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billv · Junior Jammer Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Posts: 19

Hey all!

I am starting to get a feel for JS, and am getting some results that I like. One thing I am unclear on however, is how to handle the end of a song. I'd like JS to do an ending fill, and then play just the downbeat of the final measure (nice big splash cymbal, maybe). Take a listen to end of this rough instrumental mix (sorry about the length). How do I keep JS from running on too long?

http://www.ambientarts.com/newsongs/myheartearlytestmix.mp3

Thanks!

Bill

Fingers · Jam Meister Joined: 09 Apr 2005 Posts: 83 Location: Spain

I can't speak for others, but I just use the arranger panel. Mute all the bars after the song finishes and change the last bar to an 'end fill'.

QuadJojo · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:28 am Post subject:

yes, what fingers says is also the only thing that comes to my mind..
but im at work right now so i havent been able to listen to your song yet
ill check it out when i get home
cya
jojo

billv · Junior Jammer Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Posts: 19

Yeah, I did mute the bars after the last bar, however, that last bar should only have one "hit" on the downbeat of beat 1. The last guitar chord happens then too.

Maybe I am using an incorrect end fill? they all (at least the ones I've tried) seem to play through the entire measure.

Bill

QuadJojo · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:35 am Post subject:

you can also try to "Mute Brain" (available since Beta X4-7) and do the hit manually with a midi track that uses JS as output

Doc · Moderator Joined: 26 Feb 2005 Posts: 663

AFAIK there´s no fill that uses only the downbeat 1 and then mutes.
I´d do it manually using the drum editor of your host.
Another possibility would be to compose a rhythm only with an accent on downbeat 1 and silence afterwards and use this rhythm as the final one.

BTW: Your song creates a nice mood.

billv · Junior Jammer Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Posts: 19

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll look into 'em and see what I can come up with.

Zauni: if you have any thoughts on options, I'd also appreciate it.

Thanks!!

Bill

Ralph [RZ] · Site Admin Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 13332

Hi Bill, first off I must say I like your song a lot. As Doc said, the track has a very nice mood to it! Would love to hear the final version if possible...

Concerning the ending: I may not fully understand the question but whenever you place an ending on a bar in the arranger (E symbol, not F), Jamstix will play the ending, then play a kick/crash on the downbeat of the next beat and then stop playing. Isn't that what you need? I listened to your MP3 and it sounded as if there was a 'Stop it cold' fill (not ending) at the end because I didn't hear the final kick/crash.
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Fingers · Jam Meister Joined: 09 Apr 2005 Posts: 83 Location: Spain

billv · Junior Jammer Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Posts: 19

Thanks for the kind words about the song. Hopefully, I will actually get it done!

As far as the ending goes, I am not at my main recording computer, so I will check tonight to see if I have it set to Ending instead of Fill.

In the meantime, here's a short little lunchtime ramble with the last bar of the JS arrangement set to be an ending (All Over). I think that it's playing on the downbeat, but I am having a little trouble telling for sure. It seems to go with the arrangement though.

http://www.ambientarts.com/newsongs/downdirty.mp3

Bill

Ralph [RZ] · Site Admin Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 13332

billv · Junior Jammer Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Posts: 19

chardin · Jam Meister Joined: 14 May 2005 Posts: 75

Bill,

Please share how you got Jamstix to get progressively busier. I really like how the tune opens with just simple off beat cymbal work and the occasional snare and kick.

billv · Junior Jammer Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Posts: 19

chardin · Jam Meister Joined: 14 May 2005 Posts: 75

Many thanks Bill. Jamstix justs gets better and better as I understand it more. The flexibility and power is almost too much to handle.