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Cinematic Music: The Essentials
Before we dive in!
Welcome to this course! (0:42)
Basic Music & Production Terminology
More Coming!
Preface
Introduction
A Brief History Of Music Production
Please, Can We Keep The Piano?
Put Aside The Theory Books
Tools Of The Trade
Studio Equipment
Equipment & Software (1:56)
The Computer
Computer Tips For Composers
Computer Budget
The Audio Interface
The MIDI Keyboard
Size Of MIDI Master Keyboards
The Headphones & Monitors
Recommendations On Headphones & Monitors
Microphones, Cables, Extra Accessories
Types of Microphones
A Portable Studio
Computer Quiz!
Audio Interface Quiz!
MIDI Keyboard Quiz!
Headphones & Monitors Quiz!
Assignment #1 - Equipment
Software & Samples
Sample Libraries & VSTi's
Samplers
Digital Audio Workstation
Recommended Orchestral Sample Libraries
Which Sample Library To Buy First? (2:18)
Other Recommended Libraries
Plugins & Synths
Recommended Plugins
Free Sample Libraries & Synths!
Setup & Installation
Setup & Installation (1:10)
Simple Studio Layout
Video Lecture: Setting Up A Simple Studio (8:44)
DAW & Drivers Setup
Testing it out!
Our First Template (14:59)
Adding on reverb (7:47)
Assignment #2: Setup
DAW Overview
Quick word about DAWs
Menus & Panels (5:13)
Instruments & Tracks (3:36)
Recording & Mix Panel (4:00)
Click & Transport (1:35)
Automation (2:46)
Exporting (1:10)
Routing & Signal Flows (6:21)
Basic Music Theory
Let's Compose! But first... (0:54)
Beats & Meter (1:55)
Notes (1:12)
Chords & Harmony (5:53)
Chord Progressions
Articulations
Composition (1:26)
Orchestration (3:17)
Frequency ranges (3:21)
Modes
Basic Music Theory Quiz!
Assignment #3: Music Theory
Composing Music
Let's Start Making Music!
MIDI Programming Techniques Part 1 (8:49)
MIDI Programming Techniques Part 2 (4:09)
Composing With Triplets (2:47)
Video Lecture: Our Very First Composition (45:43)
Music Composing Walkthrough #1: On A Journey Afar (93:37)
Assignment #4: Test Yourself!
Mixing & Mastering
Mixing & Mastering
Must-Read: Very Important Mixing Advice!
EQ
Reverb
The Compressor
Delay
Distortion
Inflators, Phasers, Flangers, And The Rest
M/S Mixing & Dithering
Video Lecture: Mixing Tools (39:07)
Video Lecture: Mixing Walkthrough (35:26)
Video Lecture: Mastering (8:43)
Video Lecture: Final Track Adjustments (12:07)
Conclusion On Plugins
The Most Important Music Tip Ever
Assignment #5: Mixing & Mastering
Final Words
Final Words (1:03)
Feedback Form
Music Composing Walkthrough #1: On A Journey Afar
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