Autumn Moon was created using 4 instances of ZETA+ 2.1, an M-Audio 88es, Korg nanoKontrol, and Sonar X1. The tuning is John O’Sullivan’s Blue JI.


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4 responses to “Autumn Moon”

  1. Michael J. Kasper

    Dear Chris,

    That sounds really good. Thanks for all the helpful information.

    Peace,

    Mike

  2. Dear Michael, you may be surprised at the cost of the equipment used for this piece (and one alternative).

    First off I recorded this in Sonar X1 but in this case you could use Reaper for $60 http://www.reaper.fm/ and do everything I did and you can try it fully functional for free.

    Then the nanoKontrol – I purchased version 1 from Amamzon for $35 (though this shows $40) http://www.amazon.com/Korg-nanoKONTROL-USB-Controller-White/dp/B001H2P294/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

    and then the software synthesizer Z3TA+ 2.1 is $99 http://www.store.cakewalk.com/b2cus/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=10-cwz32.00-20E – though if you look for free VSTi softsynths there are many good ones available. Start at KVR audio http://www.kvraudio.com/ or even microtonal ones http://www.xen-arts.com/2012/05/ivor-microtonal-virtual-analog.html or http://www.xen-arts.com/p/download-vsti.html

    Then, lastly, my M-Audio 88es is <$200 at amazon http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Keystation-88ES-Midi-Controller/dp/B0006676A0

    But you can get by with a $79 keyboard that has a couple octaves less keys new – or better yet goodwill on occasion will have used keyboards with midi in and out for <$20. Lastly a USB to midi interface can be had for <$10 (and yes I do have one of these) http://www.amazon.com/MIDI-Cable-Converter-Music-Keyboard/dp/B003KXEDVQ/ref=pd_cp_MI_2

    So if you go with free softsynths, a trial of reaper and a used keyboard and cheap usb => midi you are less than $75 to get into the game.

    How does that sound?

    Chris

  3. Michael J. Kasper

    Dear Chris,

    Very neat textures. I have to say I am always memorized by your electronic music like this wondering how does he do this stuff. Wish I had really awesome software like the type you have so I could learn to make some of this ambient style, which I love as well. Do you have any suggestions? Appreciate any advice/suggestions you can offer.

    Peace,

    Mike

  4. Yahya Abdal-Aziz

    Chris,

    NOW I want to see the movie!

    Really, really engaging – mysterious and foreboding.

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