Programming orchestral strings in Logic, part 1: expression and modulation
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Starting from one violin line: how orchestral sample libraries respond to MIDI controllers, dynamic sample layers, whether to quantise, shaping with CC11 expression and modulation, legato, glissando via velocity, and vibrato on CC21.
The first part of a three-part series on writing for orchestra in Logic, from a working composer and teacher. It's about making samples sound played rather than programmed.
- 1:14 Recording 1st Violin line
- 1:35 Understanding MIDI controllers for orchestral samples
- 3:08 Understanding dynamic sample layers
- 4:39 Quantise? (or not)
- 6:36 Closing interface and analysing notes in Piano Roll
- 7:36 MIDI CC11 Expression for Volume control
- 10:56 Introducing Modulation for shaping
- 12:45 Alternative Modulation lines - different musical results
- 14:57 Editing Modulation
- 16:22 Expression and Modulation working together
- 17:43 Force Legato
- 19:50 Velocity - Glissando