One Minute ComposerCloud Tips
ComposerCloud Tip #1: Audition and Download Individual Instruments
With Opus, you can now audition instruments without having to load them. And you can download individual instruments instead of entire collections. A real time saver!
For this tip, let’s use the Audition/Download feature to add instruments and create a trailer music sound. First add Epic Celli shorts from Hollywood Orchestra Opis Edition and The Lord of Toms Ensemble from Stormdrum 3 for some great low-end punch.
Then we need to add brass. Use the 6 French Horn patch for that larger than life brass sound, they pair great with the new 2 Trombone patch as well.
Finally let’s add choir - again, you can now download only the patch you want if you don’t have the library installed.
Combine the massive sound of Hollywood Choirs and Hollywood Brass for that classic trailer sound, with Hollywood Strings and Stormdrum 2 and 3 providing the rhythm.
All of these instruments are available in your ComposerCloud subscription!
Looking for the full patch list? Go here: https://media.soundsonline.com/docs/cc-tip-1_patch-list.pdf
ComposerCloud Tip #2: Feature the Two New Trombones from Hollywood Orchestra
Let's create an action adventure score using the two new trombones from Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition!
First, load the new 2 trombones key switch patch for that classic Hollywood sound and use multiple articulations for maximum realism.
Bring in some string and woodwind shorts and let the two trombones take the melody.
Then let them sit back and provide the chord and rhythm structure for the strings, woodwinds, and French horns.
Give the trombones a break and let the orchestra breathe a bit, then bring the trombones back in to swell into the next section.
Use brass and choir sustains to build the chord and provide rhythm with strings and percussion.
Punctuate the string and woodwind runs with brass stabs.
Let the trombones take the chord and the trumpet and French horn alternate the melody. Then bring in orchestra and choir.
Use trill and tremolo articulations in the strings and woodwinds while the brass sections trade off the melody.
All of these instruments are in your ComposerCloud subscription!
Looking for the full patch list? Go here: https://media.soundsonline.com/docs/cc-tip-2_patch-list.pdf
ComposerCloud Tip #3: Feature Ensembles from Hollywood Orchestrator
Now let's create a cinematic adventure using the Ensembles presets from Hollywood Orchestrator!
Start with the spiccato strings and tonal percussion, then add brass sustains to swell into the next phrase.
Let the woodwinds take over the ostinato line and play chords with the sustain strings, then bring in percussion.
Let brass sustains fill out the chord, introduce a melody in the legato strings and woodwinds, then have choir join the brass.
Switch over to the shorts across all sections, then bring in string and brass sustains to help develop the phrase.
Use brass, strings, and percussion ensemble hits to swell into the next part.
Introduce an ostinato line in the strings, woodwinds, and tonal percussion, with brass and choir sustains filling out the chord.
Use the Mystique preset to fill out the chord and the legato strings to play melody, then use brass to swell into the climax.
All of these instruments are available in your ComposerCloud subscription!
Looking for the full patch list? Go here: https://media.soundsonline.com/docs/cc-tip-3_patch-list.pdf
ComposerCloud Tip #4: Use the Humanizer, Echo, and Arpeggiator MIDI Tools
Let's create a sci-fi adventure score with the help of the new Humanizer, Echo, and Arepeggiator MIDI Tools in Opus!
00:05 - Start an ostinato pattern in the strings and add support with repeating synth and percussion.
00:10 - Apply the Humanazier MIDI Tool to the violin shorts.
00:14 - Introduce a light kick drum for intensity and add brass, use woodwind runs to keep things interesting, then crescendo into the next section using string sustains.
00:25 - Add MDI Echo to your percussion for depth and complexity.
00:29 - Bring in a full drum kit and build the chord using string and brass shorts. Introduce guitar, then alternate between high and low instrument shorts.
00:40 - Use an Arpeggiator to fill space and add movement to this synth line.
00:45 - Let the synth drive while emphasizing chord changes with brass, string shorts, guitar, and percussion.
00:53 - Climax with full ensemble on ascending chord changes.
All of these instruments are in your ComposerCloud subscription!
Looking for the full patch list? Go here: https://media.soundsonline.com/docs/cc-tip-4_patch-list.pdf
ComposerCloud Tip #5: Feature the New 18 Violins from Hollywood Orchestra
Let's create a mysterious fantasy with the new 18 Violins from Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition.
00:04 - Use the flautando articulation from the new 18 Violins patch to create a light, mystical atmosphere.
00:10 - Double with choir and woodwinds.
00:15 - Trigger the legato articulation to carry the melody and double with a mellow clarinet to add some extra color.
00:21 - Accompany with harp, other strings, and some light brass - in this case, a solo French horn.
00:30 - Outline the chord with the spiccato 18 Violins, letting celli take the melody, then use pizzicato bass and low woodwinds to round out the bottom.
00:38 - Introduce a woodwind countermelody doubled with glock, then use the 18 violin spiccato runs to transition to the next section.
00:45 - Switch back to the flautando articulation in the 18 Violins and introduce a French horn solo, followed by a piccolo for extra magic!
All of these instruments are available in your ComposerCloud subscription!
Looking for the full patch list? Go here: https://media.soundsonline.com/docs/cc-tip-3_patch-list.pdf
ComposerCloud Tip #6: Feature Ostinatos from Hollywood Orchestrator
Let's create a quirky dark comedy with some of the Ostinato presets from Hollywood Orchestrator!
00:05 - Begin with the “Ostinatos - Triplets 07” preset and play a simple chord, then start a melody using string and woodwind shorts.
00:11 - Change to a slightly more intense ostinato preset (Triplets 01) and double the melody an octave above in the violins and trumpets.
00:17 - Switch to another ostinato preset and trade off the melody between French horns and low brass.
00:23 - Introduce a different ostinato pattern and build into the next section using full orchestra, starting with strings and woodwinds.
00:28 - Revert to the first ostinato pattern and introduce a melody in the legato violins, doubled with the solo soprano from Voices of Opera.
00:35 - Use woodwind runs, choir sustains, and brass to keep things interesting between phrases in the melody.
00:42 - Pass the melody off to the violas and the celli, with the French horns providing counter-melody, then introduce trumpets in the 2nd half of the phrase.
00:49 - Switch to a 16th note pattern to build into the climax and end with full orchestra on a series of alternating shorts - don’t forget the crash!
All of these instruments are in your ComposerCloud subscription!
Looking for the full patch list? Go here: https://media.soundsonline.com/docs/cc-tip-6_patch-list.pdf
ComposerCloud Tip #7: Switch Moods With Percussion from Hollywood Orchestra
Let's use the new Moods feature to create a cartoon chase sequence with Hollywood Orchestral Percussion!
00:05 - Start with tremolo strings and timpani, then build into the next section using a series of shorts, expanding into full orchestra.
00:13 - Accompany low strings and brass melody with legato high strings playing an arpeggiated flatted 9th/13th chord.
00:20 - Accent brass chords with string and woodwind runs, using percussion to emphasize hits and melodies.
00:28 - Start a groove in the percussion section, emphasizing beats with brass and low string stabs, then use high string shorts for melody.
00:36 - Place low strings and brass on the bass note and start a melody in the high brass, then use high strings and percussion for the ostinato line.
00:43 - Alternate between two chords going from high to low voices.
00:48 - Our heroes are safe! End with tremolo strings and celesta on a single note and chord changes in the brass, with pizzicato basses rounding out the bottom.
All of these instruments are available in your ComposerCloud subscription!
Looking for the full patch list? Go here: https://media.soundsonline.com/docs/cc-tip-7_patch-list.pdf
ComposerCloud Tip #8: Use The Equalizer and Fuzz Mixer Effects
Let's celebrate Halloween by creating an 80s horror classic with help of the new EQ and Fuzz Mixer Effects
00:05 - Start with a synth pad on a single chord, subtle bass line, filtered kick, and bells.
00:12 - Insert EQ on pad and automate for evolving effect.
00:16 - Continue as before, but add a high percussive synth line and filtered rim shot with ping pong delay.
00:22 - For reverse kick effect, bounce the Goliath kick to audio, reverse, shorten, and place right before the kick hits.
00:29 - Add the “fuzz” effect to the arpeggiated bass synth.
00:33 - Break it down to just synth, kick, analog high hat, then add full ensemble, double lead synth with the guitar from Ghostwriter.
00:43 - Bring back the bells from earlier and the solo vocals to fill empty spaces.
00:49 - Adjust volume envelope to turn synth leads and pads into short arpeggiated synths and stabs.
All of these instruments are in your ComposerCloud subscription!
Looking for the full patch list? Go here: https://media.soundsonline.com/docs/cc-tip-8_patch-list.pdf
ComposerCloud Tip #9: Feature the Three Bassoons from Hollywood Orchestra
Let's create a family comedy score using the incredible new bassoon ensemble in Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition.
00:05 - Start with legato bassoon and celli shorts, then alternate high string shorts and bass pizzicato and bring in low strings.
00:14 - Support bassoon melody with woodwind shorts and high strings pizzicato, then double bassoon with low strings.
00:22 - Add danmo for rhythm, and transition to the next section with an orchestra build starting with just bassoon and violin.
00:30 - Have viola shorts and synth on one note and change chords with violin pizzicato and woodwinds, then play bass line with celli and low woodwinds.
00:39 - Add a solo French horn for texture and pass the viola line to the celli, then swell into the next section with full orchestra.
00:47 - Hold one note in the violin and synth and change chords with low strings and woodwinds, then fill the space with a bassoon line.
All of these instruments are available in your ComposerCloud subscription!
Looking for the full patch list? Go here: https://media.soundsonline.com/docs/cc-tip-9_patch-list.pdf
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