Forte Composer Academy/MIDI Study Pack #9 On Top of the World (ft. Metropolis Ark 5)

MIDI Study Pack #9 On Top of the World (ft. Metropolis Ark 5)

In this educational pack I break down my inspiring orchestral piece "On Top of the World", which I composed as a demo for Orchestral Tools' Metropolis Ark 5. 

This MIDI Study Pack serves as an hands-on orchestration and composition lesson, and provides additional value to owners of Metropolis Ark 5. 

Hear the Piece

Inside This Pack

This MIDI Study Pack comes packed in .zip format and contains the following files:

  • .mid  - This is a MIDI file, which can be opened in any DAW or notation program (although opening it in a DAW like Cubase or Logic is recommended).
  • .cprs - There are two Cubase 11 project files: one with plugins and one with NO sample plugins in the event that you have trouble loading the project due to missing or incompatible plugins (as a few users have experienced). The only reason to use the .cpr over the MIDI is so you can see the additional volume automation I am doing in Cubase, and to see how I am using (minimal) FX.
  • .wav - This is the final, mixed version of the piece for your listening reference.
  • .wav stems - In the event that you want to recreate the piece with your own libraries, you might find listening to these stems useful for reference reasons.
  • .pdf - Readme and Study Guide

The attached PDF doubles as a readme for information on how to use these files as well as notes that turn this study experience into a guided composition/orchestration lesson complete with assignments and recommended exercises of your own. 

Contents

MSP#9 - On Top of the World MIDI and Project Files.zip
  • 3.85 MB
On Top of the World.wav
  • 2 mins
  • 26 MB
On Top of the World WAV STEMS.zip
  • 125 MB
MSP #9 - On Top of the World Readme + Study Guide.pdf
  • 254 KB

Full Piece Breakdown

NOTE:

This product is not a MIDI production/loop pack, so any/all MIDI or AUDIO elements contained in this pack are intended for educational purposes only, and not for direct use in your own compositions.