Software amplification for choir practice files

[Tim Mariott]

David

Thank you for your rapid advice. As you surmise, most of my choir do use just the basic Windows built-in synth.
I had thought of increasing the note velocity: I do normalise it to a medium level to give me the scope to emphasise certain areas of the score but I guess I could try to increase wherever possible. My main issue there is that by now I have over 600 Notation files but I could focus just on those in current use.

Thanks again
Tim

[herbert]

Hi Tim

You cannot make up for limitations of a computer’s audio by changing the midi file or .wav file. The maximum you can have is 0dB. Attempting to go beyond that point will only give you distorted sound. Depending on the content, the max level may be less than 0dB for distortion-free operation. If you use GM midi, you can use velocity and channel volume to change the volume level of an instrument. To make sure that you have not gone into distortion, aim at a maximum level of -3dB. You can measure and adjust the wav file with an audio editor. I am using GoldWave. There are many free audio editors available on the internet. If your signal level is too high, you must record your music again at a lower level. Once you have optimised your .wav file for level, that is it. The only way to increase your volume is to use an external amplifier.

Best Wishes,

Herbert

[Tim Mariott]

Herbert

Thank you for your helpful reply. I had suspected as much but was just trying to avoid editing 600 Notation files to increase their volume!

Tim

[dj]

600 pieces?

You people have one heck of a repertoire!

I just have the one tune that keeps running through my head.

David

[Tim Mariott]

Oh the repetoire is only about 100 pieces, but as I produce emphasised files for each SATB voice that means a minimum of 5 versions of each piece and then some arrangements have two Soprano lines, or two Bass lines, etc, so it quickly mounts up.

And then I have to spin off a MIDI file of each for those unwilling to install Notation Player and create an MP3 file of each using Synthfont to burn CDs for those who don't use computers or want versions to sing along to in their cars.

A macro language for Notation would be really neat so I could create an SATB score and then just run a script to create the emphasised files and the MIDI files. Ah well, back to musical grindstone.

Tim

[Sherry C]

Hi friends,


I'm adding the information to all SynthFont related posts that with the Notation Software Synth, as well as the advanced audio capabilities of version 5 and going forward, there is no need to use SynthFont with our software as our synth is actually more flexible and handles more than SynthFont does.


ttfn,
Sherry