The Props posted a few new top 5 patch charts this past week and one of them features theatre sound designer Michael Rasbury. His picks included the fantastic Jazz Upright combi bass patch from the Reason Factory Soundbank, as well as the Concert Grand Piano patch. However, another of his picks was one I'd never heard before, his own creation - the Hurdy Gurdy Refill patch available on his own website for download:
I imagine this is the only Hurdy Gurdy instrument for Reason's NN-XT. This Hurdy Gurdy has three strings, instead of the usual 6 (two per unison note.) When played correctly, this is a very realistic hurdy gurdy instrument with aftertouch. This instrument is chromatic and is tuned to "D." Play and hold A2 and A3 with your left hand. This replicates the drone created by turning the Hurdy Gurdy's wheel. The instrument has a monophonic melodic string. Use your right hand to play Bb3 through D4. Each key relase triggers a random, wooden mechanical button release sound. Use aftertouch "percussion" movements to make the drone buzz in rhythm with the melody you play.
Very cool! Make sure to check out his music, created all with Reason, while downloading the refill.
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