The Gary Dahl–The Legacy Continues (GDTLC) organization curates the large collection of Gary Dahl’s accordion arrangements. After Gary’s passing, GDTLC was founded by accordionist Tris Gour (picture right) and engraver Dennis O’Toole, with the support of the Dahl family. Not simply an archive of arrangements, GDTLC has expanded and modernized its offerings and services. GDTLC will soon be releasing its latest product, Digital Essentials, developed by Tris Gour.
GDTLC’s Digital Essentials is a foundation collection of sound programming for digital accordionists. This initial product is for the Roland FR-8X and the Bugari Evo. The Digital Essentials collection includes both accordion Sets and User Programs. There are two refined accordion Sets that deliver distinct and rich sounds based on a sampled 2013 Borsini SuperStar IV with musette tuning. These unique sounds are not available elsewhere. The first Set is a faithful, “as sampled” (stock) Set with a digitally added third middle reed and two levels of tone chamber. It includes both dry and wet settings. The second Set is a similar instrument, but with digitally adjusted tuning for a noticeably milder musette. These sounds were created with a careful and exacting process of sampling and sound programming to reproduce the timber and characteristics of the Borsini SuperStar. These Borsini Sets are a great addition to the instrument sounds already available.
GDTLC’s Digital Essentials includes 112 User Programs built on top of the Borsini Sets and carefully layered with orchestral sounds in both treble and bass. Each combination is carefully crafted for an effective musical impact, and has been acoustically adjusted and balanced for best results. This collection provides rich and professional sounds, suited to a wide range of musical styles and interests.
The User Programs are grouped into 8 User Program Banks for fast and convenient installation. They are also available as individual User Programs for installation wherever you’d like.
GDTLC’s Digital Essentials collection will be available beginning August 1, 2020 and can be ordered on GDTLC’s website at AccordionMusicAndLessons.com at that time.
