{"id":86,"date":"2023-02-28T19:38:38","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T19:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imitone.com\/blog\/?p=86"},"modified":"2023-09-13T23:50:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T23:50:52","slug":"imitone-tips-tricks-midi-presets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imitone.com\/blog\/index.php\/2023\/02\/28\/imitone-tips-tricks-midi-presets\/","title":{"rendered":"tips &#038; tricks: midi presets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Choosing the right midi instrument preset in imitone can help it to understand what you&#8217;re playing better, and thus make it easier to get the sound you want. They encompass a few general types of instruments, based on how they&#8217;re usually played and what sort of sounds they produce. This post will describe the different presets to help you choose the right one for your song.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/imitone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/midi-presets.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imitone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/midi-presets.png 396w, https:\/\/imitone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/midi-presets-300x295.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The midi settings available inside of imitone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggested Instruments: Instruments which are played by striking a key, string, etc.; e.g. piano, bells, mallets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Settings breakdown: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pitch following: Hold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vibrato: Off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trigger mode: Attack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When using Keys instruments, the most important trait tends to be Velocity&#8212;or the strength with which the instrument is struck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pluck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggested Instruments: Instruments which are played by plucking a string; e.g. acoustic guitar, bass, banjo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Settings breakdown: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pitch following: Legato<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vibrato: On<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trigger mode: Attack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like with stricken &#8220;keys&#8221; instruments, the crucial expression trait of plucked instruments is velocity, or how hard the string is plucked. Unlike stricken instruments, however, it is possible to control the vibrato of the note after it&#8217;s been plucked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Synth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggested Instruments: &#8220;Steady&#8221; instruments that are played by pressing keys, pushing buttons, or blowing\/buzzing; e.g. synth lead, organ, horns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Settings breakdown: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pitch following: Hold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vibrato: Off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trigger mode: Sustain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The synth preset&#8217;s name may be misleading; while it is good for typical steady synthesizer sounds, it is also suitable for a number of acoustic instruments. Instruments that play mainly by holding steady notes will respond well to the synth preset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Busy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggested Instruments: &#8220;Talkative&#8221; instruments, e.g. saxophone, electric guitar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Settings breakdown: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pitch following: Sweep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vibrato: Off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trigger mode: Sustain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The busy preset is a great one for improvisation, because it responds well to the natural wandering of the singing voice. Try it with a blues scale!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggested Instruments: Instruments which lilt and bend their notes, e.g. violin, cello, trombone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Settings breakdown: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pitch following: Portamento<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vibrato: On<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trigger mode: Sustain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like &#8220;synth&#8221;, the &#8220;strings&#8221; preset can be misleading, because it suits any instrument that bends and lilts with smooth connections between its notes. While this obviously encompasses bowed string instruments, this preset also suits many smoother synthesizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggested Instruments: Fluttery instruments that are played with breath, e.g. flutes, oboes, horns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Settings breakdown: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pitch following: Legato<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vibrato: On<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trigger mode: Sustain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The quintessential example of how to use this preset is in the fluttery, meandering notes of a flute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggested Instruments: Loose and flexible instruments, e.g. theremin, trombone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Settings breakdown: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pitch following: Pitch Bend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vibrato: Off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trigger mode: Sustain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bend is a good preset for instruments with extremely flexible pitches. Be sure your instrument supports midi pitch bend when using this one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noodle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggested Instruments: Sound effects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Settings breakdown: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pitch following: Exact Pitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vibrato: Off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trigger mode: Sustain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Noodle preset doesn&#8217;t really fit any instrument, because most of the time, exact pitch isn&#8217;t desirable for instruments&#8212;imitone&#8217;s pitch correction will help make them more musical by snapping them to the appropriate scale. This preset is recommended instead for sound design and experimental usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While imitone&#8217;s presets are useful suggestions of how you might use the other settings in imitone for a given instrument, ultimately, they are just suggestions. You might find that the best results are achieved by a combination of these different settings in a way that no preset truly encompasses! Experiment and play around with the options given to you to find something that suits your style just right.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right midi instrument preset in imitone can help it to understand what you&#8217;re playing better, and thus make it easier to get the sound you want. They encompass a few general types of instruments, based on how they&#8217;re usually played and what sort of sounds they produce. 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