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Midi Ghost Notes

Only recently did I realize how helpful Ghost notes can be when composing a midi performance. This quest began recently when I was composing in Ableton Live.

In linear view I love the way the midi tracks can be clicked on and edited in the piano roll.

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Free Articulation Maps for Cakewalk and BBCSO CORE

 I made these up last evening. I am told they work with BBCSO Professional as well. 

Enjoy!

BBCSO Articulation Maps

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any piano vst recommendation

I listen to Yiruma's piano songs a lot and hope to write some music like that. I really find his piano song is really special in the piano effect compared to others.

I am not sure if he recorded by midi or a real piano, but I am here looking for the

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Which DAW is best for MIDI composers?

My research suggests that FL Studios is the best DAW for MIDI composers. What are your thoughts? What DAW/DAWS do you use and what are the advantages for each?

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Some DAW plug in Deals that might be too good to pass up

No this isn't spam or me trying to sell you anything. 

I've been recording for quite awhile and during that time you begin to see what's good and what isn't. During this process I sometimes come across daw plugins that are a bit better than the typic

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Sonar Platinum - what next

Hi,

I have been using Sonar/Cakewalk for a long time. Now they have shut their doors. I am trying to find the best DAW to transition to (I prefer staying in Windows but dont mind Mac if I have to go there) - considering Cubase or Logic Pro. I mostly

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Free Sonar Platinum

Cakewalk has been sold to BandLab who is now offering a free version of Sonar Platinum if anyone is interested. The license is for six months and I don't know what will happen at the end of that period.

Windows only apparently. Here is the press rele

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In Over My Head With the Carbon 61 Software Bundle

I've been using an old MIDI keyboard to compose in Sibelius 7. After I finish a piece, I export each individual instrument to a separate wave file, then insert each file into Reaper as a separate track and mix them down. When I export the file, Sibel

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Anyone using Cubase in conjunction with Scoring software such as Finale or Sibelius?

I see that members are often asked to supply a Score of their works to better help critique them.
Usually this is in the format of a PDF file.
I'm sure that I will need to study the use of the Score Editor in Cubase in much more detail,
however, there s

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Thoughts on "MUST HAVE" VSTs/PLUG-INS??

Hey!

I'm sure a version of this thread exists but I am looking for feedback on what ya'll think are composing software every one "must have." I don't mean literally, rather the ones you use the most and love.

I use Kontakt like there's nothing else. An

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2.1 Logic Pro mixed orchestral score for a 5.1 surround film project?

A director has requested an orchestral score mixed in 5.1 surround. I am only familiar with 2.1 as I only have a 2.1 speaker setup. Aside from purchasing a 5.1 speaker setup and learning to mix in 5.1 within Logic, is there any major audible differen

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Virtual controllers for those with no keyboards

Hello there :)

I guess this topic fits in the DAW context.

I don't have a keyboard or a midi controller, so that makes it very difficult to translate melodies to midi. My usual process is to painfully click and drag the notes individually and then cr

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Orchestral templates, how are yours set-up?

So I'm working on setting up a orchestral template in my DAW (Reaper) that I can use as a starting point in new compositions. I use Hollywood Strings and Hollywood Brass for composing.

I was wondering if any of you have an idea on how to structure i

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How to alter the speed of a recording with preserved great sound quality?

Hi!

In the nineties, I used to try out new composition ideas for fast pieces for solo piano by playing them slowly on the piano and recording them with a MiniDisc recorder, and then listening to the recording, to get an idea of approximately how the

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DAW Tutorials/Resources?

Hey all!

I should be getting some money coming in soon from some work I have been doing with an indie game studio and I am looking to finally get a proper DAW. I currently use Sibelius 7 notation software and some use of Audacity.

Prior to leaving co

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what's a great DAW for a beginner?

The quality of my sound and mixing is a sore spot.

I am new to this world and would appreciate some advice on a simple, but richly functional DAW to get my feet wet.

Thanks!

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Sibelius Lives!

For those of us who were Livid when Avid closed up shop for the Sibelius notation, we can now celebrate it's acquisition by Steinberg:

Read about it at New Music Box

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