I wanted to create a cue that had both percussive “heft” as well as an off-kilter feel. So I went to an odd meter (7/4) and toyed with several types of “split” of the bar, with the 4+3 split emerging as the base. Various textures move through to keep the novelty of the odd meter [...]
This cue is about turning a dulcimer instrument into something more other-worldly. I was playing with the Yamaha REV-X Reverb that comes built into the MR816CSX interface, which I’m still taking through its paces. I really like the ability to not only use the reverb for standard “room” emulation, but also as a transformational effect. [...]
This cue is the result of a range of sonic experiments with a variety of synthesizers that I have in the arsenal.
This little cue was tremendous fun to put together. The idea was to take an energetic rhythm section and put it with some Americana-influenced lead and rhythm elements that span the beat and the bar. The final result was an “All aboard!” train-has-left-the-station vibe with broad interweaving leads moving in and around the rhythmic hubbub.
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