![]() ![]() This actually seems to be a growing field in the industry where people are buying pre-made patches for specific songs. I think this is an important feature for keyboardists, though I do get concerned over how easy it is to share a commercial (paid for) sound. I'm not sure there is any video showing the same Unify patch being carried across multiple DAWs/computers. Maybe promoting patch sharing across Ableton Live, Mainstage, FL, Reaper, etc. I've actually been trying to figure out how to differentiate Unify from those others. Unify is capable of nearly all of what these do and offers a bunch more. There is already competition in this area with at least two sites selling Mainstage and Ableton Live Templates specifically for worship keyboardists. How do you help someone get over that leap of wanting to play everything like it's a piano? Any insight into training/teaching in this area will be helpful. When I do, they end up staying with piano as they don't understand how to play other sounds. I've been trying to figure out how to teach others how to use synth sounds. I often hear one piano the whole time and when I ask, find out no one knows how to use the keyboard. I want to help others learn how to use their equipment and take advantage of all the sounds they have available to them. This isn't 100% exactly what you are saying, but it's a similar question on how to get others "to the next level from wherever they are now." I'm right there with you in wanting to help the community and 100% will support and tell others about Unify. ![]() That sounds great I actually had written the following while I was writing the first post, but decided to remove it as the post was already too long. I have used some gated on/off sounds in the past, but the curves in PumpHouse make it way more flexible. I absolutely love PumpHouse and really need to work that into my sound editing and preparation. The next thing I really need to work on is integrating in PumpHouse for pulsing sounds. It worked out great and I've continued using Unify more and more ever since. It was simple but I always start out basic, practice with something first, and slowly add it to my set. In fact the very first time I used Unify I had a string/bell for my right hand and an arpeggiated rhythmic bass in my left. I'll sometimes play arps (we play to a click track so I use our tempo). It's a ton of fun and allows me to add an emotional picture with the sounds. Make things warmer or brighter, fade in extra sounds I then bring in/out. I also do some background, typically with pads but sometimes piano and I will do live changes during this as well. I do quite a bit of live manipulation while playing, but mostly program the mod wheel for what changes I need. Various pianos, organ, pads, synth stuff. We play between 4 or 5 songs and I have anywhere from 8 to 16 sounds. I do a bunch of layering, tweaking and lots of editing. I also use some Diva and the old Windows version of Alchemy. My main VSTs are Omnisphere (lots of PluginGuru in my sets) and the Native Instruments pianos. I need to convert my Instrument Racks to Unify but that is a big project I am scared to tackle. Then open Live later when I want to put a set together. I just open Unify standalone now and edit everything from there. That's what I have been using for several years but have now been using Unify as my starting point moving forward. I have really been focusing on the S61 because I like its interface and excellent integration with Ableton Live.Ībleton Live has a concept called Instrument Racks which is how you create layers. But once in a while I may bring in something else. I mainly use a Yamaha MOXF6 and the Native Instruments S61. And I use very light keyboards to help my back. Sometimes I will bring a 2nd keyboard if the set requires it. My current live setup consists of one keyboard and a Microsoft Surface Pro 3. I needed to take my sound to the next level and for me, that meant software. After lugging my equipment back and forth for many years, I finally moved from being strictly hardware and started using software synths five years ago. When I first started, the leader asked if I had a keyboard and wanted me to add synth sounds to the mix. I've been on my latest team for 9 years and is the first team I've really been able to use my synth background. Mostly as keys, but several years of just piano. I've been playing on worship teams for close to 30 years. I would love to hear how others use Unify and what your live setup is like. Been discussing playing live in worship services with Shane and now bringing it to the forum for more input/discussion. ![]()
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