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Making Your MIDI Strings Even More Realistic
As I said in my previous article Making a Convincing Melody with Sampled Orchestral Strings, one of the toughest things when making a MIDI mock-up is the...
George Strezov
22 Feb 2013
Music & Audio
A Guide to Producing an Epic Orchestral Track
Although I'm not a huge fan of epic productions, they are definitely the thing that producers/directors/game developers search for nowadays. Now, as a whole,...
George Strezov
28 Feb 2012
Music & Audio
Quick Tip: Epic Drum Sequencing with QL Stormdrum – Part 2
Getting the most out of drum samples is very important, because it can give “life” to your mixes, especially when we talk about epic cinematic music where...
George Strezov
14 Mar 2011
Music & Audio
Quick Tip: Epic Drum Sequencing with QL Stormdrum – Part 1
Probably most of you have played computer games or have watched movies, where the music is made with large percussion hits and really low ethnic drums. I...
George Strezov
31 Jan 2011
Music & Audio
Making a Convincing Melody with Sampled Orchestral Strings
When it comes to MIDI orchestration, the string section is probably the most difficult to emulate. That is because it, even though the strings are probably...
George Strezov
22 Dec 2010
Music & Audio
Quick Tip: How to Create Templates EastWest PLAY
When you have to work hard and fast on a project that has its deadline, templates are a valuable tool for the composer. You know what you have to do and you...
George Strezov
17 Sep 2010
Music & Audio
Quick Tip: How to Use DXF Patches in East West Quantum Leap Orchestra
Do you have high standards about achieving realism with orchestral sounds? DXF Patches in East West Quantum Leap Orchestra are controlled via the mod wheel...
George Strezov
6 Aug 2010
Music & Audio
Quick Tip: How to Create Orchestra Hits
When you listen to 80% of the dynamic and action-oriented orchestral music, you'll notice that when used appropriately, orchestral hits can bring tense...
George Strezov
21 Jul 2010
Music & Audio
Quick Tip: Create a Pad From Scratch in Cakewalk z3ta
One of my favourite composers is Cliff Martinez, an ex-drummer of Red Hot Chilli Peppers. He is working as a film composer right now, scoring most of Steven...
George Strezov
12 Jul 2010
Music & Audio
Quick Tip: 3 Useful FL Studio Tools
In my experience with music software I've come to the conclusion that FL Studio (despite being disapproved by most of the music producers) is an excellent...
George Strezov
2 Jul 2010
Music & Audio