Chapter 4: Orchestral MIDI Composing
In this chapter, you will learn about the tools you can use to create orchestral music. Specifically, you will learn how to make orchestral music using MIDI programming. We'll get you set up with tools you can use to compose such music. Along the way, you'll learn about techniques for string arrangements, chord progressions, how to make your programmed instruments sound realistic, and some mixing best practices.
In this chapter, we're going to cover the following topics:
- Why learn orchestral composing?
- Recommended orchestral tool plugins
- Using velocity, articulations, and expression
- Orchestral MIDI programming
- Tips for composing orchestral chord progressions
- Considerations for mixing orchestral compositions
