🤫 "DYNAMICS" Secrets Pros don't Share for REALISTIC Sounding Virtual Instruments (MIDI)

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  • Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
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    In this video, I go over how to create realistic-sounding orchestral instruments using just MIDI. I cover automation of dynamics, expression, modulation, breath control (for vibrato) for chordal pads, long notes, legatos, note repetition, and so much more...
    The samples used in this video are from Spitfire and Cinesamples, and I use Cubase as my DAW.
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    Check out our Free 1-Hour Training "My 5 Tips to Composing, Producing, and Mixing Great Sounding Orchestral Music: imacomposer.com/iac-freetrain...
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  • @composingtips
    @composingtips 2 роки тому +91

    Just want to stop by and recognize how much of a gold mine this video is. I keep referring people to it.

    • @CinematicComposing
      @CinematicComposing  2 роки тому +7

      Thanks Nico! You're awesome! ❤️🙏

    • @Maplefoxx-vl2ew
      @Maplefoxx-vl2ew 2 місяці тому

      @@CinematicComposing What if i told you we can do this all with one slider and have them all react in a different manner.. check out GrumpyMonkey plugins.. i'm using Niente and AutoVibrato to do just what I have said in this comments. it's amazing.. I am using the progressive vibrato setting in Auto Vibrato and i use Niente to control the Expression CC. These plugins have changed my life.. their plugin Roll control and Xfade are both really awesome as well. Highly recommend everyone look at these.

    • @soltr_soundeffects
      @soltr_soundeffects 24 дні тому

      Fr

  • @evankeene5796
    @evankeene5796 2 роки тому +21

    There is 0 wasted time in this video. No fluff,no "whats up guys, this is blah blah, today were gonna blah blah". Instantly subscribed.

  • @tlebihan
    @tlebihan 2 роки тому +15

    To my knowledge, this is by far, the most detailed usage of automation to render strings more realistic. A tons of video just suggest use "automation" but no precise context or examples are presented. Well done!!!

  • @paulomtts
    @paulomtts 2 роки тому +20

    Thanks Marc. As many have said, this is precisely what so many videos lack: a clear explanation of what, how and why. These are complicated tools, and content creators often forget that beginners don’t even know what are the right questions to ask - they just feel the pain of not knowing!

  • @SteveWatsonMusic
    @SteveWatsonMusic 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you, Marc and CC team -- your videos are a great service to the community! Particularly appreciate this one! Thanks again!

  • @godspeed6249
    @godspeed6249 3 роки тому +5

    KEEPING ASIDE THAT HOW MUCH I LOVE THESE TOPICS. THIS MAN IS MOTIVATING ME WITH HIS WAY OF COMMUNICATION WITH THAT BACKING MUSIC,,,, ADN TO MAKE A NOTE,
    HIS VIDEOS ARE GEMS, WE CAN KEEP IT IN A BANK OF MUSICIANS.

  • @donjenaro79
    @donjenaro79 2 роки тому +6

    You advices are so practical that should be applied in every single project. By the way, they work for electronic sounds as well, and almost for any vsti. Looking forward for your new videos

  • @Dubb1000
    @Dubb1000 2 роки тому +1

    This is by far, the best video I've seen on the tube demonstrating expression with virtual libraries. Other videos I've seen start promoting overpriced (cc focused) midi controllers, and neglect explaining details on why/how to use dynamics/expression/vibrato competently/convincingly.

  • @pedrambeats
    @pedrambeats 2 роки тому +2

    This was very helpful. Been looking for a good video about automation on strings for a while now, finally found one. Thank you so much!

  • @rodterrell304
    @rodterrell304 2 роки тому +1

    Well this was the best advice I gotten all year (2021) on digital orchestration. Thank you sir

  • @GregLassalle2015
    @GregLassalle2015 3 роки тому +1

    Oh my!!!! Finally.................fully explained. Thank you so very much. You are awesome Marc. 🙏🏾🌞

  • @bsbazzman
    @bsbazzman 10 місяців тому +1

    not a classical composer by any means but we like having strings in our library compositions a lot for organic vibes and after watching this video a lot of stuff clicked for me that hadn't really before and a big part of that was those little stepped drops!! it really made things come to life as soon as I tried it on a string line. Cheers!!

  • @JorkeyLiu
    @JorkeyLiu 10 місяців тому

    You almost teached me everything I want to know about Strings modulation by this video man, Thank you very much and looking forwarding your new videos!

  • @artleiby7930
    @artleiby7930 3 роки тому +5

    Fantastic video Marc, as always!

  • @AlexSonicsMusic
    @AlexSonicsMusic 3 роки тому +9

    This is soooo helpful
    ! Thanks, Marc!

  • @MurphyKargesBass
    @MurphyKargesBass 3 роки тому +1

    Just subbed today. Saw your ad on YT and was impressed. Looking forward to digging into your videos. Cheers.

  • @jenniferbowmanmusic1817
    @jenniferbowmanmusic1817 3 роки тому +5

    I have been looking for a video like this for almost a year. I have been enjoying your course very much. Thank you for posting this! Having difficulty with Novation Launch Control as faders in Logic ProX but hoping I can set them up with older Mac operating system to the correct CC's. THANK YOU!

  • @jeremegreene9086
    @jeremegreene9086 Рік тому

    This is by far the best video I’ve seen on this technique. Thank you!!!

  • @Devon_38
    @Devon_38 2 роки тому +1

    Incredible how much useful information is packed into this one video!

  • @rgferreira78
    @rgferreira78 Рік тому

    Wow, this video just confirmed what I have taken almost this last year to discover by myself. So big thanks for confirming my suspicion!

  • @akcel1211
    @akcel1211 3 роки тому +5

    Name of Zeus ! Absolutely fantastic ! Thanks a lot for sharing this, your clear explanations and your work !

  • @gohrev
    @gohrev 3 роки тому +3

    Fantastic tutorial, you are a great tutor!!

  • @EclectickMusic
    @EclectickMusic 3 роки тому +10

    Fantastic video my man! To the point, clear and concise instruction 👌🏾

  • @BazzTriton
    @BazzTriton 3 роки тому +1

    Yes, yes. What a help you give me. Thank you. Obrigado from Brasil.

  • @RichardBoyer
    @RichardBoyer 3 роки тому +2

    Great info thanks as always fast and to the point

  • @user-xc2vs5om1z
    @user-xc2vs5om1z 3 роки тому +2

    VERY USEFUL VIDEO! THANKS THAT YOU EXIST!!

  • @icedancelife
    @icedancelife 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome, Marc ! helpful tools

  • @cainen6355
    @cainen6355 3 роки тому

    Awesome video. To the point and well explaned.

  • @charliemcgrain
    @charliemcgrain 9 місяців тому

    Really great work, brother. Many thanks.

  • @christianleonardotalarico7080
    @christianleonardotalarico7080 2 роки тому

    So good tips! Bring life to the orchestra, beautifull!

  • @netuno_music
    @netuno_music Рік тому +1

    the best video on this topic on UA-cam. This channel is amazing

  • @ogsus5773
    @ogsus5773 2 роки тому +4

    great video. great tips and i learned a lot. i was already using volume automation for some expression but somehow it never occurred to me to automate vibrato, etc. too.
    and of course, the fact that you don't waste anyone's time cannot be understated. too many guides use too many words for too few ideas.
    btw i did a double take when you switched to staccato on the fly hahaha. great stuff.

  • @junos_song
    @junos_song Рік тому

    The 4th part(Note Repetition) is the real deal! Thanks!

  • @rachidajewher8649
    @rachidajewher8649 3 роки тому +8

    that's exactly what i was looking for

  • @brucelai7
    @brucelai7 3 місяці тому

    Super helpful! Thank you so much 🙏🏻

  • @Jason_Music
    @Jason_Music 2 роки тому

    Amzing video, thank you so much !

  • @NocturnalSurgeon
    @NocturnalSurgeon 3 роки тому +2

    Great, as always !!!!

  • @Martinbeef
    @Martinbeef Рік тому

    You are such a good man and so generous.

  • @GODANMEDIA
    @GODANMEDIA Рік тому

    Huge help. With just the Logic Studio strings. Thank you

  • @VictorAxelsson
    @VictorAxelsson Рік тому

    Thank you Marc, fantastic video

  • @EmilVergo
    @EmilVergo 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much 🔥

  • @davejohnsonmusic
    @davejohnsonmusic 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video. Great tips.

  • @tolisgamer
    @tolisgamer 2 місяці тому

    Your videos is Gold!👏❤

  • @aidanfuller8796
    @aidanfuller8796 9 місяців тому

    Hi Marc, I'm a composer focused in film scoring and I love your explanation here, it made me realize I've been trying to bring realism out of virtual instruments in the wrong way. I was curious if I could ask your recommendation for a control surface to use the latch function with automation, or if there are any pros or cons in your experience between different models and brands. I primarily use Logic Pro and Native Instruments for context. Thank you for any advice you can share, I hope to work alongside you one day!

  • @robertlantingcomposer
    @robertlantingcomposer Рік тому

    This is great! I need to do this more

  • @andyyoung6660
    @andyyoung6660 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this video! I agree 100% with Nico

  • @ArturoAlbero
    @ArturoAlbero 3 роки тому +1

    Great tips Marc!

  • @DomzTunes
    @DomzTunes 2 місяці тому

    One of the most valuable videos on the Internet regarding Orchestral music.

  • @AllanGildea
    @AllanGildea 3 місяці тому

    Superb. A belated thank you.

  • @pategbuchulam2930
    @pategbuchulam2930 2 роки тому

    soooo good. Thank you!

  • @FennezMarson
    @FennezMarson 2 роки тому

    Well done job, sir, thanks!

  • @julioagueros
    @julioagueros 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing video. I was looking for something like this for a long time.

  • @richardwilliamsmusic
    @richardwilliamsmusic Рік тому

    Really great tips on this video!!

  • @billydkidd1
    @billydkidd1 2 роки тому

    Thank you for these tips!! I need to get me an additional midi cc controller....I only have a midi controller keyboard and it doesn't seem enough. If you don't mind me asking, what gear are you using in this video?

  • @pjdahmen
    @pjdahmen 3 роки тому +1

    thank you for the great tutorial

  • @romanokoenmusic
    @romanokoenmusic 3 роки тому +1

    So cool. thank you.

  • @davidrakoto7488
    @davidrakoto7488 5 місяців тому

    This is very useful thank you

  • @crain_101
    @crain_101 3 роки тому +1

    Great tips!

  • @sleekitwan
    @sleekitwan Рік тому

    Strongly agree with other comments, this is literally the missing link in representing virtual instruments as ‘real’. Great stuff. And the music vocabulary, useful too.

  • @ludovicferrando8394
    @ludovicferrando8394 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your awesome guide is it possible to get one in the PDF format ? Thank you =)

  • @thomasshredster4627
    @thomasshredster4627 3 роки тому +1

    Whoowa i never heard of breath control up till now , thanks i've been searching a to do something like this.... can you please tell me what controller are you using? i m in a desperate need of one ! :) thanks

  • @PaulCassidyOrchestrations
    @PaulCassidyOrchestrations 3 роки тому

    Fantastic tips! 👍👍

  • @independentquestion3989
    @independentquestion3989 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome!

  • @LuiDeca
    @LuiDeca 2 роки тому +1

    for years i've been used to just writing stuff by hand, but I'm starting to realize it might just be better to play stuff in. which is tough, because not only it's not what I'm used to, I'm not also that skilled in keyboard. it might take some trial end error, but probably less trial and error/time being wasted than writing midi data in.

  • @akcel1211
    @akcel1211 Рік тому

    One word : EXCELLENT !

  • @clintonrusich4134
    @clintonrusich4134 3 роки тому

    Really good video! Thanks Marc!

    • @CinematicComposing
      @CinematicComposing  3 роки тому +1

      Heyyyy!! Thanks Clint! Good to see you here! How's family? Hope all's good

  • @DarrenCampbellmusic
    @DarrenCampbellmusic 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video! What CC Midi Controller are you using?

  • @hiphip9145
    @hiphip9145 2 роки тому

    감사합니다. 엄청난 도움이 되는 내용이에요

  • @cogli
    @cogli 6 місяців тому

    Awesome trick!

  • @onurvarimusic
    @onurvarimusic 3 роки тому +4

    Great tips! Thank you! But I am having problem; when I look at dynamics (modulation) section in Key Editor there is always a part (just in the beginning) with missing modulation signals (dynamic knob of midi controller falls to zero when I restart track to listen). Then I draw it manually with the drawing tool. It is frustrating. Any solution?

  • @grundvater
    @grundvater 10 місяців тому

    Klasse Beitrag.

  • @sekritskworl-sekrit_studios
    @sekritskworl-sekrit_studios 3 роки тому +3

    HOW do we map our faders to handle both MIDI expression & channels?

  • @frankwalders
    @frankwalders 6 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @maestrodiegorodrigo
    @maestrodiegorodrigo 3 місяці тому

    Thank you very much for the content, I would like to ask if this line that represents the dynamics, could be inserted after the execution of the song, why do I ask, there are pieces of music that require greater attention or perhaps need both hands, and the reaper program would have this function . thank you very much

  • @serdarolguner
    @serdarolguner 2 роки тому

    really cool video man !

  • @tunesmusic8929
    @tunesmusic8929 3 роки тому

    Good and clear video - not all I need is a good midi-control surface for Logic X - thanks

    • @artleiby7930
      @artleiby7930 3 роки тому +2

      I have been searching for this also, started with the Akai midi mix; faders too short, got the Novation launch control; does not play well with logic, finally I think I found the answer, Presonus faderport 8; faders 100mm., once I found out from presonus how to get logic to recognize the cc's in midi mode (not clear in documentation or anywhere on line, and the customer support is not), finally it is doing what I want, and I can achieve the control I need. More than I wanted to spend, but you can also use it as a DAW controller and hopefully it will be helpful for mixing also.

  • @emanuel_soundtrack
    @emanuel_soundtrack 2 роки тому

    Hi! wich is this controller? love this

  • @felipealonso8409
    @felipealonso8409 2 роки тому

    Excellent video Marc!

  • @oskarlinderoth
    @oskarlinderoth 10 місяців тому

    Tack!

  • @sroulyfrank7825
    @sroulyfrank7825 4 місяці тому

    ideally, how many faders are needed to control orchestral instruments? Thank you!

  • @C4STUDIO
    @C4STUDIO 3 роки тому

    Superb . 😍🎼🎻🎹🎺🎸🎷🎤🎶🎵

  • @jakeskate1998
    @jakeskate1998 2 роки тому

    can you make a video about working with tempo across a whole arrangement? I like the chords and melodies i come up with but i can never work out how to work with tempo. If i record everything to a click it doesent have the ebb and flow i want but if i completely turn the click off and just play off feel it always becomes a disaster when i they to orchestrate more stuff ontop of what i played in. I know theres things like beat mapping but that only works when you have a steady pulse. Ive thought about recording everything to a click and just automating the tempo of the whole project after the fact but alot of the time when im playing off feel i switch up the time signature and phrasing for just a few bars and stuff like that and i feel like it would be tedious to automate everything after the fact. Thanks

  • @zagot2000
    @zagot2000 Рік тому

    Marc, thanks!) great job. What midi controller are you using? Can’t recognise it((( thanks again

  • @alexriihiaho1065
    @alexriihiaho1065 3 роки тому +1

    Do you know how I can do that with my nano kontrol 2 in studio one 4? Can’t find the modulation, expression or breath control in midi learn

  • @gmil4477
    @gmil4477 2 місяці тому

    Hey Marc great video, thanks for all the help! I just have a (probably stupid) question :) Can I achieve the same result with the 2 knobs on my Native Instruments keyboard? It looks like you're using a totally separate device. Thanks man 👍

  • @sympathyforthedevil1
    @sympathyforthedevil1 2 роки тому

    Very interesting!

  • @MrWezr
    @MrWezr 2 роки тому

    Man, thank you

  • @MichaelSmith-on1ig
    @MichaelSmith-on1ig Рік тому

    I like your apporach!
    Just subsibed to learn some more hacks, gonna go through your videos now. I'm trying to bring some live into my VSL strings, if you know what I mean 🙂

  • @ChasingTomorrow
    @ChasingTomorrow 8 місяців тому

    This is the secrets I hd been looking for! That being said, I just got myself a Komplete Kontrol S49 keyboard and Cubase Pro and I simply can't figure out how to assign modulation/expression to the knobs of my keyboard... Ideally I'd love to assign the modulation to the wheel (Which I think is CC1 by default...) but I am getting completely lost and confused! Please HELP! 😅

  • @daddydanny5588
    @daddydanny5588 Місяць тому

    Awesome vid ... Whats yr kontakt library ..it sounds so good

  • @braunhausmedia
    @braunhausmedia 3 роки тому +4

    Great video. Your production values are getting better and better.

  • @Saforg57
    @Saforg57 Рік тому

    New to music prod here. What's that gadget you're using for dynamics called? Thanks!

  • @elchabonification
    @elchabonification Рік тому

    This is gold

  • @blancagarcia7711
    @blancagarcia7711 3 роки тому

    Great!

  • @slightlymad1164
    @slightlymad1164 Місяць тому

    that sounds great, could you please share what is this piece of equipment you are using called? thnx

  • @yiyi654
    @yiyi654 3 роки тому

    Ty.

  • @xaviespinoza310
    @xaviespinoza310 2 роки тому +1

    So you know how to map those parameters on my midi controller?

  • @Jason_Music
    @Jason_Music 2 роки тому

    Suppose you've recorded a musical line with two hands on the keyboard (so without any CC yet). How do you rewrite only the dynamics and different CC with the help of the fader in cubase ? Is there a way for a track to hit record but only on specific CC ? Thanks !!!

  • @AndrewThiriot
    @AndrewThiriot 2 роки тому

    My thought was: This is gold. Then I noticed another comment describing this as a gold mine. And surprisingly compact for such an important video.

  • @g.o.9513
    @g.o.9513 10 місяців тому

    4:10 Marc, what libraries are you referring to? List a couple/video demonstrations.