Posts with tag composition

News | Apr 18, 2021 by Rounik Sethi

Tonsturm's new creative filter for sound designers, Spctrl EQ, allows you to sculpt and shape up to 4096 individual frequency bands in a unique and powerful way.

Review | Nov 15, 2019 by Hollin Jones

This one-stop shop for scoring movies, TV and games comes with a heavy focus on horror, action, sci-fi and blockbusters. Hollin Jones delved into its vast library of sounds.

News | Nov 06, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Odla is a keyboard for digital writing of music compatible with the main music composition softwares, accessible to blind users as well and with a design that makes it one of a kind.

Tutorial | Nov 04, 2019 by Jor van der Poel

Parametric composition involves working with data, MIDI and programming in an unconventional way. But the results can be unlike anything you've heard before. Here's how to get started...

News | Sep 20, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Get help writing melodies with the new Idea Box, and route the results to any instrument of your choice. Meet Captain Melody 3.0.

Tutorial | Sep 20, 2019 by Olajide Paris

These composers have all played a pivotal role in defining the sound of cinema. How many of them do you know?

Tutorial | Aug 15, 2019 by Hollin Jones

See and hear how to layer and arrange orchestral instruments to create epic buildups and swells that are perfect for creating an emotional response. This video shows you how.

News | Mar 20, 2019 by Hollin Jones

The Woodwind, Fragile String and Angular String Evolutions libraries are on sale for a limited time and available as a bundle for a discount. Here's what you need to know.

Editorial | Dec 28, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Kontakt-based instruments just keep getting better, and 2018 saw some of the most ambitious and great-sounding releases ever. Here are the boldest and best Kontakt instruments of the year.

News | Nov 21, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Save a bundle on this Kontakt-based scoring instrument for November only - 350 kits, slicing, randomization and more. Here's how to get it.

News | Nov 09, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Submit your 30-second soundtrack to ADAM for the chance to win custom A8X monitors, SP-5 headphones and T5V monitors.

News | Oct 22, 2018 by Hollin Jones

This collection of classic synth string instruments and patches is surprisingly affordable and taken from the tools used on top Hollywood TV and film scores.

Review | Sep 03, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Arpology Cinematic Dimensions has 4 times the power of its predecessor, but that's just the start of the story. Hollin Jones gets creative with this 23GB sound design monster...

Review | Aug 30, 2018 by Hollin Jones

DRONAR Master Edition from Gothic Instruments combines 8 products into one mega soundtrack composer's dream bundle. Hollin Jones gets busy with this 50GB library.

News | Aug 08, 2018 by Hollin Jones

From understanding themes, variations and the unique demands of the game audio world to the relationship between composer and developer, this invaluable guide explains how music for games works.