vArranger Synth

[Bernie9]

I am using the SD2 now but wondered if I could get similar quality without the extra baggage of a separate module.
I tried to get my head around VST's, but don't know enough to set up hosts etc.

I use a Surface pro2 and installed vArranger Synth, but it does not show in the Midi Out window. Both windows show my interface and the right window show the Ketron modules.

[Dan]

Can you post your MIDI PORTS screenshot

[mrgentleman]

Hi Bernie !

I have used sondfont patches/instruments/Banks since late 80:s. And there are some good banks out there - I have created some sondfonts my self to - in the past and here is a good example how it may sound.
But you should of course use your Ketron SD 2, if possible - it is always more reliable in the live context. SoundFonts are usually cheap or free and some VST plugins for the format too - but I use Sample Lord and its unfortunately not free ! And if you use vArranger you can naturally use your own sondfonts to ! It's really that simple !

Cheers Michael

SoundFont Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9mxwz6iqy3euut4/soundfontproject1.mp3?dl=0

[Bernie9]

I just had to initiate it again during set up.  For the most part it seems to work, and would use it if I didn't have an SD2 and SD4.  I think it is worth bringing the module.

I like all of the choices now for right hand sounds.  How do I make a list of left hand sounds .

[Bernie9]

Thank you Michael

We posted at the same time.  It sounds good, especially if I played a sax that well.  As you say, my trusty SD2 is safer for gigs.

[Dan]

Wow that sax sound ! Very nice song & playing !

Bernie, to change left & right hand sound, click on the left & right track, close to the master volume slider

[Bernie9]

On my version, I found that to the right of "MY SOUNDS" is " Right" and toggles to " Right and Left", giving you 20 right or 10 each L+R.  I presume this what you mean.  Very nice.

I am wondering, also, whether to re-organize my "SONGS". In the beginning, I made a mistake and named each bank the title of my song, instead of a genre or style category.  This,of course, means that each bank has only one style. I don't know how many banks one can use, but it is getting a little awkward scrolling horizontally.

This was done before any English manual was available, and now see it is wrong.