Jordan Rudess Snarling Pig Tutorial

jeremykeys · Post by **jeremykeys** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:17 pm

I haven't yet seen all of this but so far it looks great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1qElNR5 ... re=related

BasariStudios · Post by **BasariStudios** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:09 pm

Thanks man...just to bring it up again so someone can use it again.

Nightale · Post by **Nightale** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:40 pm

I did it a few weeks ago and tweaked it a little bit. I must say this sounds amazing and can't wait for other such in-depth tutorial. I love how the guy explains some functions so we know what it does.

If anyone wants the pcg, pm me, but I suggest you try it by yourself, you'll learn much !

MarPabl · Post by **MarPabl** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:43 pm

Yeah pretty nice in depth tutorial. Someone knows if the author is registered here?

KevinH · Post by **KevinH** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:55 pm

I went through the tutorial too and it is very well laid out. As Nightale said, he explains what everything does, rather than just going through the motions. I learned quite a bit from this and have a fantastic combi for a sound that I really wanted, but didn't know how to create. The guys in my band love it and we'll be using it in a future song, for sure.

jeremykeys · Post by **jeremykeys** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:37 pm

I have to agree. It's great to hear "why" things are done the way they are. So far I only have the progs. done but I'm thinking of using some LFO modulation at different speeds in them later on. The Snarling Pig sound is freaking awesome but I want to make it more my own. I'm also thinking about having a variation of the sound with feedback for a screaming lead sound.

jimknopf · Post by **jimknopf** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:05 pm

Would be cool anyway if s#one or some you could post their result(s) on korgpatches, as a starting point for others.
Any chance?

jeremykeys · Post by **jeremykeys** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:39 pm

it's difficult for me but I'm sure someone can put it up here. My computer is in another room.

jeremykeys · Post by **jeremykeys** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 12:17 am

Well, I've just finished making the Snarling Pig on my Kronos and I have to say it sounds fantastic.

I'm thinking about tweaking it now though. I always do that. I played with some delay effects but I found that all they did was mush up the sound so unless you are using echo for a special part I don't see it working. That's just my opinion though.

I am thinking about running each individual prog through s pitch shifter though. Or maybe having a few slightly detuned progs; perhaps 3 of each running through the effects that are already there. Just to fatten it up a bit more.

Also, maybe some distortion might be nice. Not too much though as it might thin the sound out too much.

KevinH · Post by **KevinH** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 6:48 am

jimknopf wrote:Would be cool anyway if s#one or some you could post their result(s) on korgpatches, as a starting point for others.
Any chance?

I just uploaded my version of the Snarling Pig to Korg Patches.
http://korgpatches.com/patches/kronos/snarling_pig

jimknopf · Post by **jimknopf** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:09 am

Thanks for uploading, Kevin!

laandodeman · Post by **laandodeman** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:32 am

I like the sound design of Jordan Rudess a lot..... but never understood the fascination with the snoring pig..... In all honesty, I think it's ugly. Just don't like it. Would like to know if there are some website explaining his more melodic leads!

QuiRobinez · Post by **QuiRobinez** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:40 am

laandodeman wrote:I like the sound design of Jordan Rudess a lot..... but never understood the fascination with the snoring pig..... In all honesty, I think it's ugly. Just don't like it. Would like to know if there are some website explaining his more melodic leads!

There is a webcast with Jordan Rudess where he answers questions of viewers. One of the questions was how he creates his leads. He gives some great tips about that subject and shows some examples.

The information he gave was enough for me to modify my existing jordan rudess leads (for personal use) and made them sound more authentic.

You can watch the stream here, it's a fantastic webcast in my opinion.
http://www.livestream.com/korgusa/video ... d66f4a7cab

laandodeman · Post by **laandodeman** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:58 am

Thanks man! I will have a look at it!

KevinH · Post by **KevinH** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 6:56 pm

laandodeman wrote:I like the sound design of Jordan Rudess a lot..... but never understood the fascination with the snoring pig..... In all honesty, I think it's ugly. Just don't like it.

I love it because it's dirty and aggressive. It's great for reinforcing a heavy guitar part. It also plays nice with brighter sounds, to add some contrast. Check out how Jordan uses it at 7:27 of this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23OR-m4PI_Q

I understand why some people wouldn't like the sound. It definitely has a harsh quality to it that wouldn't be appealing to all listeners. For those of us that do like it, the trick is finding the right spot to use it, so it fits the music.