Winkio's MIDI Studio

[winkio]

I AM BACK OPEN AND ACCEPTING NEW REQUESTS OR W/E

FYI: MIDI is the type of music file that most old games use (especially old-school RPGs) because the file size is very small.  They are somewhat simple compared to mp3s, but about 1/40 times the file size.  All the music that comes with rpg maker is in midi format.

I can do edits of MIDIs AND ORIGINAL PIECES with particular feels/instruments that you request.  I'm only going to work on one or two at a time, and I don't think that I will have too many requests come by here, but always feel free to post even if i'm busy.  It will take me anywhere from one week to a month per request usually.

I can also review and help you with your own musical creations.  Just ask!

About my music background:  I've played the Piano for 8 years, the violin for 6, and I'm a huge music fan.  I can tell what notes/chords are being played by ear and have tons of experience playing, but not as much composing.  Therefore, Winkio's MIDI Studio is now open.  (BTW, as a rule, all the stuff I make is open source, so I will work with you to create it, but you will not have exclusive rights)

If I'm busy, or you want the help of somebody else, check out http://forum.chaos-project.com/index.php?topic=1663.0

Current Clients:
1. Tazero

Waiting List:
1. Xelias
2. Subsonic_Noise

Pending Clients:
empty

Necessary parameters for new piece:
  Major or Minor key (happy or sad)
  1-3 words to describe the piece

Optional parameters for new piece:
  Speed
  Specific key
  Specific Instruments
  Specific meter
  Comparative piece

My Work:

  Completed Work:
     None so far

  Miscellaneous Samples:
     Developed Themes:
        http://winkio.atbhost.net/ThemeE2.mid
        http://winkio.atbhost.net/ThemeH.mid
     Developing Themes:
        http://winkio.atbhost.net/ThemeU.mid
        http://winkio.atbhost.net/ThemeV.mid
        http://winkio.atbhost.net/Theme2B.mid
     

  Works in Progress:
     Phasedscar Winter Field Theme:
        http://winkio.atbhost.net/PhasedscarWinterFieldTheme.mid
     Tazero Melongetic:
        http://winkio.atbhost.net/TazeroMelongetic.mid

[Fantasist]

Wow, that's a lot of experience. If you get good with even MAKING midis, you'll be awesome!

All the best

[Sally]

ok whats midis?

[Fantasist]

Forgot the abbrevation, but they are music files. Instead of containing the data of how the sound is every instant, MIDIs contain the method of reproducing the sound (like this:
4 drum beats and hit a key on the piano, repeat that 4 times and blow the trumpet).

[Sally]

i dont get it

[Nortos]

basically it's generated by a computer where as MP3 by instruments it also takes up a lot less space, RTP bgms are midis but imo they are bad sound quality compared to MP3's

[Sally]

lol, i still dont understand -_-

and nortos, our relationship is diffrent now that i was first to die

[Fantasist]

and nortos, our relationship is diffrent now that i was first to die

...what?

[Nortos]

in ZTA u should join FTS

[Fantasist]

Oh, lol! I don't have the time right now for that, haha..

[Sally]

lol... i was kidding btw nortos

[Nortos]

yeah i know were still close susys

[winkio]

GAH!  MY TOPIC WAS SPAM RAPED!!!!!

MIDI is the type of music file that most games use because the file size is very small.  They are somewhat simple compared to mp3s.  All the music that comes with rpg maker is in midi format.

NO MORE SPAMMING!!!

Oh, and I'll post a bit of my work from time to time here.

[Kukulkan]

Didn't get to hear your sample

hum, can I request something?

[Blizzard]

Winkio hasn't been active for some while.

Sorry, I forgot about this topic, I'll unsticky it.

[winkio]

lol 1 day before I come back 

Anyways, I've still been doing a bit of this, I guess I'll post up a new piece or two.
and Blizz, no need to keep it stickied...  original music isn't that popular.

and yes, you can request something
and the current sample link is dead.  sorry.

[Phasedscar]

I would actually like to request something.

I'm looking for good music for and open battle field.  I want it fairly mellow however.

It's set in a winter landscape.  I'm thinking of using a wind chime for the main melody, brass bells for the base, with a mild harp or harliquen accompaniment.  Possibly a flute or piccolo for repercussion?

[winkio]

so, what I am getting from your request is:

An airy, ringy piece that isn't too fast but is still somewhat peppy, as in major key.
Definitely a winter theme.  I don't know what you are getting at with the flute or piccolo though.  By repercussion do you mean  when the main theme is played again near the end of the piece?
EDIT: and for the brass bells, do you want a more ringy or metallic sound?

I'll start working on it, be looking for a short sample under works in progress up at the top in 1-4 days.

[Phasedscar]

Hmm, for the bells I'm thinking more of a low octave metalic noise, since a wind chime will be the main melody.  And I'm thinking of the flute or piccolo accompanying the main melody, to carry the notes a tad longer than the wind chime would.  Repercussion was the wrong word, I'm just hoping it'll sound good as an accompaniment for the melody.

If possible can you make the mood of it slightly melancholy?  Perhaps have it in a B flat minor key?

[winkio]

That's exactly what I was thinking! OMG!  Same key and everything.   That is really wierd...

Another thing:  There is no "wind chime" in MIDI.  The closest I can get are the Crystal FX, and the glockenspiel.
The Glockenspiel is like a metallic xylophone, so it is ringy and notes don't last too long.  Crystal FX makes a chime-like sound, but notes are more sustained.  I'll see which one fits better once I have a good start.