creating realistic legato strings using sampled instruments

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In this episode, we share tips for creating realistic legato strings using sampled instruments. Presented by our guest lecturer Robert Davis.

CREATING REALISTIC LEGATO STRINGS

Here we are mainly focusing on four different techniques. Each technique may not make a big difference to the overall sound, but when combined, you will be surprised at how natural the sound is compared to the original.

  • Out-of-tune effect
  • Layering
  • Timing Adjustment
  • Adjusting note positions

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