
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!
Product Overview
Presented by Achim Brochhausen and Holger Steinbrink from German based tutorial company audio-workshop, together they've created the definitive guide for “getting going” with orchestral libraries and creating orchestral compositions in your DAW. Groove3 is proud to be the exclusive distributor of the English version of this massive, in-depth video tutorial collection!
Featuring over 11 hours of detailed tutorial videos, you’ll learn all about the practical use and application of virtual orchestral instruments, as well as the use of keyswitches, advanced arrangements with ostinati, lyrical patterns and much, much more. There's also downloadable PDFs showing the notation examples from the videos.
The Orchestral Library Toolbox is perfect for anyone, at any level of experience, who wants to learn more about using orchestral libraries in their own productions, including diverse musical settings such as music production, film and TV composition, and even video games!
Achim Brochhausen is a professionally trained musician (piano and violin), music producer and composer. His area of expertise is the realization of orchestral music within the computer, and also works as a music teacher, live musician and author, as well as a producer for many well known artists.
Holger Steinbrink has many years experience as a certified instructor, and is also a media producer, sound designer and music technology writer. Holger has been producing music with computers since the 1980’s.
See the individual tutorial descriptions below for more info. If you’ve ever wanted to get into composing orchestral arrangements on your computer, or learn more about it, watch “Orchestral Library Toolbox” today!
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Reviews
Submitted 2 months ago
Astoundingly informative course
This course is one of the best I have ever seen. Even by Groove 3 standards. Period. So well put together and presented. It is a mammoth 11 hours in length, which I guess may be a bit off putting for some, but it's truly an astonishingly in depth course on it's subject matter. An astoundingly informative course.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 months ago
Really Good!!!
I am really pleased with this course. The best guide to orchestration that I've found, Definitely recommended!
I am a: Hobbyist, FL Studio, Studio One
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 5 months ago
Great!
This is the most complete guide to computer orchestration I've found. It covers all the main topics and there is nothing superfluous. An excellent starting point to learning computer orchestration.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 6 months ago
This taught me more about orchestration than anything else I’ve looked at.
Truly good explanations of various aspect of orchestration and design. Thank you
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
This is the perfect guide to orchestral music and use of orchestral libraries
I am very pleased with the content of this course. I highly recommend it.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
No words can describe this tutorial - Simply Outstanding !!
If you need an all-in-one tutorial that explains how to deal with sample libraries and virtual instruments in real depth, this tutorial is definitely for you. Beginner or expert, it doesn't really matter, this tutorial is going to take you by hand from scratch without any prior VST knowledge. With over 11 hours of extensive information, you're going to learn every single detail. Although I am not finished with this mammoth course yet, I am so satisfied with my half journey. Bravo to both instructors !!!!
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Absolutely Brilliant
I am really learning a lot Im really happy the course is absolutely brilliant
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Great Tutorial for getting into Orchestration
Very thorough and helpful.
I am a: Professional, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Good title, accurate description
Very good, lots of useful real world info! - A note to Groove3, your player app on iPhone needs work - always wants to start at the beginning of the chapter, a bit awkward to navigate on computer browser it is better
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Very Educational!
Very well explained. I am looking forward to applying all the principles in my compositions.
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 2 months ago
Astoundingly informative course
This course is one of the best I have ever seen. Even by Groove 3 standards. Period. So well put together and presented. It is a mammoth 11 hours in length, which I guess may be a bit off putting for some, but it's truly an astonishingly in depth course on it's subject matter. An astoundingly informative course.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Logic Pro
Submitted 4 months ago
Really Good!!!
I am really pleased with this course. The best guide to orchestration that I've found, Definitely recommended!
I am a: Hobbyist, FL Studio, Studio One
Submitted 5 months ago
Great!
This is the most complete guide to computer orchestration I've found. It covers all the main topics and there is nothing superfluous. An excellent starting point to learning computer orchestration.
Submitted 6 months ago
This taught me more about orchestration than anything else I’ve looked at.
Truly good explanations of various aspect of orchestration and design. Thank you
Submitted 1 year ago
This is the perfect guide to orchestral music and use of orchestral libraries
I am very pleased with the content of this course. I highly recommend it.
Submitted 1 year ago
No words can describe this tutorial - Simply Outstanding !!
If you need an all-in-one tutorial that explains how to deal with sample libraries and virtual instruments in real depth, this tutorial is definitely for you. Beginner or expert, it doesn't really matter, this tutorial is going to take you by hand from scratch without any prior VST knowledge. With over 11 hours of extensive information, you're going to learn every single detail. Although I am not finished with this mammoth course yet, I am so satisfied with my half journey. Bravo to both instructors !!!!
Submitted 1 year ago
Absolutely Brilliant
I am really learning a lot Im really happy the course is absolutely brilliant
Submitted 2 years ago
Great Tutorial for getting into Orchestration
Very thorough and helpful.
I am a: Professional, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Cubase
Submitted 2 years ago
Good title, accurate description
Very good, lots of useful real world info! - A note to Groove3, your player app on iPhone needs work - always wants to start at the beginning of the chapter, a bit awkward to navigate on computer browser it is better
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Logic Pro
Submitted 2 years ago
Very Educational!
Very well explained. I am looking forward to applying all the principles in my compositions.
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Cubase