26-01-2010, 19:00
I'm not a huge fan of software instruments that create almost lifelike real instruments such as piano or guitar.
That said though, real instruments like that are outside my budget right now, and I do feel that, used correctly, they can work.
By "used correctly" I just mean keeping their use limited to simple tracks that don't take "center stage" so to speak.
I think when the fakiness really shows in the music is when the composer tries to create spectacular solos and whatnot with a fake instrument as though it was a real one.
I mean, if all you are asking is some simple tonal patterns as a background, it can sound pretty good, but it's like if your gonna carve a statue, it's better to use something natural than plastic.
Anyway that's my opinion at the moment, but my opinions change with the wind and I'm curious about what yall think about it... whether such imitation instruments can be used well or whether they are just better off being left alone.
That said though, real instruments like that are outside my budget right now, and I do feel that, used correctly, they can work.
By "used correctly" I just mean keeping their use limited to simple tracks that don't take "center stage" so to speak.
I think when the fakiness really shows in the music is when the composer tries to create spectacular solos and whatnot with a fake instrument as though it was a real one.
I mean, if all you are asking is some simple tonal patterns as a background, it can sound pretty good, but it's like if your gonna carve a statue, it's better to use something natural than plastic.
Anyway that's my opinion at the moment, but my opinions change with the wind and I'm curious about what yall think about it... whether such imitation instruments can be used well or whether they are just better off being left alone.