mickomoo Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 How do you guys choose what instrument you want to lead your songs? Simple question, but I'm just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozovian Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I just pick almost anything that'll sound good with the rest of the instrumentation... so it takes some trial and error to find/make one that'll work in particular set of sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eilios Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Basically what Rozovian said. I went from a heavy, atmospheric, almost overbearing powerful lead to a vox lead to an autotuned cat purr in about 3 songs. Choosing a lead is a mix-match thing, trying to figure out what works and what doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion303 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I use whatever I have at hand until the composition is done, or mostly done, then try out different presets or VSTs until I narrow down something that sounds good, then tweak settings until I like it. I've also started with a blank patch and built up the elements I knew I wanted (i.e., waveform, ADSR settings, portamento, etc.), but frankly that way is for people less lazy than I am. It depends on how much work you want to put into it and whether you're happy with your final sound or need to shape it further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabeel Ansari Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I usually just pick something that fills whatever frequencies I'm missing (since I always start with the backing track). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dissidia Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 You can pick by: blend, contrast, genre, expression, and so much more. It's just usually a matter what fits in the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erineclipse Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I just look at the titles, and hopefully, based on the name of the preset it will give me an idea of what the sound will be. So I basically pick which names sound interesting, and go from there. Once I hear the sound, then I start to plan the song out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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