Learning paths · Beginner to intermediate
The orchestra for composers
Meet every section of the orchestra, learn what each instrument can really do, then make your sampled orchestra sound like real players.
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Stage 1
Meet the orchestra
- 1 The Best List of Orchestral Instruments 3 min
- 2 The String Family 6 min
- 3 Violin Range: What Can It Really Do? 4 min
- 4 The Brass Family 9 min
- 5 The Woodwind Family 11 min
- 6 The Percussion Family 7 min
- 7 The Keyboard Family 9 min
Stage 2
Write for it with samples
- 8 What Is Articulation In Music? 4 min
- 9 How to Create an Orchestral Template 5 min
- 10 41 Best Free String VST Plugins That Actually Sound Good 9 min
- 11 13 Ways To Make Your Orchestra Sound Real 14 min
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Stage 3
The real thing
- 12 Recording an Orchestra at Abbey Road - Lessons learnt 7 min
- 13 Orchestral Mixing & Mastering with Joël Dollié Episode
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