Jeff Ream Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 I had heard on the cinecast it was explained the harmonica is technically a wind instrument and they had to do things to run it through the synth. I haven’t seen this anywhere so does anyone have the technical breakdown on how this actually worked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Aces Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 8 hours ago, Jeff Ream said: I had heard on the cinecast it was explained the harmonica is technically a wind instrument and they had to do things to run it through the synth. I haven’t seen this anywhere so does anyone have the technical breakdown on how this actually worked? Don’t have a lot of insight in how it works, but I did hear that too. Also was mentioned that it was done the same way that the cello in Troppers 2022 was done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVG_DC Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 This would be a cool social media "how it was done" thing for Troopers to get out as a recruitment com'on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sh0uldN0t Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Synth part makes sense to me because my impression was he wasn't actually playing. Not that it matters. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keystone3ply Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Jeff Ream said: I had heard on the cinecast it was explained the harmonica is technically a wind instrument and they had to do things to run it through the synth. I haven’t seen this anywhere so does anyone have the technical breakdown on how this actually worked? He was definitely playing the solo. The harmonica is probably on a wireless mic that triggers the synth thru "midi". (Several YouTube videos describing this process with a harmonica.) Same process that has been used for numerous other corps using snare drums, brass instruments, & the green bass drums used by BK this season for added effect. I'm sure the cello was the same set up. You can use the natural sound of the instrument plus layer other sound & effects on top of the natural sound. Edit: I think of the "Blues Travelers" guy. He plays his harmonica thru a mic that triggers special effects & maybe even a synth thru midi? Edited August 17, 2023 by keystone3ply cx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, keystone3ply said: He was definitely playing the solo. The harmonica is probably on a wireless mic that triggers the synth thru "midi". (Several YouTube videos describing this process with a harmonica.) Same process that has been used for numerous other corps using snare drums, brass instruments, & the green bass drums used by BK this season for added effect. I'm sure the cello was the same set up. You can use the natural sound of the instrument plus layer other sound & effects on top of the natural sound. He was wearing a microphone. Don’t know if that what was picking up the harmonica. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keystone3ply Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, IllianaLancerContra said: He was wearing a microphone. Don’t know if that what was picking up the harmonica. I'm pretty sure it was. He even "turned or bent the pitch" as only a harmonica player can do (not a keyboard pitch controller) on the very end of the solo. I guess he was saving that effect for finals? Or he he did it earlier, I didn't notice it till finals. It was so good live. Would be a great podcast for the Troop social media. Edited August 16, 2023 by keystone3ply cx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbandguy Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 4 hours ago, Sh0uldN0t said: Synth part makes sense to me because my impression was he wasn't actually playing. Not that it matters. Just saying. But it DOES matter...especially to the soloist who WAS actually playing. His artistry needs to be recognized and rewarded...as it was. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orwellian Wiress Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I still have my harmonica from elementary school and am now tempted to dig it out from the deepest recesses of my house just because I loved this show so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Holland Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) I play in a couple bands with harmonica players. Harmonica is a metal box built around a small batch of dual wooden reeds assembled via a main lug. Once the reeds fail the thing is a paperweight. They are all built around one key. So harmonica players often carry a case of 12. One for each key. Sometimes 13 for the chromatic harmonica but it’s got a lot of limits to it. so it’s a woodwind. That if air goes in one way it makes one sound, and air drawn in reverse make another. DCI rules I think count it like the cello or concertina. Gotta run it through the elex to be accepted as part of the ensemble. So put a Shure 520DX on it, and you’re good to go. Edited August 17, 2023 by C.Holland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.