Winkio's MIDI Studio

[Blizzard]

Why don't you just add an echo effect on the metallic xylphone?

[Phasedscar]

Actually Crystal FX would work just fine.

Just curious but do you have the sound effect called DeepBlue as well?

[winkio]

No, couldn't find it on google either.  If you have a link, I'll download and use, but otherwise, no.

I'm working away...

[Phasedscar]

It's an atmospheric I have on my synth board, always liked the sound of it.

Don't worry though Winkio, and thanks for doing this. 

[winkio]

Ok, so i just posted up a quick little bit of what I was thinking:  There are three samples in one file, each a few seconds long.  tell me if you like any of them, or if you want something different.

[Chaze007]

sweet. i could use a Midi title for my new project. :\ tell me if ur interested in doing it

[winkio]

Actually I love doing titles much better than bgm loops.  But let me get some good progress in with Phasedscar and then I'll work with you.

Oh, and im just finishing a recent piece I've been working on, which will go up in samples pretty soon.

[Phasedscar]

I got to say that it's starting to sound really good.  I especially liked the first sample.  The other two the metal bell didn't quite sound right, was just too high of a note for being in a minor scale.  Hmm, I can't think of anything those could easily be replaced with on short notice, but the melody sounds good.  I liked how the second sample ended.

Oh btw, don't bother making it a loop, I don't particularly care for loops since I can't hear any sort of ending, takes away from the drama.  So please, feel free to make this as you see fit.  It is, after all, your creation 

[winkio]

ok, I have a good idea of where to go with this now, so it will be a little while (maybe a week, prolly less) before I post up a working version of it.  Because I'm still working on finishing two pieces of my own to post up here.

But you must realize, the intro will have to be short, because you don't want to walk around in between battles just hearing the intro, you know?

But I must ask, does it have to be a harp accompanyment?  Because I don't really see how it would fit.  I think either some low strings or brass would be much nicer.  Although if you really want the harp, just say so.

[Phasedscar]

yeah, couldn't agree more actually.  I was just thinking about that and I realized that a harp would be WAY too high a tone.

Chello is the polar opposite but it might work better.

Also, take you time, I'm at least a week away from a working demo.  Still have a LOT of art to work through before I can get it out.  Still, I appreciate your efforts Winkio.

[winkio]

So, I've got my two samples up so now I can turn my full attention to your piece. Take a listen

Oh, and since I'm in an orchestra, I have to correct you: it's spelled cello.

EDIT: I just got a good idea and posted it up (same link).  Tell me what you think of it.  I used a more orchestral sound instead of a single cello.  And more of the bells.  But tell me what you think.

[Phasedscar]

Absolutely loving that sample Winkio.

What program are you using to write it btw?

[winkio]

Anvil Studio.  Nice and Old-School.  And free.

But anyways, I think I have enough of a foundation to take off with this, so here i go!

EDIT: Ok, so I posted a new version up(same link again).  It's 1:12 i think, so there is definitely room to add more.

[Chaze007]

yeah take ur time w/his cuz i have no idea how i want mine to sound lol..not yet anyway

[winkio]

Well start thinking.  Things I usually need are:

major or minor key
1-3 words to describe it

Things that are optional are:

speed
instruments
specific key
similar piece to compare it to

So really, you should be able to think of the two things I need.  Because a title is basically a description of the game.

[Chaze007]

well i actually want it to sound "SORT OF" like Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion's Title.

[Diokatsu]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3EOibiVzq4&feature=related

link to the theme music for your reference

[winkio]

Well, I just downloaded the mp3 from google, but thx anyways Diokatsu.

@Chaze: SORT OF

Meaning?
similar Instrumentation?
similar feel/mood?

"sort of like _________" doesn't really tell me anything.  What do you like about Oblivion's title?

[Chaze007]

just the way it sounds really.. lol..the doo doo doo gets in my head..and i want it to relate to that just with your own feel. my game is kinda Middleaged Medieval..like dragons and such. like oblivion lol. its  a game relating to dragons so..see if you can get ur own feel if u wish ;P idk i like the orchestral type. just i dont like how oblivion gets soft at the endish. i want mine to stay loud and "buff" or w/e im not good with music words lol..

[Phasedscar]

I love how the flute joins in, blends perfectly with the bells and makes for a nice atmospheric sound.

Not sure about the lowest base tone however, could just be the playback I had but it sounded like it had some static.  Overall though that base was really needed, just might want to try a little different.

What's your thoughts about possibly adding in the flute during the intro measures (perhaps the 2nd or 3rd measure as a nod into the later accompaniment?)  Nothing too fancy, just to give it that airy feeling.

So far though, I have to say that I'm impressed!  You've done an amazing job   

I was kind of playing around with another idea and I came up with a little something of my own.  I'm limited on the number of saves I can do unfortunately once I hit version 1.10 that's it..  lol

City Concert.mid  Version 1.01