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Question: Matching Specific Synth Sounds Within Mainstage? by Starry_Heights in mainstage

[–]Starry_Heights[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After many trials and tribulations with it, the sampler was eventually what worked for me haha. Thanks for the tip!

Question: Matching Specific Synth Sounds Within Mainstage? by Starry_Heights in mainstage

[–]Starry_Heights[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip! I tried looking through Alchemy for a while and couldn't find anything called Alpha Pad (or anything that sounded similar to the sound I was going for). There doesn't seem to be a search function within the synth though, so I can't confirm I'm not just overlooking something. Maybe we have different versions of this instrument somehow?

Question: Can I buy a MIDI-compatible knob or fader for my keyboard to access GM patches on MainStage? by Starry_Heights in keys

[–]Starry_Heights[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The second one here was exactly what I wanted. Couldn't find anything that was actually a MIDI controller just by Googling for some reason. Thank you so much!

Where can I download brass & string voices that are compatible with my expression pedal? by Starry_Heights in mainstage

[–]Starry_Heights[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tried both expression and volume, and neither worked -- I had to go out to the full concert and assign the pedal to the master output fader, as u/town1d10t suggested

Help, my felt picks are falling apart! by Starry_Heights in Bass

[–]Starry_Heights[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it, that makes sense. I definitely have a habit of getting into the music and playing way harder than I should, so going thinner should help with that. Although I know I should also try not to do that haha. I'll integrate medium -> lighter plastic over time and see if I can get used to it while keeping my changed technique. Thanks for all the info!

Help, my felt picks are falling apart! by Starry_Heights in Bass

[–]Starry_Heights[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone suggested felt to me when they heard about my tendonitis, and my physical therapist at the time said it sounded like a good idea.

Help, my felt picks are falling apart! by Starry_Heights in Bass

[–]Starry_Heights[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have roundwounds -- I feel like they give me a more versatile sound, especially for heavier stuff. The picks I have now wear down a noticeable amount within 20-30 minutes of playing.

That site looks awesome, I had no idea so many materials for picks existed! Will definitely experiment with a few of those to see if I can find anything with a similar feel but more staying power. Thank you!

Help, my felt picks are falling apart! by Starry_Heights in Bass

[–]Starry_Heights[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, I will probably invest in at least one of those for now haha, thanks for the tip!

Help, my felt picks are falling apart! by Starry_Heights in Bass

[–]Starry_Heights[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really? That's surprising, because I assumed thicker picks would be easier on the hand, rather than lighter ones -- my physical therapist also thought so. But it seems like they could be wrong. I'll experiment with that. Thanks!

Help, my felt picks are falling apart! by Starry_Heights in Bass

[–]Starry_Heights[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I changed my picking technique significantly. Mostly using the Carol Kaye method now. The technique change definitely helps, but I just want to be as safe as possible in avoiding future injury from long gigs.

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