In this video tutorial series, studio master William Sprawls focuses on ways to craft real sounding string parts and arrangements using the various virtual string instruments available today!
Will starts out with the basics of string libraries vs a real orchestra so you know what to expect. He then covers using articulations, advanced bowing techniques, incorporating expression & volume swells into parts, using arpeggiators to create cool phrases, panning and effects, solo string parts, using Legato and much more!
See the individual tutorial descriptions below for more info. If you’re looking to create authentic sounding string parts using MIDI virtual instruments, get ready to string ’em up… Watch “Creating Realistic MIDI Strings” today!
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Reviews
Submitted 3 months ago
Good and useful
Short but rich - great little tutorial full of excellent tips
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Sound for Film/TV, Pro Tools
Submitted 1 year ago
great course
as i have many string libraries ,this course has given me more insight in haw to stack and program string samples
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Sound Designer, FL Studio
Submitted 1 year ago
Helpful, especially if using Kontact String Ensemble.
I benefitted from the guidance to resist playing string ensemble patches, but rather to record separate instruments to separate tracks, even using additional tracks for different articulations. The Expressions part was particularly helpful. Also, the introduction to "Native Instruments' Action Strings." Wow. Explanations of Divisi and why to use 3rd party reverb (vs. built-in) were good. Many particular features related directly to specific software he was using (especially the remarkable "String Ensemble" by NI for Kontact). However, other string libraries don't necessarily have those features. (It doubled as a good ad for this and other software products).
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Audio Engineer, Sound for Film/TV, Studio One, Samplitude
Submitted 1 year ago
very nice
AAA
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Ableton Live, Cakewalk Sonar, Reason
Submitted 1 year ago
Concise Basic Techniques Overview
Informative tutorial, especially for beginning to intermediate level musicians. The instructor speaks a little rushed and the arrangements were not engaging or interesting enough to clearly demonstrate the techniques.
I am a: Producer, Professional, Audio Engineer, Musician
Submitted 1 year ago
Basic Info on String Writing
Basic info on the different articulations and how to use them in a simple arrangement. I was hoping for more advanced info on writing midi parts to more closely simulate orchestral sounds.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician
Submitted 1 year ago
Realistic Midi strings
This video series gives interesting info on string parts via Midi libraries. However the audio levels need to be remixed with the subtleties of the string parts themselves mixed louder over non-string parts. The tutor appears to be a string player himself or a long seasoned string arranger and the info he imparts comes from someone who knows the idiom well.
I am a: Professional, Musician
Submitted 1 year ago
Good tips and tricks
This is a good tips and tricks video rather than a basic or fundamental overview of MIDi strings. Strange choice of Syudio One DAW but it wasn't as off putting as I expected. Worth a watch.
I am a: Producer, Professional, Musician, Sound Designer
Submitted 1 year ago
Great overall
Excellent instructor with well detailed lessons. Very practical information that you can apply immediately. Looking forward to more from this instructor.
I am a: Audio Engineer, Musician, Hobbyist
Submitted 1 year ago
Crammed with great tips
I've watched loads of video tutorials and this is the best one I've seen. It's crammed with great tips and it's not too long. This guy is a great teacher and I'm going to check out his Rapture Pro tutorial next. I hope they get him to do more. You can learn a great deal about how to make good arrangements in an hour. Really accessible to anyone. Great musical examples.
I am a: Semi-Pro
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I have been playing music for 35 years since I was 6 years old. I play Piano, Synth, Guitar, and program Drums.
2. What training have you had?
I have attended training workshops for the last 15 years at the music stores I worked for, as well as several offsite training centers in LA for major recording companies such as JBL, Focusrite, Apogee, and Roland.
3. When did you get into recording?
I got my first 4 track recorder at the age of 14 and have been very interested since then! (25 years ago)
4. People you have worked with/for?
I have worked with several artists including The Hawthorne Effect, The Morning Stares, Giovanni James, and worked on musical projects for Microjams, WGN and the Chicago Blackhawks, Nike, Harpo Productions and Warner Chappell Productions.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Since I was a young kid, I always liked to take things apart and figure out what made them tick so to speak. I like to do the same with software and really learn how to get the most out of it. I also really enjoy being able to use my musical abilities to help inspire those who are just starting their musical journey, as I have really enjoyed mine so far.
Products by William
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tutorial videoAcou6tics Explained
Vir2 Instruments has a winner with their highly reviewed and popular Acou6tics virtual acoustic guitar instrument. Synth and sampler guru Will Sprawls shows you how to get the most out of this amazing software!
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tutorial videoCreating Realistic MIDI Horns
William Sprawls shows you how to create realistic sounding horn performances and parts from today’s software instruments. See how by adding small tweaks to the different MIDI continuous controller options, you can produce convincing sounding horn solos and section arrangements that will impress!
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tutorial videoCreating Realistic MIDI Strings
In this video tutorial series, studio master William Sprawls focuses on ways to craft real sounding string parts and arrangements using the various virtual string instruments available today!
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tutorial videoIris 2 Explained
iZotope's Iris 2 sample-based synthesizer offers a dizzying level of flexibility and potential, and virtual instrument expert William Sprawls shows you how to tame this beast!
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tutorial videoRapture Pro Explained
Cakewalk’s hybrid oscillator and sample based software instrument Rapture Pro is taking the computer music world by storm, and Will Sprawls shows you how to sail through it with ten video tutorials cover every aspect of this exceptionally flexible virtual instrument.
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