A FREE tutorial series that teaches you how to produce music using our instruments. We'll take you through every step of the music production process in super granular detail, starting with the fundamentals of working with virtual instruments to orchestral composition and MIDI programming.
Lesson 1
The Fundamentals
In the first episode of our brand new EastWest Academy series, we’ll cover the fundamentals of reverb, dynamics, instrument selection, and keyswitches.
Lesson 2
Thematic & Textural Scoring
In this second video, we’ll be covering the two main approaches to writing a soundtrack: thematic and textural scoring.
Lesson 3
Orchestration Part 1
In part 3, we’ll explore the roles that each instrument tends to play in the orchestra.
Lesson 4
Orchestration Part 2
In part 4, we’ll explore chord voicing, instrument doubling, and how to add texture and movement to bring your orchestrations to life.
Lesson 5
Midi Programming Part 1
Part 5 covers how to use legato patches effectively (and, just as importantly, when not to use them), velocity programming, and how to use dynamics and expression to infuse your productions with realism.
Lesson 6
Midi Programming Part 2
Part 6 continues where part 5 left off. We’ll cover articulation mapping, instrument layering, and how to program runs and fast passages to supercharge your next track.
Lesson 7
Reverb
In part 7, we cover all the intricacies of using reverb, including signal flow, choosing the right reverb, and reverb processing. This one is essential for anyone looking to turn up the production value of their soundtracks.
