EastWest Academy 1: The Fundamentals EastWest Sounds 2023-02-06 | Welcome to EastWest Academy! In this brand new series from EastWest, composer Ryan Thomas takes you through every step of the music production process in super granular detail, while addressing many of the questions you've had for us on our YouTube and other social media channels along the way. Topics will include composition theory, theme-writing, orchestration, MIDI programming, workflow tips, and yes, even mixing and mastering.In the first session, we'll be exploring the fundamentals of working with virtual instruments — specifically, an introduction to reverb, instrument dynamics and expression, and instrument selection and key switching. All the concepts presented in this video will be built on in future installments of the series, so be sure to subscribe and hit that notification bell so you don't miss anything!The best way to get instant access to all of the virtual instruments discussed in this series is with a ComposerCloud+ subscription. For new subscribers, we're offering a FREE 1 Month Trial so you can try out ComposerCloud+ and follow along with the lessons in the EastWest Academy series. Find out more: soundsonline.com/composercloud
Cymbal and Gong Ensemble, Goatnail Shaker, Metal Shaker and Snare Ensemble Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-08-28 | Listen to the new Cymbal and Gong Ensemble, Goatnail Shaker, Metal Shaker and Snare Ensemble from Hollywood Fantasy Percussion 🎧Cymbal and Gong Ensemble:A collection of assorted struck, rolled, and tapped metals for whenever you need a dose of inspiration. Inside this diverse collection you’ll find all manner of shapes and sizes (literally) you can use to brighten up your Fantasy Orchestra.Goatnail Shaker:This unique shaker is a collection of hoof trimmings gathered by indigenous peoples while milking their goats. The result is a dry, brittle rattle ideal for underscoring eerie, mystical rituals performed by ancient cultures.Metal Shaker:This shaker provides a soft, dispersed sound ideal for gently driving the rhythm; its airiness creates the perfect high-end complement to a drum ensemble without the splashiness of cymbals to round out the arrangement with a nice accent layer.Snare Ensemble:No Fantasy Percussion suite would be complete without the sound of a traditional drum corps — when great armies are marching into battle, this snare ensemble is an essential tool to convey the grandeur and scale necessary to get the job done.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Percussion: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #madewithcomposercloud #newrelease #hollywood #music #producer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
Enter Our #MadeWithComposerCloud Giveaway EastWest Sounds 2023-08-24 | Want to show off what you can do with ComposerCloud? Enter our #MadeWithComposerCloud Giveaway for a chance to win one of 50 one year ComposerCloud+ gift cards by posting your video across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok. Enter now: soundsonline.com/composercloud-giveaway#madewithcomposercloud #giveaway #shorts #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #TV #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
Crotales, Orchestral Bells Ensemble, Ceng Ceng, and Nagara Rub FX Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-08-21 | Listen to the new Crotales, Orchestral Bells Ensemble, Ceng Ceng and Nagara Rub FX from Hollywood Fantasy Percussion 🎧Crotales:Small chromatic cymbals that blend the quality of a glockenspiel and wind chimes — these are a great way to sustain a gradual, regal melody and offer a delightful contrast with wind and stringed instruments. James Horner used crotales to great effect in the 90s film Sneakers.Orchestral Bell Ensemble:We’ve also included chimes to help round out the collection and lock in with a more conventional orchestra, though they’re equally suited to adding the sound of church bells in a castle town or scoring joyous ceremonies that demand regal treatment.Ceng Ceng:These Balinese cymbals have a splashy, resonant character perfect for background ambience; they’re much softer than their Western counterparts and work wonders for broadening your palette of metals without the normal harshness of cymbals.Nagara Rub FX:Imagine a deep, atonal bowed instrument howling in the night and you’ll arrive at a similar sound to this rubbed Indian drum. This festival and temple staple is evocative and mysterious, and a great tool for letting your imagination run wild.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Percussion: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
Nagara and Ashiko, 3 Bodhrans, Krakeb, and Tom Ensemble Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-08-15 | Listen to the new Nagara and Ashiko, 3 Bodhrans, Krakeb, and Tom Ensemble from Hollywood Fantasy Percussion 🎧Nagara and Ashiko:A combination of multiple folk drums evoking images of festivals, street performances, rituals, and any manner of other fantasy cultural settings. You’ll find a collection of hits, rolls, rim taps, and more to build your own robust drum ensemble. The nagara is often used in the popular dance form Ghoomar, commonly attributed to the 2018 movie Padmaavat.3 Bodhrans:If you’ve ever listened to Celtic folk music, chances are you’re familiar with the rich quality of the bodhran. This handheld drum is typically played with a two-sided mallet or by hand, offering a gentle but firm pulse to keep the music moving (and the ale flowing). Listen to how this delightful folk drum livens up the score to Braveheart and Titanic!Krakeb:North African castanets with a similar tone to the ceng ceng, but with a rounder timbre and lower in pitch. Their hollow quality sets them apart from other cymbals and adds a floating, soft feel to this percussion suite.Tom Ensemble:The deeper, rounder cousin to the snare ensemble, this creates a hefty lower-mid power layer for additional oomph in your drum core (or simply a nice thwack when needed).Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Percussion: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
3 Gran Cassas, 3 Large Taikos, Orchestral Metallurgy, and 600 lb Nagado Ensemble Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-08-07 | Listen to the new 3 Gran Cassas, 3 Large Taikos, Orchestral Metallurgy, and 600 lb Nagado Ensemble from Hollywood Fantasy Percussion 🎧3 Gran Cassas:We also added a bass drum into this collection to help extend the low end of the orchestra, which is notably absent in many traditional ensembles. Rather than the rounded, mellow mallet hits in conventional orchestral playing, the gran cassa is struck in a much wider range of impacts.3 Large Taikos:This drum likely needs no introduction due to its omnipresence in video game and film scores, but we recorded a tight-knit ensemble to provide the glorious bassy rumble these massive drums are famed for. Their ominous low end simply can’t be beaten. Okami, The Last Samurai, and countless other soundtracks have used taikos for their incredible tone and power.Orchestral Metallurgy:A collection of large metals being grazed, struck, and beaten for a suite of heavy industrial sounds; if you need the sound of a forge or assembly line from a distant realm, this is exactly how to do it.600 lb Nagado Taiko:Unlike other taikos, the massive nagado-daiko was designed for rituals and spiritual uses, and as such is a great way to underscore austere ceremonies with a single, haunting low impact. This drum ensemble especially shines in slow, quiet passages with little competition in the orchestra.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Percussion: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
Hollywood Fantasy Percussion Walkthrough EastWest Sounds 2023-07-27 | Hollywood Fantasy Percussion provides a full suite of thunderous, mystical struck and shaken instruments to complement even the most epic soundtracks. While they’re well-suited to most orchestral scores, they shine in combination with the rest of the Hollywood Fantasy palette. There’s no shortage of bombastic drum libraries available, but there’s never been a percussion library specifically designed for scoring epic fantasy soundtracks — so we created it ourselves.When scoring for fantasy, there are countless settings where conventional percussion simply doesn’t cut it: fiery iron forges, royal celebrations, traditional folk festivals, and that’s just scratching the surface. That’s when you need percussion that doesn't just carry the drama of the scene, but feels perfectly at home in the world you’re composing for. We’ve selected each instrument in this collection to span every setting imaginable so that no matter the scoring task, you have the tools to not only underscore the drama on-screen, but to wrap up the audience in an entirely new, fantastical world they need to hear to believe.Check out the previous released chapters in the Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra series:Chapter 1: Hollywood Fantasy Strings: youtu.be/C1WZ-8wb0-4Chapter 2: Hollywood Fantasy Brass: youtu.be/PVyWG4HE8dEChapter 3: Hollywood Fantasy Winds: youtu.be/mNolr5rwa9gHollywood Fantasy Percussion is now available for purchase for an introductory price of $99. Here are the projected release dates and pricing for the future releases in the Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra series:Hollywood Fantasy Voices – Available August 31st (Intro Price: $99)Hollywood Fantasy Orchestrator – Available October 5th (Intro Price: $99)Of course the easiest and most affordable way to get all the sections of Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra and all 60+ EastWest collections is with a ComposerCloud+ subscription: soundsonline.com/composercloudFind out more about Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra:soundsonline.com/orchestral/hollywood-fantasy-orchestra
4 Ocarinas Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-07-22 | Listen to the new 4 Ocarinas from Hollywood Fantasy Winds 🎧Nintendo's iconic game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time brought this haunting, hollow-tone but long forgotten instrument back into the public eye. Think of this as a more agile folk complement to the Renaissance flute used more often in court music; it’s soft, flexible, and allows for beautiful trills and ornaments that add depth to anything you play. This ocarina ensemble is the perfect choice for soft, expressive passages when whistles and pipes cut through a little too sharply.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Winds: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins
3 Uilleann Pipes Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-07-18 | Listen to the new 3 Uilleann Pipes from Hollywood Fantasy Winds 🎧This Celtic classic from the 1700s has been used in countless scores like Braveheart, Titanic, along with Square’s classic game Xenogears. Its construction is similar to that of the bagpipes, but its quality is more lyrical rather than piercing, making these pipes the perfect choice for regal melodies that blend seamlessly with a full orchestra. Uilleann pipe sound libraries have been around for some time, but an ensemble was unheard of until now — layer this with strings or other winds, or let it shine on its own for rich melodic passages fitting for the soundtracks of any scale.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Winds: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
2 Renaissance Flutes Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-07-15 | Listen to the new 2 Renaissance Flutes from Hollywood Fantasy Winds 🎧This flute has a similar smooth, breathy tone to the concert flute, but its wooden construction provides a rounder and more mellow sound similar to that of an ancient recorder. Its smooth, breathy quality is simultaneously intimate and regal and offers a more pure, gentle substitute for the flute for you to weave into the orchestra or balance out the brilliance of the Irish whistles. Don’t let this mislead you, though — these Renaissance flutes can stand up to scoring tasks of any scale, adding a fullness and mystical quality you’ll be hard-pressed to achieve any other way.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Winds: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
2 Low Irish Whistles Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-07-10 | Listen to the new 2 Low Irish Whistles from Hollywood Fantasy Winds 🎧The low whistles have the same mystical sound of the high Irish whistle, but with a lower pitch range and a deeper, rounder and more mellow sound quality. This is a great way to extend the range of a standard whistle and provide a richer, airier quality that translates even more smoothly to orchestral and cinematic settings. If you enjoy the sound of the bass flute and wish there was a variant with more of a folk quality, this should fill that position quite nicely. Try doubling it at the octave with the high Irish whistle and you’ll have a simultaneously warm and piercing melody that captures the most dramatic and beautiful landscapes you can imagine!Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Winds: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
2 High Irish Whistles Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-07-03 | Listen to the new 2 High Irish Whistles from Hollywood Fantasy Winds 🎧If you've been enchanted by Howard Shore’s melody for The Shire in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring soundtrack, you know the brilliant sound of the Irish whistle well. It’s a staple in Celtic folk music, and it’s extremely flexible as a topline addition to the melodies you create with other instruments in this collection. It shares similarities with a piccolo, but with much more expressive pitch bending and a dramatic contour between registers. Few instruments offer this rare combination of depth and dynamics in higher frequency ranges, and it will be a welcome addition to any fantasy ensemble.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Winds: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
Hollywood Fantasy Winds Walkthrough EastWest Sounds 2023-06-22 | Hollywood Fantasy Winds presents an array of ethereal, majestic woodwind instruments that transcend the modern orchestra, complete with true legato and a wide variety of articulations to command the realism and power you need in a cinematic ensemble of winds. With this collection, you can paint detailed images of Celtic highlands, scrolling mountain ranges, enchanted forests, and any other fantasy settings you can possibly imagine. These winds complete the core orchestral trinity with lyrical strings and brilliant brass, giving you the texture you need to complete a true melodic fantasy ensemble.Many instruments in the Hollywood Fantasy Winds have no parallel in the modern orchestra: sonorous Uilleann pipes, mellow ocarinas, and brilliant Irish whistles to name a few. You’ll find they feel right at home even in the grandest settings though, and that they carry a rich, haunting quality that conventional sample libraries can’t touch. Winds are the lifeblood of fantasy folk music, adept at describing everything from crowded merchant streets to fantastic adventures across uncharted lands. The entire collection is deeply rooted in Celtic musical literature and is perhaps the most unique and evocative section in Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra.Check out the previous released chapters in the Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra series:Chapter 1: Hollywood Fantasy Strings: youtu.be/C1WZ-8wb0-4Chapter 2: Hollywood Fantasy Brass: youtu.be/PVyWG4HE8dEHollywood Fantasy Winds is now available for purchase for an introductory price of $99. Here are the projected release dates and pricing for the future releases in the Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra series:Hollywood Fantasy Percussion – Available July 27th (Intro Price: $99)Hollywood Fantasy Voices – Available August 31st (Intro Price: $99)Hollywood Fantasy Orchestrator – Available October 5th (Intro Price: $99)Of course the easiest and most affordable way to get all the sections of Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra and all 60+ EastWest collections is with a ComposerCloud+ subscription: soundsonline.com/composercloudFind out more about Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra: soundsonline.com/orchestral/hollywood-fantasy-orchestra
6 Low Brass Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-06-16 | Listen to the new 6 Low Brass ensemble from Hollywood Fantasy Brass 🎧Featuring 3 bass trombones, 2 cimbassos, and 1 tuba, we’ve included a powerhouse section of select low brass instruments to help fill out the low end and achieve the growling, dark intensity that even Hollywood Brass doesn’t quite match. Rather than making massive EQ and reverb changes to another brass ensemble, simply add in this collection and you’ll have the perfect complement. Make no mistake, though: This brass section packs the punch and warmth you need no matter the task even on its own, making it a powerful asset for all your fantasy needs.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Brass: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
3 Alpenhorns Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-06-12 | Listen to the new 3 Alpenhorns from Hollywood Fantasy Brass 🎧In addition to its role in German and Swiss folk music, this elongated horn was traditionally used primarily as a tool for communication and as an integral part of ceremonies and festivals. Its sound is uniquely mellow and hollow, owing to its wooden construction and straight rather than wound piping — it makes for a great mellow horn melody, especially in conjunction with the flugelhorns in this collection. Think of this as a group of extra-long hunting horns ready to lead the charge.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Brass: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
3 Wagner Tubas Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-06-07 | Listen to the new 3 Wagner Tubas from Hollywood Fantasy Brass 🎧You can hear the Wagner tuba in the scores to Star Wars IV: A New Hope, the Lord of the Rings films, Jurassic Park, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, World of Warcraft and several other expansive scores that have helped define the modern fantasy sound across movies and video games. Imagine a cross between a French horn and a trombone and you’ll get pretty close, but this ensemble has something a little extra that effortlessly evokes fantastic and unexplored worlds.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Brass: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
3 Flugelhorns Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-05-27 | Listen to the new 3 Flugelhorns from Hollywood Fantasy Brass 🎧This flugelhorn ensemble is an easy choice when you need majestic, mellow brass to carry a theme, especially for fanfares and “royal” settings. The soundtracks of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the original Final Fantasy VII, and L.A. Noire all make use of this instrument’s regal and haunting quality, and you’ll find it’s an easy way to accomplish the same in your own scores. Try substituting this for a trumpet ensemble and you’ll plainly see the fantastical character that these flugelhorns add to your scores!Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Brass: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
Hollywood Fantasy Brass Walkthrough EastWest Sounds 2023-05-18 | Hollywood Fantasy Brass puts the grandeur of some of history’s most iconic brass instruments at your fingertips, complete with a broad articulation set and true legato for maximum realism and authenticity. In the stead of trumpets, you’ll find flugelhorns; rather than French horns, Wagner tubas and alpenhorns take their place. We've even included a powerhouse low brass section that's unlike anything you've heard before.The result is a majesty that modern day orchestras can’t quite replicate, but with the power and conviction demanded by current movies and games. Each of these core instruments is recorded in small ensembles, giving you a far more cinematic quality than solo instruments can achieve alone. As with Hollywood Fantasy Strings, the entire brass collection was recorded in the same hall as our acclaimed Hollywood Orchestra, providing a cohesive sound between all the elements together. Check out the other released chapters in the Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra series:Chapter 1: Hollywood Fantasy Strings: youtu.be/C1WZ-8wb0-4Chapter 3: Hollywood Fantasy Winds: youtu.be/mNolr5rwa9gHollywood Fantasy Brass is now available for purchase for an introductory price of $99. Here are the projected release dates and pricing for the future releases in the Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra series:Hollywood Fantasy Percussion – Available July 27th (Intro Price: $99)Hollywood Fantasy Voices – Available August 31st (Intro Price: $99)Hollywood Fantasy Orchestrator – Available October 5th (Intro Price: $99)Of course the easiest and most affordable way to get all the sections of Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra and all 60+ EastWest collections is with a ComposerCloud+ subscription: soundsonline.com/composercloudFind out more about Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra: soundsonline.com/orchestral/hollywood-fantasy-orchestra
High Strings Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-05-09 | Listen to the new High Strings from Hollywood Fantasy Strings 🎧Low strings wouldn’t be complete without their high-end partners, so we’ve also included 8 violins and 6 violas in the mix. They blend perfectly with the other stringed instruments in the collection and provide a strong backing so the other pieces can shine through; no layering or complex production techniques required.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Strings: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
Low Strings Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-05-06 | Listen to the new Low Strings from Hollywood Fantasy Strings 🎧Including 6 celli and 4 basses, these modern day strings are present for one reason: Power. Before the string bass, there was very little low-end energy in ensembles — energy that modern soundtracks simply can’t live without. This is the perfect way to support your fantasy strings with a consistent style and timbre, extending the range of your entire ensemble instantly.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Strings: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
2 Hurdy Gurdies Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-04-29 | Listen to the new 2 Hurdy Gurdies from Hollywood Fantasy Strings 🎧Perhaps the most unique instrument in the collection, the hurdy gurdy is played via a crank that drags a wooden wheel along multiple felt-coated strings for a thick, layered drone with melodic accompaniment. It’s been utilized in a number of games, movies, and shows like The Witcher, Fringe, The Conjuring, and tons more, but one of its most distinctive uses was in Black Sails — its jagged, “broken” quality is a perfect way to offset the mellow quality of the other pieces in this collection and incorporate a folksy character into any piece.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Strings: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
3 Dulcimers Reel EastWest Sounds 2023-04-22 | Listen to the new 3 Dulcimers from Hollywood Fantasy Strings 🎧The true origins of the mountain dulcimer lie in the Middle East, after which it evolved in Europe and was brought to the Appalachian Mountains by early Scottish and Irish settlers. It's now a staple in tons of folk music and has been used by some of the biggest musicians in modern-day history such as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and The Beatles. Its character is similar to the mandolin, and it boasts a rich combination of warm body and a bright, twinkling high end. This is perfect for fast virtuoso passages and doubles beautifully with the hardanger fiddle and lute.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Strings: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fantasy #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
How To Write Textural Themes EastWest Sounds 2023-04-21 | Writing textural themes with no themes can be challenging. So instead of using melodies, find interesting textures that you can use to convey emotion. And don't forget the mainstays like ostinato strings, brass, and percussion. Here's just one example of how all of these elements might work together. Want to learn more? Watch EastWest Academy 2: Thematic & Textural Scoring – youtu.be/k1HlP3H2xGY....#shorts #composercloudtips #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
3 Lutes Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-04-16 | Listen to the new 3 Lutes from Hollywood Fantasy Strings 🎧The lute is famous for its role in Renaissance folk music in the hands of troubadours and singers, functioning much like the 12-string guitar with a greater midrange emphasis and gentler character. It’s been used in countless soundtracks, including The Tudors, Whisper of the Heart, Only Lovers Left Alive, the popular roguelike game Hades and much more. This 10-stringed instrument is equally adept at both virtuoso passages and providing a smooth chordal background for the viola da gamba and hardanger fiddle.Learn more about Hollywood Fantasy Strings: bit.ly/3TJfzMR#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fanasty #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
How to Write a Theme Without a Melody EastWest Sounds 2023-04-12 | Here's how to write a theme without a melody:1 – First, find a sound that fits that vibe. Let's go with a dark hero feel. 2 – Now let's add another distorted synth element and another just for fun. 3 – The filter is a great way to sculpt the sound.4 – So now, let's hear it in context. Want to learn more? Watch EastWest Academy 2: Thematic & Textural Scoring – youtu.be/k1HlP3H2xGY#composercloudtips #shorts #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
3 Viola Da Gambas Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-04-08 | Listen to the new 3 Viola Da Gambas from Hollywood Fantasy Strings 🎧If you’ve ever listened to sonorous, non-vibrato Baroque bowed string music, you’ve probably had a taste of the viola da gamba’s vibrant quality. Similar in shape and sound to a cello, this lush full-spectrum instrument is an ancestor of the modern string ensemble. It remained in relative obscurity until the film Tous les Matins du Monde brought it back, featuring a traveling viol virtuoso, and has made appearances in scores like Austin Wintory’s soundtrack for The Pathless. Try it out in place of a cello, especially if you want to add in a Baroque chamber feel!#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fanasty #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
3 Hardanger Fiddles Demo EastWest Sounds 2023-03-31 | Listen to the new 3 Hardanger Fiddles from Hollywood Fantasy Strings 🎧Perhaps Norway’s most prized musical contribution, the hardanger fiddle is similar to a violin but with a more vibrant, brilliant quality owing to its body construction and doubled strings — it often sounds like two violinists playing at once! Some of its most stunning uses in modern music are in Howard Shore’s Rohan theme from Lord of the Rings and Bear McCreary’s traditional string arrangements in God of War. Try it out on brilliant, lyrical melodies and sub it in for violins when you need to add in a Viking flair.#shorts #newrelease #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #fanasty #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
Hollywood Fantasy Strings Walkthrough EastWest Sounds 2023-03-24 | Introducing Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra, a brand-new orchestra that includes everything you need to create fantasy film, television, and game soundtracks. Produced Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix, Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra includes unique ensembles of world instruments that have been featured in the biggest movies and games in history, mixed with modern octave-doubled orchestral sections that perfectly compliment Hollywood Orchestra, all with full stereo imaging mic placement and all the features of EastWest’s revolutionary Opus player.Hollywood Fantasy Strings is the first iteration of Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra, putting 5 of the most iconic instruments from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras at your fingertips alongside brand-new stylized recordings from modern-day orchestral musicians. It includes true legato, diverse articulations, everything you need to produce the perfect fantasy cue to the highest professional standards. We infused it with the same power and flexibility as Hollywood Strings, with the same microphone placements, in the exact same studio, tailor-made to mix perfectly, so you can rest assured that your string libraries are all up to the task.Check out the other released chapters in the Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra series:Chapter 2: Hollywood Fantasy Brass: youtu.be/PVyWG4HE8dEChapter 3: Hollywood Fantasy Winds: youtu.be/mNolr5rwa9gHollywood Fantasy Strings is now available for purchase for an introductory price of $299. Here are the projected release dates and pricing for the future releases in the Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra series:Hollywood Fantasy Percussion – Available July 27th (Intro Price: $99)Hollywood Fantasy Voices – Available August 31st (Intro Price: $99)Hollywood Fantasy Orchestrator – Available October 5th (Intro Price: $99)Of course the easiest and most affordable way to get all the sections of Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra and all 60+ EastWest collections is with a ComposerCloud+ subscription: soundsonline.com/composercloudFind out more about Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra: soundsonline.com/orchestral/hollywood-fantasy-orchestra
How to Write a Good Theme EastWest Sounds 2023-03-17 | Writing a good theme doesn't have to be complicated:1 – Keep it simple, but catchy.2 – Now let's let the melody breathe for the first beat of this next phrase.3 – Then just repeat the first motif and then give it some variation after that and that's going to be our theme. Want to learn more? Watch EastWest Academy 2: Thematic & Textural Scoring – youtu.be/k1HlP3H2xGY#composercloudtips #shorts #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
EastWest Academy 2: Thematic & Textural Scoring EastWest Sounds 2023-03-07 | Welcome to the second video in our new EastWest Academy series, where we cover every aspect of music production from beginning to end while addressing a lot of the questions that you've had for us on our YouTube and other social media channels in the process.In this session, we'll be covering some of the general approaches to writing a soundtrack, including thematic scoring, using nontraditional themes that rely more on color and sound design rather than melodies, and of course, textual scoring that doesn't make use of any recurring theme at all. This video is also going to serve as an introduction to orchestration and hybrid composing, but we'll also have videos dedicated entirely to those subjects as well in the future.The best way to get instant access to all of the virtual instruments discussed in this series is with a ComposerCloud+ subscription. For new subscribers, we're offering a FREE 1 Month Trial so you can try out ComposerCloud+ and follow along with the lessons in the EastWest Academy series. Find out more: soundsonline.com/composercloud
How To Use Keyswitches EastWest Sounds 2023-02-24 | Here's how to use keyswitches and articulation mapping to make your pieces sound more interesting and dynamic:1 – Try combining different lengths of shorts to create more expressive articulation patterns. 2 – Don't always just use a single articulation for melody lines. Try switching it up sometimes.3 – And if you have short articulations at the beginning and end of a legato run, you can really make it pop.4 – And here are those runs in context. That's how to use keyswitches and articulation mapping. Want to learn more? Watch EastWest Academy 1: The Fundamentals – youtu.be/wLJiZsiAm2Y#composercloudtips #shorts #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
How to Use CC1 and CC11 EastWest Sounds 2023-02-19 | You have to use CC1 and CC11 to achieve realism with virtual instruments. Here are a few things to know:1 – First, understand that they do different things in different instruments. 2 – In some patches, CC1 controls vibrato. 3 – While in other instruments, CC1 controls dynamics.4 – For many instruments, you'll often wanna use CC1 and CC11 together. 5 – In this example, CC1 controls vibrato and CC11 controls dynamics.6 – And finally, don't try to use volume automation to affect a change in dynamics. That's how to use CC1 and CC11. Want to learn more? Watch EastWest Academy 1: The Fundamentals – youtu.be/wLJiZsiAm2Y#ComposerCloudTips #Shorts #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
How To Use Reverb EastWest Sounds 2023-02-15 | Here are a few quick tips to keep in mind when using reverb:1 – If you're using Opus in a digital audio workstation like Logic Pro or Cubase, it's probably best to use an external reverb.2 – So start by creating an auxiliary track in your digital audio workstation. 3 – Now send some of the audio signal from the main track to the auxiliary track. Let's say -9db.4 – Now let's apply the reverb. Use the strings specific I.R. in EastWest Spaces II from the Southern California Hall.5 – If you're using Spaces II as a send, be sure to turn the dry signal all the way down and the wet signal all the way.6 – Be sure to turn off the internal reverb if you're also using an external reverb or it'll sound washy and muddy.7 – Now let's hear it with only the external reverb.That's how to use reverb. Want to learn more? Watch EastWest Academy 1: The Fundamentals – youtu.be/wLJiZsiAm2Y#Shorts #ComposerCloudTips #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
New Sustain Pedal Function for Hollywood Orchestrator EastWest Sounds 2023-02-12 | You asked and we listened. Hollywood Orchestrator now features a sustain pedal function. To use it, be sure you're on the latest version of Opus and then just load up a preset. Now you can do things like play chords that are far apart from each other on the keyboard without interrupting the sound. Now you can also change chords on top of an ongoing groove with certain presets. And finally, with many presets, you can now play moving lines over an existing chord while leaving your other hand free to manipulate dynamics.Find out more about Hollywood Orchestrator and Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition: bit.ly/40M7ytP#Shorts #composercloudtips #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
How to Write a Modern Villain Theme EastWest Sounds 2023-01-19 | Here's how to write a modern villain theme with Forbidden Planet:1 – Start with a ominous signature texture2 – Let's add a pad and use tremolo on this sound effect to create a pulse3 – Add some brahms from Forbidden Planet4 – And we definitely need some impacts and subbooms5 – For the second phrase, let's add a drone and a kickAnd now you know how to write a modern villain theme using Forbidden Planet. Forbidden Planet, Hollywood Orchestra, and all EastWest virtual instruments are in ComposerCloud+ so subscribe now: bit.ly/3FBQTPY#shorts #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #filmscoring #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
EastWest Product Quickstart Guide EastWest Sounds 2023-01-10 | In this EastWest Product Quickstart Video, film & TV composer Ryan Thomas is going to cover you how to activate and install new EastWest content using either the individual instrument download method, which is one of the groundbreaking new features of the EastWest Opus player, or the entire library installation method.
EastWest ComposerCloud+ Quickstart Video EastWest Sounds 2023-01-10 | Film & TV composer Ryan Thomas welcomes you to ComposerCloud+ in this Quickstart Video. We're going to cover how to activate and install EastWest content, and then we're going to give a bird's eye view of the ComposerCloud+ ecosystem. Find out more about ComposerCloud+ here – soundsonline.com/composercloud
How to Write a Superhero Theme EastWest Sounds 2023-01-09 | Here's how to write a superhero theme:1 – Start with a simple ostinato string line then add some string runs and double with woodwinds2 – Next, add a synth pulse + Brahms from Forbidden Planet + some percussion3 – Use French horns to carry the melody + then add trumpets#shorts #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #filmscoring #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
How to Write Theme Variations EastWest Sounds 2023-01-03 | Here's how to write variations on a theme using Hollywood Orchestra:1 – First, let's try a simple arrangement that clearly defines the melody. 2 – For a comedy variant, let's switch to 3/4 and use pizzicato strings and woodwinds3 – For an action scene, switch to 6/8 and start with ostinato strings4 – Add brass, cinematic percussion, and finally some cinematic choirAnd now you know how to write variations on a theme using Hollywood Orchestra. Hollywood Orchestra and all EastWest virtual instruments are in ComposerCloud+ so subscribe today: bit.ly/3FBQTPY#shorts #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #filmscoring #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
How to Score a Dark Comedy EastWest Sounds 2022-12-29 | Here's how to score a dark, quirky comedy in 1 minute:1 – Start with the new Dark Comedy 01 preset from Hollywood Orchestrator2 – Now let's add a clarinet solo using the pitch bend wheel to give it some character and we'll layer it with some xylophone 3 – For this next section, let's alternate between parts of the Orchestrator phrase and some harp and string shorts4 – For this next phrase, switch to the Dark Comedy 02 preset 5 – Now let's hear it from the beginning and add some violins and French horn in the last phraseAnd now you have a soundtrack to a dark, quirky comedy. All of these instruments and presets are in ComposerCloud+ so subscribe today: bit.ly/3FBQTPY#shorts #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #dark #comedy #filmscoring #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments #dark #comedy
How to Score a Comedy Scene for a RomCom EastWest Sounds 2022-12-20 | Here's how to score a comedy scene for a RomCom in 1 minute:1 – Start with the new RomCom 03 preset from Hollywood Orchestrator2 – For this next phrase, switch to RomCom 04 and add some bassoon3 – Now let's hear it from the beginning and finish it off with some accordion and vibes in the last phraseAnd now you have a soundtrack to a RomCom. All of these instruments and presets are in ComposerCloud+ so subscribe today: bit.ly/3FBQTPY#shorts #composercloudtips #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #cartoon #comedy #filmscoring #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
How to Write a Comedy Scene for an Animation EastWest Sounds 2022-12-18 | Here's how to write a comedy scene for an animation in 1 minute:1 – Start with the new Cartoon Antics 05 preset from Hollywood Orchestrator2 – For this next phrase, switch to Cartoon Antics 063 – Now let's add an English horn to provide a melodic element4 – The mandolin tremolo from RA is the perfect texture for this kind of cue5 – And now let's hear how it all fits together. And now you have a soundtrack to an animated comedy scene. All of these instruments and presets are in ComposerCloud+ so subscribe today at soundsonline.com!#shorts #ComposerCloud #hollywood #music #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #musiciansofyoutube #cartoon #comedy #filmscoring #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
EastWest Holiday Special Livestream EastWest Sounds 2022-12-13 | Join us for the first ever EastWest Holiday Special livestream event this Monday December 12th at 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific. We'll be breaking down a Christmas soundtrack written entirely with EastWest virtual instruments and taking any and all questions on it. Nothing is off the table. We'll be covering topics like how to write an effective theme, orchestration, programming and mixing techniques. Not only that, but if you submit a question during the livestream, you could be one of 12 viewers to win a free year of ComposerCloud+. So if you participate, you could be coming away with just a little bit of extra Christmas cheer this holiday season as you compose without limits with any of the over 42,000 virtual instruments in ComposerCloud+ which includes every product in the EastWest catalog.If you are lucky enough to be selected to win a free year of ComposerCloud+, please contact composercloud@gmail.com to claim your special holiday gift.
How to Write the Intro to a Christmas Comedy EastWest Sounds 2022-12-08 | Here's how to write the intro to a Christmas comedy in 1 minute:1 – Start with the new Christmas Comedy 01 preset in Hollywood Orchestrator2 – After a bit, switch to the Christmas Comedy 02 preset3 – Now let's go through it and add some light additional instrumentation4 – Add strings, brass, woodwinds, harp and choirsAnd now you have a soundtrack to a Christmas comedy intro. All of these instruments and presets are in your ComposerCloud+ so subscribe today: bit.ly/3hyXkuyAnd if you haven't already, check out the full walkthrough for our new Hollywood Orchestrator Comedy Pack here: youtu.be/L_GCN-VzvOQ #shorts #hollywood #orchestra #opus #producer #film #tv #game #soundtrack #composer #filmscoring #filmcomposer #studio #musician #music #christmas #comedy #virtualinstruments #vst #plugins #composercloudtips
Hollywood Orchestrator Comedy Pack Walkthrough EastWest Sounds 2022-12-05 | Watch the Official Walkthrough for the new Hollywood Orchestrator Comedy Pack. We'll be covering the 24 new rip-roaring presets that were designed for scoring everything from from dark, quirky comedies to romcoms and Christmas movies. Not only will we be showcasing each preset live, but we'll also talk about scoring comedy scenes in general and how you can use these presets to create professional soundtracks in just minutes.The Hollywood Orchestrator Comedy Pack is a FREE upgrade for all ComposerCloud subscribers and Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition owners. Make sure you upgrade to the latest version of all sections of Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition, Hollywood Orchestrator, and the Opus engine to gain access to the new comedy presets, which will be in the Scores folder in Hollywood Orchestrator and organized by these four themes: Christmas Comedy (6 new presets), Cartoon Antics (6 new presets), RomCom (6 new presets), and Dark Comedy (6 new presets). Also check out the Official Walkthroughs for the new Hollywood Orchestrator Horror Pack (youtu.be/m4D1lYQwARI), Action Pack (youtu.be/PHIydnKYSuk) and Adventure Pack (youtu.be/86P2LukwUzs).
How to Write an 80s Rock Ballad EastWest Sounds 2022-11-14 | Here's how to write an 80s Rock Ballad with the new EastWest String Machine:1 – Start with the 80s Strings and a pad from String Machine2 – Add a Rickenbecker bass line from Ministry of Rock 23 – Add the hard-hitting polysynth "I Know You Well 02" from Forbidden Planet4 – Add the Joe C Hybrid Kit 80s New Wave kit from ProDrummer and don't forget the gated reverb on the snare5 – Finish it off by adding the Bechstein Classic Pop piano from EastWest PianosAnd now you have an 80s Rock Ballad! All of these award-winning instruments are in ComposerCloud+ so subscribe today: bit.ly/3hyXkuy#shorts #string #machine #opus #producer #film #tv #game #soundtrack #composer #filmscoring #filmcomposer #studio #musician #70s #rock #synth #music #synthmusic #synthesizer #synthwave #synthpop #virtualinstruments #vst #plugins #composercloudtips
How to Write Epic 70s Rock EastWest Sounds 2022-11-11 | Here's how to write Epic 70s Rock with the new EastWest String Machine:1 – Start with the 70s Strings in String Machine2 – Add drums from ProDrummer3 – Add a polysynth with tremolo from Forbidden Planet to give it a pulsing effect4 – Add some bass from Ministry of Rock 25 – Add Piano from EastWest Pianos6 – And of course, some heavy guitar, also from Ministry of Rock 2And now you have Epic 70s Rock! All of these instruments are in ComposerCloud+ so subscribe today: bit.ly/3hyXkuy#shorts #string #machine #opus #producer #film #tv #game #soundtrack #composer #filmscoring #filmcomposer #studio #musician #70s #rock #synth #music #synthmusic #synthesizer #synthwave #synthpop #virtualinstruments #vst #plugins #composercloudtips
EastWest String Machine Walkthrough EastWest Sounds 2022-11-03 | Watch the Official Walkthrough for the brand new EastWest String Machine, a retro virtual keyboard with a twist. Instantly combine string synthesizer samples from the 60s, 70s, and 80s with modern strings, brass, woodwinds, and vocals to create unique vintage vibes for your next pop, rock, or hip-hip masterpiece . . . there is nothing else like it!Paying homage to the great vintage synthesizers of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, String Machine brings the past into future. Produced by sound titans Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix, String Machine samples from some of the greats – the ARP Solina, Oberheim OBX, Roland RS-505, and the Roland Jupiter 6 – and allows you to instantly combine them with modern strings, brass, woodwinds, and vocals to create unique vintage vibes perfect for your next pop, rock, or hip-hop masterpiece.String Machine is now available for purchase and in all ComposerCloud plans. Get String Machine and all 60+ EastWest collections that include over 42,000 instruments for just $19.99/month with ComposerCloud+: soundsonline.com/composercloudDiscover more about String Machine: soundsonline.com/string-machine
How to Score the Opening Credits to a Monster Movie in 1 Minute EastWest Sounds 2022-10-14 | Here's how to score the opening credits to a monster movie in 1 minute: 1 – Start with a gong for atmosphere2 – Play a chord with the new Monster Movie 01 preset in Hollywood Orchestrator3 – Copy and paste it and key change4 – Play a melody in the violins5 – Add epic choir6 – Finish it off with some cymbal swells and timpaniGet all of these award-winning instruments and over 42,000 more with a ComposerCloud+ subscription: bit.ly/3EoRZ2C#shorts #hollywood #music #horror #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #filmscore #filmscoring #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
How to Score a Dramatic Reveal Moment in a Classic Horror Film EastWest Sounds 2022-10-14 | Here's how to score a dramatic reveal moment in a classic horror film:1 – Start by creating a buildup using the Classic Chills 04 preset in the brand new Horror expansion for Hollywood Orchestrator2 – Switch over to Classic Chills 03 preset for the dramatic reveal moment3 – You can use all of the phrase or just part of it4 – Now put everything togetherGet all of these award-winning instruments and over 42,000 more with a ComposerCloud+ subscription: bit.ly/3EoRZ2C#shorts #hollywood #music #horror #musician #producer #musicproducer #film #tv #game #composer #filmscore #filmscoring #soundtrack #vst #plugins #virtualinstruments
