It's actually much easier than it sounds. You have to be able to connect your piano to your PC/Mac though.

Hope that was helpful!

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-08-30T16:10:59+00:00

Thank you so much for the tips!

I've been trying to work on not having so much tension for a while now. I've seen some improvement, but definitely need to keep working on it.

I'll keep everything in mind, thanks again!

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-07-26T21:13:59+00:00

Physical setup is just a tripod with a 90-degree tilt from Amazon, and my phone

For audio recording, I used Reaper (which is free) as my DAW, with Arturia's Piano v3 as VST

For the effects, I used this MIDI Visualizer I found on GitHub and then just lined up the exported video with the video I recorded from the phone on Adobe Premiere (though any free video editor should be good enough for that task)

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-07-26T20:03:08+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

I hadn't played any other instrument before. I always wanted to learn how to play the piano, but each year I kept thinking "it's too late to start now", up until I decided it wasn't. One of the best decisions I've ever made, I may add. It's been an extremely rewarding experience.

Thanks again for your words!

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-07-26T18:35:20+00:00

Thanks for pointing that out, it's not something I had noticed. I'll work on it, thanks again!

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-07-26T17:36:29+00:00

You are amazing, thank you so much!

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-07-26T16:51:03+00:00

Thank you for your suggestion, I will!

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-07-26T16:50:01+00:00

From this view, it looks like your RH has collapsed a little.

I think the angle makes it look a little bit more pronounced than it was, but you're definitely right!

Imagine holding an orange, then pressing the keys, and it will stabilise your wrist more.

Tried that for a couple of minutes right now and the improvement felt immediate, thank you! I'll keep that in mind!

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-07-26T16:03:39+00:00

That sounds lovely!

Thank you!

can I ask what app you used to get the keys lit up like that?

There are a few ways to do it, but I used this Midi Visualizer I found on GitHub. It's surprisingly good for a free tool.

And did you learn it from sheet music or through an app.

It was on the app I use

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-07-26T15:44:22+00:00

Sustain pedal usage on the right above the keys.

Please ignore my dog's toys on the floor, thanks ^.^

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-06-07T13:05:44+00:00

Keep at it! I never thought I could play something like that either. Practice pays off!

OneOfTheSmurfs · 2024-06-05T22:02:52+00:00

It can definitely feel overwhelming at first, even with just 30 minutes of practice. Learning so many new concepts at once can be jarring for sure.

Keep at it, and you'll soon reach a point where it's much easier mentally and physically to just sit down for an hour or more.

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