Orchestral Library Toolbox

Chapter 1 : Basics

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  Introduction

  Welcome to the series! Your instructors give a short overview of what’s to come.

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  1.1.1 Technical Knowledge

  Learn the important basic requirements for computer hardware and software that are necessary to work with large orchestral libraries.

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  1.1.2 MIDI Hardware

  Learn about the MIDI hardware that’s used to control orchestral libraries.

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  1.1.3 Volume vs Expression

  Discover the differences between the volume of an instrument and its expression, and how it is implemented in a virtual orchestral library.

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  1.1.4 What are Release Samples?

  See why release samples are necessary to emulate the sound of a classic instrument perfectly.

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  1.1.5 KONTAKT Library Install & Authorize

  Watch how to install and authorize a orchestral library for the most common software sampler, Native Instruments KONTAKT.

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  1.1.6 Using Single Outputs with KONTAKT

  Learn how to setup single outputs for libraries when working with the KONTAKT sampler.

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  1.1.7 Creating a Hybrid Orchestra Template

  See a step-by-step guide for creating an up-to-date orchestral template and how it works.

Chapter 2 : A Virtual Orchestra in Your Computer

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  1.2.1 Instruments & Articulations

  Get a complete walkthrough of all the instruments of an orchestra. Also learn about character, articulation and the sound of strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion.

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  1.2.2 Panning Settings of Orchestral Instruments

  For beginners and experienced users. How to place orchestral instruments in the stereo field in consideration of its regular position.

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  1.2.3 Room Effect Settings for Orchestral Instruments

  For beginners and experienced users. How to place an orchestral instrument in 3D-space by using a reverb effect.

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  1.2.4 Single Instruments vs. Multi Instruments vs. Phrased Instruments

  What are the three types of common orchestral instrument libraries and how do they work.

Chapter 3 : Articulation Practices

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  2.1.1 Introduction

  Watch an overview about articulation in orchestral libraries and how they work.

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  2.1.2 Recording Keyswitches

  Discover how to record Keyswitches when using articulations in your music.

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  2.1.3 CineSymphony LITE Strings Intro

  Get an introduction to this wonderful orchestral library and how articulations are set up.

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  2.1.4 Recording with CineSymphony LITE

  Learn how to record Keyswitches by using a common classical theme from Mozart, “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik“.

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  2.1.5 Recording Strings with VSL

  The same example as in the last chapter, now using another library from well known manufacturer VSL.

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  2.1.6 Recording Woodwinds with VSL

  See how to work with articulations on VSL Library woodwind instruments such as piccolo flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and contrabassoon.

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  2.1.7 Samplemodeling Woodwind Instruments

  The same example as in the last chapter, now using specialized woodwinds instruments from Samplemodeling within the SWAM player.

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  2.1.8 Recording Brass with VSL

  Learn how to use articulations with the VSL Special Edition Library brass instruments, such as trumpet, trombone and horn.

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  2.1.9 Samplemodeling Brass Instruments

  The same example as in the last chapter, now using specialized woodwind instruments from Samplemodeling within KONTAKT player.

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  2.1.10 Percussion Instruments

  Learn more about the different percussion and orchestral drums and how to play them.

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  2.1.11 Practical Use of Percussion

  Here you’ll learn some practical uses for percussion by analyzing drum loops and transferring their rhythms to orchestral percussion instruments.

Chapter 4 : Understanding and Using Ostinati

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  2.2.1 Intro to Ostinati

  Learn what an ostinato is and how it’s used in modern classical music.

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  2.2.2 Basic Pattern

  Discover how to record a basic ostinati pattern by combining different strings.

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  2.2.3 Rhythm & Instrumentation

  Learn more about ostinati by using advanced rhythm and instrumentation techniques.

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  2.2.4 Structured Dynamics

  Discover another example of ostinato by building up a structured dynamic performance.

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  2.2.5 Strong Accentuations

  See how ostinati works when notes are accentuated.

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  2.2.6 Counter-Rotating Ostinati

  Learn about a more sophisticated technique for ostinato called the “counter-rotation”, and how to use it.

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  2.2.7 Time Changes with Ostinati

  Discover how Ostinati can also be enhanced with time-changes.

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  2.2.8 Ostinati with Harmonies

  Finally, learn how and why an ostinato can be built-up by using different harmonies.

Chapter 5 : Using Lyrical Patterns to Create Moods

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  2.3.1 Lyrical Introduction

  Discover how orchestral instruments are often used to create different moods.

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  2.3.2 The Four Basic Chord Types

  Learn about the four basic chord types, major, minor, augmented and diminished, which cover the full range of emotion.

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  2.3.3 Typical chord progressions

  Discover more about typical chord progressions that are often used within film scores and classical music.

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  2.3.4 Suspenseful Chord Progressions

  See how to create suspenseful feelings when composing music to provoke important emotional reactions.

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  2.3.5 Harmonic & Dynamic Progressions

  Learn more about chord progressions and how they can enhance your music.

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  2.3.6 Mood Changes

  See even more examples on how to change chords for creating specific moods.

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  2.3.7 Moods with Reduced Scales

  Discover how you can use only the notes of a scale to create impressive chords.

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  2.3.8 Moods with Instrument Combinations

  Learn how to combine different orchestral instruments to create different moods.

Chapter 6 : Compositions Examples

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  2.4.1 The Classic Epic Theme Pt. 1

  Learn how to create a complete, classic epic composition track by track.

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  2.4.2 The Classic Epic Theme Pt. 2

  Continue seeing how to create a complete, classic epic composition track by track.

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  2.4.3 The Elegiac Ending

  Discover how to create an elegiac ending composition track by track.

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  2.4.4 The Modern Action Theme

  See how to create a complete, modern action theme track by track.

Chapter 7 : Horn Section for Pop, Soul & Funk

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  2.5.1 Horn Section Introduction

  See how to use wind instruments in pop, soul and funk music and create a horn section.

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  2.5.2 Harmonic Analysis

  Start by analyzing the piece before writing the wind section parts.

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  2.5.3 The Horn Section

  See how to build up your horn section by using a virtual trumpet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, as well as a trombone.

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  2.5.4 The Flugelhorn

  Moving on, discover the effect a flugelhorn has when added to the section.

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  2.5.5 One More Time!

  See another example of how to emulate a wind section by using virtual instruments only.

Chapter 8 : String Section for Rock & Pop

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  2.6.1 String Section Introduction

  Discover how to use orchestral string instruments within rock and pop music compositions.

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  2.6.2 Legato Background

  Watch and learn how legato strings are used to create a classic mood within a rock music track.

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  2.6.3 Staccato & Legato

  See how by using staccato and legato strings alternately, you can vitalize your pop and rock music compositions.

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  2.6.4 Disco & House

  Discover how modern dance music can be elevated by using classic strings instruments.

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  2.6.5 Strings & Vocals

  Watch how orchestral strings are a must-have in a vocal ballad composition.

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  2.6.6 Transitions

  See how string runs are often used to connect song parts, and how to construct them in detail.

Chapter 9 : Additional Content

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  3.1 From MIDI Notes to Notation

  Discover how to turn your MIDI recordings into notation that musicians can read.

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  3.2 Mixing & Mastering Orchestral Music

  Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of mixing and mastering orchestral music.

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  3.3 Phrased Instruments

  See how a phrased instrument library works in detail, featuring the Sonokinetic Capriccio library.

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  3.4 Library Recommendations

  Finally, the authors give some useful tips and recommendations for using orchestral libraries.

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  Conclusion

  The authors say thank you and goodbye!