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Assigning the correct sound for a bodhran

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:09 pm
by LJS
Finale 2012. Windows.

I have selected a bodhran for a current arrangement. However Score Manager does not seem to have an appropriate sound to assign to it. Can you help?

Re: Assigning the correct sound for a bodhran

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:43 pm
by miker
There are a lot of instruments listed that don't have sounds in the standard Finale offerings. Sorry.

Re: Assigning the correct sound for a bodhran

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:55 am
by murphybridget
Absolutely! While there might not be an exact match, try layering ethnic drums or percussion sounds for a bodhran-like feel. Experiment and enjoy the creative process!

Re: Assigning the correct sound for a bodhran

Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:57 pm
by Djard
For playback, I export my tracks to Audacity, wherein I have more control of the sound (compression, formant change, graphic EQ, synth effects, pitch control etc.), after which I mix down the project. In Audacity, I sometimes replace a Finale instrument with a superior one, like replacing the standard drum kit with one created in Hydrogen (also freeware). If I want the one I created in Hydrogen to play in Finale, I simply import it as an audio track (visible in Studio view) and mute Finale's drum set in the mixer or Score Manager. Yet another option is to install a VST plug-in with the custom instrument.