3 Common Mistakes in Orchestral Mockups (& How to Avoid Them!)

Let's break down 3 common mistakes!
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[@justaskin8523]

Hi, Chris, and thank you for putting effort into these videos. Questions:
Some folks may need to buy sections of orchestral libraries from different makers. One maker's mic positions may not be quite so comparable to another's. Or not applicable at all. For example, if I like this brass package over here, and a completely different violin, viola, cello, and bass library from this other vendor. Mic positioning practices can vary WILDLY from just one audio engineer to another, not to mention different recording equipment being used, a different recording space, different mics, and so forth. And then on top of that, they'll all have different ways to use articulations, which could be brand-dependent. How do you manage that kind of craziness?

[@ChristopherSiu]

Great point! I just try to use libraries that have different sound signatures to begin with. Otherwise, I’ll need to apply some EQ and reverb to dryer instruments to blend them into the wetter ones.

[@MxzicWhizz_07]

Very helpful video Chris!, I took note of some of the things you said, so that I can further improve my mockups.Thanks again! 👍

[@ChristopherSiu]

Always my pleasure!

[@Victory0315]

Thank you for always uploding useful videos, Chris! I'm trying to make better music by watching videos every day. Your video is very very helpful to me. Thank you! 😊

[@ChristopherSiu]

I’m so glad!!

[@marLamaDeo]

Awesome video as usual. Was that css and csss?

[@ChristopherSiu]

Thanks! CSS and a bit of Vista, if I'm remembering correctly.

[@TurdMcNugget]

Having a legato line where every note swells up in an obnoxious fashion. Looking at you, Spitfire.

[@ChristopherSiu]

😂