Vibrato

[Trebor]

CDP-230R

 

Using keyboard for trombone and tuba parts in the school band. Hold a note and after a short time a vibrato starts. Can this be turned off? Nothing worse than 3 trombones and a tuba with vibrato.

Thanks in advance 

[Brad Saucier]

Unfortunately it is not possible.  Tones are not editable on the CDP series.  

[Trebor]

Thanks Brad, will have to look for another keyboard 😕

[Joe Muscara]

Or,. use it as a controller to play samples on a computer or iPad. There are a ton of choices out there.

[Trebor]

Hi Joe,

Non keyboardist here. Could you elaborate on how this is done and point me in the correct direction. Probably the iPad route would be better.

 

Thanks

[Joe Muscara]

The CDP-230R like many Casio keyboards supports "MIDI-over-USB" which means you can use a USB cable between the keyboard and the computer or iPad to play what are called "virtual instruments" on the computer or iPad (it can do things in the other direction as well but that's a topic for another time).

 

You can find a number of virtual instruments online or in app stores for the device, including pianos, organs, synths, drums, guitars, etc. and wind instruments you mention. Purchase and download the ones you want (many offer limited trials, such as not all notes work or they "take a break" every so often), and by connecting the USB cable, you should be able to play the instrument on the device via the keyboard.

 

The next trick is getting the output to your amplification system. If your device has a headphone jack, you can use that, but since most recent ones do not, you'll need an interface to connect audio cables as well as still allow you to connect the USB cable from the keyboard. The choices of interfaces are many, and depend on whether you're using an iPad or computer.

 

That should get you started. We can discuss this more and others might have some input, unless you find the topic not interesting and don't want to put any further effort into this method. OTOH, some of us live for this musical & tech geekery.

[Trebor]

Hi Joe,

 

Very interested as I can potentially use this in another application as well. If others are happy to offer suggestions, I am more than happy to take advice.

 

Thanks

[Trebor]

Joe and all,

 

I have looked at the app store but still not entirely sure as to what I am looking for. Could anyone point me directly to something with better quality woodwind and brass sounds suitable for Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra.

 

Thanks

[Trebor]

Hi Brad, 

 

I can see you have posted (email notification) but I am unable to see your latest post regarding which OS I am using. It would be iPad or MacBook. Don't have access to a windows box.

 

Thanks

[Brad Saucier]

Unfortunately I'm not very familiar with options available for Apple devices.  GarageBand is the only Apple software I'm familiar with.  That might be worth looking at.  I'm sure others will post their suggestions as well.  

[Joe Muscara]

There are many many options for sound libraries available out there. My best advice would be to search and look for both written and video reviews. The written reviews would have depth, while the videos should give you examples of sounds. Also, videos from the manufacturers of the sounds should have audio examples as well.

 

https://www.uvi.net might have something

https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/pop-brass-sample-libraries-buyers-guide This article is old (in internet/tech years) but I know a number of those companies are still around

https://www.westwoodinstruments.com/instruments/solobrassuntamed/ something I stumbled across in a search

https://www.syntheway.com/Aeternus_Brass.htm another one I found