After considerable difficulty with video cap and editing software, I’ve finally gotten two new videos done. I decided to make an arrangement. I did it in Sibelius 7 and Reaper. The first video shows the process of making the arrangement. This arrangement was for violin, cello, piano, guitar, bass and drums. The 2nd video shows […]
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Another in our Introduction to Chords video series is now on YouTube. This video takes a look at chord progressions – the flow of chords from one type to the other. Comments and more importantly, suggestions for future videos are welcome. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNqpv3Q6_eM?hl=en&fs=1] Enjoy the series.
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New additions to the catalog
Some new mp3 instrumentals have been added to the music catalog at http://www.jamesgilbertmusic.com/catalog.php The two new title are Leoni in Africa and Sweet Feel. The first is a blending of African drums and Middle Eastern melodic instruments. A considerable portion of the music consists of a variety of African drums. The melody is added on […]
I posted a video showing some of the features of Session Strings Pro that is shipped with Komplete 8 Ultimate. (I’m not sure if it also ships with just Komplete 8). [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXCc-JPbQ6U?hl=en&fs=1] The video should give you an idea of what is possible with the animator feature. The original material is basic block chords. […]
Here’s another article about one of my YouTube videos. This video has a very rough piece of music in it using the Studio Drummer and Retro Machines from Kontakt 5 (part of Komplete 8 Ultimate) and Reaper. No processing was added. The sound is straight from Kontakt. I loaded a midi file into reaper, added […]