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[xmlguy]

Some of us don't reveal everything we play, or who we play for, because it gives us more freedom to express ourselves here. So whatever impression you may have, you only see what I want you to see, nothing more. I've played brass since I was 10 years old, including concert and marching bands in University, so let's just say I have more than a casual interest in brass physical models than merely producing or listening to other people's work. I've also been doing synths since I soldered together my first PAiA module in the 70s, having been inspired by Tomita. Oh, and I perform for people too, more than I listen to recorded music.

[ozy]

[xmlguy]

I think you misunderstood my message. I wasn't sneering at having breath control. iPod Touch 4G + Wivi Band is physical model brass with breath control. I was comparing that to a new expensive workstation without a physical brass model (of some kind) and no breath control.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn_uBjKTnkQ

So, I think you ended up spitting into a head wind.

Just be clear, I am FOR breath control and FOR physical brass models and not against them. I am FOR anything that give better realism, particularly natural articulations of any kind.

I'm against spit valves, valve lubrication, metal polish, and that nasty green stuff that grows inside of brass. (we need an emoticon for yuck.)

[ozy]

[xmlguy]

Uh, I thhhhhhink I agree with you Ozzy.

With Wivi Band, the screen acts like the valves. Blowing into the mic is what gives the breath expresssion, along with the physical model. So using Wivi Band without breath, is less expressive than a velocity key with aftertouch. With breath, it's more expressive. And as SpIdErWeB mentioned, the full versions of Wallander Instruments are far more powerful and expressive.

Now, I can add a BC3 breath controller to any synth with the Midi Solutions midi controller, but if the brass model doesn't respond realistically to the full range of expression possible with breath control, then, the effort would be pointless. I'm not counting out the KRONOS until I try it. I like getting lots of good brass.

Regarding Jordan's facial hair, I bet his wife's opinion will matter more than yours or mine. He plays keys a hell of a lot better than I do, so I have nothing but respect for the guy, so he could look like Darth Maul for all I care. He could do this, and it wouldn't phase me one bit:

[danatkorg]

[SpIdErWeB]

From what I remember, it does "simulate modeling" proprieties but that's additive synthesis...

And again, iOS WIVI is far away from the full VST version.
(it's funny for iPhone and so on... But that's it!)

Phil

[xmlguy]

[EvilDragon]