Originally posted by Diki:
Unless you are willing to go to SMF's, I'm afraid that convincing solos will always be at least one step removed from reality...
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So true.
Using a pedal to bend does get you a little closer, and even though I can only set it for up or down, it does let me bend at the chord changes at least in one direction.
I don't mind missing a few bends here and there
...sometimes these can be overdone, and make things sound less realistic, especially if the voice you are working with has other issues.
One of these issues that Yamaha SA/SA2 voices addressed was unrealistic attacks.
Now, using SA technology, and depending on if you play legato or not, the note will re-attack or play smoothly...that always frustrated me with the older style voices...even though they were great samples, the multiple attacks always made it sound so poor.
SA Guitars also give you pitch bending if played with the recommended technique...very cool, and also respond nicely to legato play....and you don't need to lose the left hand.
I still prefer the immediacy and flexibility of LH chords and RH melody, and even though SMF can be fairly pliant when using markers and other tricks, I just find the former more satisfying and more fun too.
Ian