Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
To kick off Start Making Music Month, composer Ryan Thomas will talk about the gear you'll need, the software and virtual instruments you'll need, and then build a piece step by step so you can see how easy it is to use ComposerCloud+. Plus we'll give you a FREE MIDI file download so you can check out the session for yourself.
To download the MIDI file, click here — soundsonline.com/start-making-music
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Mentioned Products:
ComposerCloud+ — soundsonline.com/composercloud
Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition — soundsonline.com/orchestral/hollywood-orchestra-opus-edition
Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra — soundsonline.com/orchestral/hollywood-fantasy-orchestra
ICONIC — soundsonline.com/synth-and-effects/iconic
Hollywood Backup Singers — soundsonline.com/vocals/hollywood-backup-singers
Hollywood Choirs — soundsonline.com/vocals/hollywood-choirs
Hollywood Strings 2 — soundsonline.com/orchestral/hollywood-strings-2
Gear List:
• An entry level computer - 16GB RAM + Quad-core (four cores) processor running at 2.7 GHz (or above)
• DAW - Digital Audio Workstation (Logic, Cubase, Protools, FL Studio, Reaper, etc.--plenty of good options)
• MIDI keyboard (MOD and pitch bend wheel strongly encouraged)
• Faders (either integrated into keyboard or on an external fader unit) - for controlling expression and dynamics for realism
• Headphones (if working in an untreated room)
• Composer Cloud + (for sample libraries)
Optional:
• Audio interface or sound card
• Studio monitors
• Acoustic foam for room treatment
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:16 – Gear
00:54 – Software
01:31 – ComposerCloud+
04:40 – Let's Make Music
08:22 – Dynamics & Expression
14:77 – Recap
For more information and to become a part of our creative community, follow us on our social media channels:
Instagram: instagram.com/eastwestsounds
X: twitter.com/eastwestsounds
Facebook: facebook.com/eastwestsound
TikTok: tiktok.com/@eastwestsounds
#MusicProduction #synths #VST #VirtualInstruments #Plugin
To kick off Start Making Music Month, composer Ryan Thomas will talk about the gear you'll need, the software and virtual instruments you'll need, and then build a piece step by step so you can see how easy it is to use ComposerCloud+. Plus we'll give you a FREE MIDI file download so you can check out the session for yourself.
To download the MIDI file, click here — soundsonline.com/start-making-music
Like and subscribe for more content like this.
Mentioned Products:
ComposerCloud+ — soundsonline.com/composercloud
Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition — soundsonline.com/orchestral/hollywood-orchestra-opus-edition
Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra — soundsonline.com/orchestral/hollywood-fantasy-orchestra
ICONIC — soundsonline.com/synth-and-effects/iconic
Hollywood Backup Singers — soundsonline.com/vocals/hollywood-backup-singers
Hollywood Choirs — soundsonline.com/vocals/hollywood-choirs
Hollywood Strings 2 — soundsonline.com/orchestral/hollywood-strings-2
Gear List:
• An entry level computer - 16GB RAM + Quad-core (four cores) processor running at 2.7 GHz (or above)
• DAW - Digital Audio Workstation (Logic, Cubase, Protools, FL Studio, Reaper, etc.--plenty of good options)
• MIDI keyboard (MOD and pitch bend wheel strongly encouraged)
• Faders (either integrated into keyboard or on an external fader unit) - for controlling expression and dynamics for realism
• Headphones (if working in an untreated room)
• Composer Cloud + (for sample libraries)
Optional:
• Audio interface or sound card
• Studio monitors
• Acoustic foam for room treatment
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:16 – Gear
00:54 – Software
01:31 – ComposerCloud+
04:40 – Let's Make Music
08:22 – Dynamics & Expression
14:77 – Recap
For more information and to become a part of our creative community, follow us on our social media channels:
Instagram: instagram.com/eastwestsounds
X: twitter.com/eastwestsounds
Facebook: facebook.com/eastwestsound
TikTok: tiktok.com/@eastwestsounds
#MusicProduction #synths #VST #VirtualInstruments #Plugin
