Posts with tag orchestra

News | Aug 29, 2019 by Hollin Jones

With 99 players, 55 different instruments and 418 techniques, Spitfire Audio's latest orchestral instrument captures the BBC Symphony Orchestra at its finest. Here's what you need to 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.

Review | Jul 08, 2019 by Jay Asher

This 55GB, 24-bit Kontakt library contains some of the best strings and articulations in the business, as Jay Asher discovered when he turned to it for his scoring needs.

News | May 25, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Ultra-realistic, dynamic polyrhythmic scores with ultimate control can be yours with this new collection from Spitfire Audio, available at a discount for a limited time.

Tutorial | Mar 26, 2019 by Hollin Jones

The design, evolution and range of the clarinet make it a fascinating instrument to play and score with. Here, Thomas Goss shows you exactly why that is the case.

Review | Mar 16, 2019 by Jay Asher

This new software player for VSL libraries represents an improvement over its predecessor in every way. Jay Asher took it for a test drive.

News | Mar 06, 2019 by Hollin Jones

The flute's unique design makes it incredibly expressive even for a woodwind instrument. In this short video, Thomas Goss explains why, and how you can turn it to your advantage.

Tutorial | Mar 02, 2019 by Jay Asher

What's the secret to making great-sounding orchestral parts? As Jay Asher explains, it's all in the sauce. Read on to find out the recipe...

Review | Jan 22, 2019 by Jay Asher

This sampled brass instrument runs in the free Kontakt Player and brings the sound and feel of a lush horn section to your tracks. Jay Asher put it to the test.

Review | Jan 12, 2019 by Jay Asher

A solid set of orchestral instruments and articulations for use in your productions, all for under $150? Jay Asher wonders if it can be true...

Tutorial | Jul 27, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Recording a full blown orchestra is definitely not a one-person task. Olajide Paris reveals the list of roles that will need to be filled on anything from a smaller to a heavy cinematic session.

Tutorial | Jun 25, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Understanding glissando and portamento will help your string orchestrations to stand out, whether you're recording live strings or using MIDI to program articulations. Here's how.

News | May 27, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

The rise of mechanical robot orchestras is just beginning. Think of this as a fusion between MIDI controlled robot operators, real acoustic instruments, and a laptop running Ableton Live.

Review | May 09, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

The latest expansion for Heavyocity's NOVO sample-based instrument is a sound designer's dream. Matt Vanacoro explored NOVO Rhythmic Textures.

Tutorial | Feb 16, 2018 by Hollin Jones

If you have ever wondered how to make your orchestral MIDI parts sound more believable, how to work faster and get better results, you'll want to watch these two short videos.