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by minimidi
Sun Jul 26, 2015 2:20 am
Forum: Digital Performer: User Showcase
Topic: "Improvised Orchestral Art Song #1"
Replies: 16
Views: 3413

Re: "Improvised Orchestral Art Song #1"

Here's a few good videos (there are more if you google them) which demonstrate what a breath controller allows to do. Apart from the fact that it leaves both hands free, it also allows very fast transients and nuances which are very difficult to achieve with a modwheel or a pedal. QUJBW9w_MQo,560,31...
by minimidi
Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:24 am
Forum: Composing, Orchestrating, Songwriting, etc.
Topic: Yamaha BC3A breath controller
Replies: 89
Views: 36897

Re: Yamaha BC3A breath controller

I was talking to Sweetwater today and told them that I will be buying the 'breath and bite' version and recommended that they carry it. Did you succeed? Here's someone using it nbK3tN8wKuI,540,384 For more videos scroll down this page http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2015/02/21/bbc-puts-bite-into-...
by minimidi
Tue Mar 03, 2015 5:53 am
Forum: Digital Performer [MacOS]: Usage, Techniques, Tips & Optimization
Topic: Intra-note dynamics?
Replies: 13
Views: 1469

Re: Intra-note dynamics?

There was a pretty long thread about breath controllers. I have the TEControl and really like it. I also play melodica. It is not the same feel, exactly, but when you get it adjusted, it provides that same satisfying dynamic control. They also just released a new version with a lip/bite sensor, whi...
by minimidi
Sun Jan 25, 2015 2:07 am
Forum: Digital Performer [MacOS]: Usage, Techniques, Tips & Optimization
Topic: VSL Dimension Brass or Wallander Instruments?
Replies: 57
Views: 9847

Re: VSL Dimension Brass or Wallander Instruments?

Shooshie wrote:That's a good video, and great examples of what can be done with a library dedicated to performing wind instruments. The flute is 2nd to none that I've heard, and I may buy it JUST for the flute.
Here's another interesting one...

by minimidi
Sun Dec 14, 2014 3:07 am
Forum: Digital Performer [MacOS]: Usage, Techniques, Tips & Optimization
Topic: VSL Dimension Brass or Wallander Instruments?
Replies: 57
Views: 9847

Re: VSL Dimension Brass or Wallander Instruments?

One thing I've still NOT gotten to sound right is flutter-tonguing. I've read that it's best done with a wind controller. I wonder if someone could publish a controller data file so it could be emulated. Check out this video. He does amazing flutter tonguing with a breath controller, starting at ar...
by minimidi
Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: Composing, Orchestrating, Songwriting, etc.
Topic: Yamaha BC3A breath controller
Replies: 89
Views: 36897

Re: Yamaha BC3A breath controller

From another forum, an impressive new video from Mike Verta. Great playing from a pro.

by minimidi
Tue Aug 05, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: Composing, Orchestrating, Songwriting, etc.
Topic: Yamaha BC3A breath controller
Replies: 89
Views: 36897

Re: Another breath controller advancement

stubbsonic wrote:Another step in the right direction, TEControl adds a bite/lip pressure sensor...

http://tecontrol.se/products/usb-midi-b ... controller
Wow, I have the breath only USB model but this is a fantastic development. Thanks for sharing it! It's on my wish list now...
by minimidi
Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:32 pm
Forum: Digital Performer [MacOS]: Usage, Techniques, Tips & Optimization
Topic: Latest Sample Modeling SWAM update -- how to get dynamics?
Replies: 16
Views: 2016

Re: Latest Sample Modeling SWAM update -- how to get dynamic

question about using latest SWAM MIDI with a expression pedal.... if you initially play a note quietly and continue to hold the note while increasing the exp velosity, does it get louder and more aggressive sounding? if it does, that'd be great... i think it's time to go buy an expression pedal Yes...
by minimidi
Mon Jun 30, 2014 1:35 am
Forum: Digital Performer [MacOS]: Usage, Techniques, Tips & Optimization
Topic: Latest Sample Modeling SWAM update -- how to get dynamics?
Replies: 16
Views: 2016

Re: Latest Sample Modeling SWAM update -- how to get dynamic

Samplemodeling VIs absolutely need an expression controller. In my experience they are at their best using a breath controller like this one.

There is an excellent video in which he controls expression in different ways, both with the BC and a pedal:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j1CUY2ELtE
by minimidi
Thu Jun 05, 2014 1:56 am
Forum: General Macintosh
Topic: I just came across this great video and...
Replies: 4
Views: 711

Re: I just came across this great video and...

I have the TEControl USB breath controller and it is great. Very intuitive, no need to learn complicated fingerings. Works fantastic for brass and woodwind. Particularly well suited for Samplemodeling VIs. Get one, you won't regret it.
by minimidi
Thu Mar 20, 2014 4:43 am
Forum: MOTU Theoretical Discussions, Gripes, Petitions & Off Topic
Topic: A new Breath Controller concept from Germany
Replies: 7
Views: 1884

Re: A new Breath Controller concept from Germany

I have the TEControl USB version and it works well, but balancing the airflow and sensitivity, and getting it to feel comfortable is a challenge. The included hoses & valves are from the hardware store. I have it too and would recommend to get their new headset, which has a really good BC3a sty...
by minimidi
Fri Nov 08, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: Digital Performer [MacOS]: Usage, Techniques, Tips & Optimization
Topic: Question about multi-timbral setting in DP
Replies: 12
Views: 1174

Re: Question about multi-timbral setting in DP

Considering value and software versatility I would go for this one: http://tecontrol.se/products/usb-midi-breath-controller I use one of these and I can only recommend it. There is an impressive video showcasing it and the BC3 with Samplemodeling products. The tenor sax and trumpet are unbelievable...
by minimidi
Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:02 am
Forum: Composing, Orchestrating, Songwriting, etc.
Topic: Yamaha BC3A breath controller
Replies: 89
Views: 36897

Re: Yamaha BC3A breath controller

A very nice new video was published last week, showing the Yamaha and TEControl breath controllers in action

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUJBW9w_MQo
by minimidi
Thu Jun 06, 2013 12:10 am
Forum: Composing, Orchestrating, Songwriting, etc.
Topic: Yamaha BC3A breath controller
Replies: 89
Views: 36897

Re: Yamaha BC3A breath controller

hello everybody , i got the tec bc and for some reason does not work . seems that work for everybody. im using DP 8 on a mac and done everything . the tec shows up on the MIDI monitor . i have kontakt 5 .any help Hi there, not sure about DP8 but have you enabled Omni mode (or its equivalent in DP8)...
by minimidi
Tue Jun 04, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: Composing, Orchestrating, Songwriting, etc.
Topic: Yamaha BC3A breath controller
Replies: 89
Views: 36897

Re: tecontrol works with iPad

stubbsonic wrote:This is breaking news!

I plugged my tecontrol into my iPad4 using the lightening USB "camera kit". I was able to choose it as a control source and assign it to paramaters in Sunrizer and Animoog.
Interesting! Is the USB camera kit an official Apple gadget?