14 - Controlling Virtual Instruments (Part 1)

14 - Controlling Virtual Instruments (Part 1)

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How To Compose with MIDI and Virtual Instruments

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  • 1 - Welcome and About This Course
  • 2 - MIDI, DAWs, and Virtual Instruments Explained

Hardware Explained: What You Will Need

  • 3 - HARDWARE: Computers and Components
  • 4 - HARDWARE: Audio Interfaces + Soundcards
  • 5 - HARDWARE: Speakers and Headphones
  • 6 - HARDWARE: Midi Keyboards and Controllers

Software Explained: What You Will Need

  • 7 - SOFTWARE: DAWs and FX Plugins
  • 8- SOFTWARE: Virtual Instruments

Hardware + Software Recommendations for your MIDI Workstation

  • 9 - Complete MIDI Workstation Setup Configurations (Sorted by Budget)

How to Use the Tools and Control Virtual Instruments

  • 10 - Getting to Know Your DAW
  • 11 - How to Build a Template
  • 12 - Managing Large Templates
  • 13 - Balancing Orchestral Instruments in a Template
  • 13b - Cool Cubase-Specific Features for Template Building + Management
  • 14 - Controlling Virtual Instruments (Part 1)
  • 15 - Controlling Virtual Instruments (Part 2)
  • 21 Tips for Bringing MIDI to Life (PDF)

Composing Great Music from Beginning to End

  • 16 - The Composer's Mindset and First Steps
  • 17 - Melody and Structure
  • 18 - Principles of Orchestration
  • 19 - Virtual Orchestration (Part 1)
  • 20 - Virtual Orchestration (Part 2)
  • 21 - Virtual Orchestration (Part 3)
  • 22 - Virtual Orchestration (Part 4)
  • 23 - Virtual Orchestration (Part 5)
  • 24 - Exporting Stems
  • 25 - Mixing
  • 26 - Mastering and File Export
  • BONUS - 2022 Thoughts on Mixing and Mastering in your DAW Session

The Heart of A Hero AUDIO/MIDI ASSETS

  • The Heart of a Hero AUDIO, MIDI, and CPR Assets
  • The Heart of a Hero Feb19 320MP3.mp3

Additional MIDI Files for Study

  • Hillsdale Western STUDY MIDI.zip
  • Hillsdale Theme STUDY MIDI.zip
  • Approaching Darkness STUDY MIDI.zip

Course Audio

  • How to Compose for MIDI & VI COURSE AUDIO.zip

Conclusion

  • 27 - Course Conclusion and What's Next
  • Course Completion Feedback Survey
  • Resource List for Further Learning