In this thread anybody can ask questions about creating MIDI tracks in a DAW.
I guess this is a @howard thread, but maybe we have also other music production experts here?
I’ll start - my first question:
How can I create a slide between two notes using a MIDI editor? So basically the same effect as if I would slide on my bass guitar?
@howard? Bueller? Anyone?
Turn on portamento in the synth patch.
If it is just a single note you want to glide you can do so via DAW automation there with portamento, or automating pitch CC (the same way the pitch wheel works) for bend effects.
You can also do glissandos of discrete notes of course. That’s how pianos work for this.
Thanks! I’ll try that today.
I don’t have any questions, but I just want to say the name of this thread is awesome. Veni, MIDI, vici!
Here you go.
So, just add automation to turn portamento on and off.
Great idea for a new thread!
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I give up. As far as I know, “cc” in Italian is pronounced like the “ch” in “chicken” and “ch” is pronounced like the “k” in “cookie”. How the heck does one pronounce this guy’s name? Any Italian speakers here?
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Nope, it would be pronounced ‘Checketti’ 
@Krescht already got the right pronounciation.
“cc” (or “c” alone) are still undecided until you look at the vowel coming after them. If it is “a”, “o” or “u”, it stays hard (i.e., “ck”). If it is a “e” or “i” it turns soft (as in “cherish”).
So, inserting an “i” makes it soft no matter what; and inserting an “h” makes it hard no matter what.
The same is true for “g”. Thus “spaghetti” (would be soft, but is hard here); Lamborghini (again, hard). And so on…
I love how this thread derails already after one proper answer!
It’s BassBuzz galore <3 <3 <3
Sorry!
@Krescht and @joergkutter Thanks! It’s exactly the same in French for “g”. Hard after “a”, “o” and “u”; soft after “e” and “i”. I learned this when I was trying to pronounce the name of a restaurant that opened around the corner: Gueuleton. The first “u” isn’t pronounced. It’s there to make the “G” hard.
No worries - I encourage this!
As long as we always get back on track and/or posts are funny, I’m happy.
So, somebody told you “U makes the G hard”? That sounds NSFW 
I want to repeat a sample that is triggered by a sampler instrument (Waves CR8) over about 8-12 bars, maybe more.
Should I do this with an effect or just repeat the midi triggers for that sample?
I let Perplexity explain (not so) “similar” effects:
That means: either I use a delay or just repeat the notes?
I tend to repeat the MIDI notes, but I remember a discussion I had with a music producer (when I worked on a movie about 30 years ago, so maybe he used an “old” approach?) and he used effects for that…
I use delay - specifically a plugin modeling a Lexicon PCM-42 - for short/machine-gun style repeats and just repeat the midi trigger for ones with longer gaps.
I would repeat the MIDI trigger. It’s more precise and gives you more control.
What @howard said in more detail.
I love this thing:
this is the plugin I use:
Cool! Could you advise on a delay plugin that’s free or very low cost?
I will try both approaches. I already implemented the repeated MIDI triggers, but it sounds lifeless to my ears.
I’m looking for a feel like in this track:
I have been Waves-free for years, but I recall you mentioning a Waves plugin that you use, so if you’re already dealing with the Waves Shell and the bend-me-over WUP (Waves Update Plan), check out their H-Delay. It’s currently (always?) on sale for $30. It covers a lot of the same ground as the PCM 42/PSP 42 at 20% of the price. Another option is the Valhalla Delay ($50).
Kilohearts Delay is fine for free. For a more full featured one (and a very good one) I would recommend d16 Repeater.
That song is using both techniques
