This one was the very first orchestral instrument plugin I ever figured out how to use as a music student. It is an old orchestral synthesizer with surprisingly usable sounds. It used to cost money but was later made completely free to use. It’s been discontinued for years now, and the only way to get your hands on it these …
Part 1 Intro & Basics Continued 2. Woodwinds: Of all the instrument families of the orchestra, the woodwinds have consistently proven the most difficult to define. The term “woodwind” can be a misleading one, as the various instruments are made of assorted materials including silver, brass, plastic and wood. Suffice to say that every instrument we now classify as woodwind …
Part 1: Intro & Basics 1. Preamble: Writing for the virtual orchestra is an art that has come a long way in the last two decades or so. With the advances in computer hardware, sequencing software, MIDI and instrument sampling, it’s now easier than ever to create astonishingly professional sounding orchestral music using readily-available tools, even for the beginner. Although …