How to Write a Blade Runner Synth Cue in Two Hours | Two Hour Cues | Heavyocity

[@koumospecial]

wow this is phenomenal!!!!!

[@CLaw-tb5gg]

Everyone always forgets the Tron soundtrack. An excellent melding of orchestra and synth. And written by a legend (Wendy Carlos! She helped invent the Moog!)

[@Mattieval]

Also really interesting musical content, she truly is a composer. The Tron 2, Daft Punk soundtrack was really disappointing in contrast.

[@crisbowman]

@@Mattieval I mean, it wasn't Beethoven, but it did what it was suppose to and sounded simple, yet futuristic. I don't think it was suppose to be this complex ode to music, it was just suppose to fit the genre. I wouldn't even consider it anyewhere near Daft Punk's best work even if it was still amazing in theaters. ~ A guy who still doesn't like classical

[@montazownianr1]

@@Mattieval Tron 2 is on my list of the best soundtracks Sci-FI.

[@unknowngaming1432]

I actually liked the Tron: Legacy soundtrack alot. Their blend, to me, was the best step from 80s Sci-Fi to a modern version of that.

[@emanuel_soundtrack]

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[@TheKnightimeProject]

These 2 hour cues are like gold dust - they're do bloody inspirational! Keep'em coming Neil!!!

[@Heavyocitymedia]

I'm glad you're diggin' them! Will do. Best, Neil

[@IsaacCantrell]

Neil, I’ve watched a lot of your videos but somehow I missed this one. This piece is brilliant bro. Really inspiring

[@ThroughShadowIntoLight]

Really cool video Neil, just watched this and the Mad Max style cue back to back and found them both really informative. Love the sounds and have almost all of Heavyocity's products now. Please keep producing these, I'll keep watching them for sure!

[@johnryansullivan2439]

Will this series continue at any point? Unlike most online breakdowns, They're surprisingly informative. Please add more 🤞🏼👏🏼

[@AugustBurnsSam]

I'd love to see more of these 2 hour cues. I'm sure they take a lot of time to write/produce/record, but they're phenomenally informational. Well done, Neil!

[@JeffDaytonMusic]

I'm fanning big-time here in Nashville. Your sounds blow me away. I'm sneaking out of the pencil-and-paper songwriter shelter into your crafts and love the adventure!

[@connorshort4847]

Had no idea that this two hour cues series was a thing and now I need to see the others. Can't wait for more!

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Hi Connor, Thanks for checking it out! Best, Neil

[@chrisaschenbrenner339]

I am loving this series so far! Please do more soon!

[@JonKovach]

Heavyocity instruments always end up at least somewhere in everything I write they are so well done.

[@AbletonAdvancedCommunity]

Man. These guys keep gettin better for me. I love the products. NOVO, Gravity. Products that you hear difference in.

[@allanhavemose]

Neil - thank you for another great instructional video. It’s a perfect format that you prepare the music and then analyze the final product. It was fascinating to see all the FX at the end of the video. Much appreciated. It also really showcases your Heavyocity instruments well :)

[@Levi_Leviathvn]

Love these videos Neil. Really appreciate you going over using plugins at the end. I have much to learn in this field and these videos are super inspiring. Proudly own many Heavyocity products. Thank you for doing these!

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Thanks for the feedback Levi. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Best, Neil

[@MusicalWizardryMarcoIannello]

Welcome to the PC family, Neil, glad to have you with us (that applies to Cubase 10, as well)! Loved the cue, looking forward to what is coming next

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Hi Marco, Thanks for tuning in! The PC's great. Best, Neil

[@nicholastimms2139]

Another wondrously expansive tutorial mi amigos... as always, seemingly on-que to deliver a tutorial that covers exactly what I so happened to be exploring in the days prior... :) So much learned both directly and non-directly through your project-files and your general approach; and perhaps more so for this episode; I enjoyed your moment to keenly "flex" your new skills & tricks implemented following your prior mixing session tutorial. And this is perhaps what captures my love for you Guys @ heavyocity the most; everything you do looks, feels, smells and sounds so fresh, on the pulse of innovation captured within the moment-creation and masterly refined from your own raw experiential inspiration´... Heavyocity truly is the new breed of evolution when it comes to the realms of Virtual Instruments and one awaits with great intrigue to enjoy all that is to come.. cough cough.. EEG biofeedback AI VsT Synths... !!!!

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Hi Nicholas, Thank you for the kind words and support! We're very pleased to hear you are finding these very useful. Best, Neil

[@YungstarProd]

Please do more!

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Soon!

[@twinseed]

Great job!

[@loup1485]

I've already saw you on french TV but I don't remember when 🤔 your channel is cool, keep going!

[@16914]

very good.. keep the vocation going

[@theneopolymath6100]

Very strong Deus Ex vibes on this one. It’s great to see the Heavyocity catalogue become so comprehensive since Damage!

[@kentxx12]

Very good work :)

[@keiththeodosiou]

Great sounds! Very powerful

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Thanks Keith! Best, Neil

[@mineheadX1]

I like the way you stack those DM-307 elements with orch & synth instruments. good demo. thx.

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Hey Earl, Thanks for watching! Stacking elements and blending sounds is a great way to create your own sound. Best, Neil

[@MeinOhrenkino]

Awesome!

[@joshmilne5607]

Long live synth! 🔥

[@ParesisUK]

That reverse delay swell tho 👌🏻

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Glad you like that reverse delay, it's part of the Aeon Piano patch. Best, Neil

[@duanetribune4441]

Awesome as always! Question for you - Would you share how many instances of Kontakt you are using & would you consider doing a video of how you setup your template? I think that would be interesting.

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Hi Duane, I'm using 4 Kontakt instances for this piece. Thanks for the suggestion too! Best, Neil

[@rejuvinatez347]

So Sytnhs, Synth textures, orhestral and percussion for that sci fi.

[@markheighes1218]

Really liked this. Love the hybrid synth and orchestral vibe. Definitely inspired me to have a go at this type of track. What key are you writing in please?

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Hi Mark, thanks! The piece starts in E minor then modulates to C# minor then G# minor. I hope that helps! Best, Neil

[@JAFOpty]

where can we hear the final version?

[@garygimmestad4272]

Hello and thanks for the great production tutorials! I love the eerie looped resonance on the piano. I think you called it a reverse delay. Perhaps I remember that incorrectly but I haven't been able to find any help on reproducing the effect. Anyone?

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Hi Gary, The reverse delay is part of the AEON Piano patch called "Piano & FX Long" if you listen to Channel 3 in that preset you'll hear it. Hope that helps! Best, Neil

[@nobbystyles4807]

its a great insight into this work. ive been trying to get into foley / sound design ive even got a credit for post audio on the number one music video in the uk right now but can i get any work? nope... maybe scoring is the way forward...

[@Michael98447]

Hello Neil, The music from minute 13 is really awesome! Where can i find that?

[@RockManDelta]

8:28 i can hear the Manifest (TV Show) soundtrack here. Obs: 828 is the flight number on the show.

[@brian2706]

MAKE MORE

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Coming soon!

[@wren4077]

Thanks for the tutorial on subscribing. I'm a sub now

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Hi Randeep, Thanks for subscribing! Best, Neil

[@wren4077]

@@Heavyocitymedia thanks for the great content. Pretty alright, Randeep

[@ADuBToR]

you make awesome music dude ... whats the best place to follow and hear those tracks when they're finished :D ? and is there also some kind of edm you do ?

[@abdenise]

podrias compartir aqui una demo ?

[@mineheadX1]

Apocalypse Now was entirely done on analog synths with some lovely percussion...

[@adrianfundescu5407]

Hi! I don't hear Bladerunner here.Ok.But you have some interesting sound packs.As about Bladerunner ,that is an iconic score and Vangelis really left a mark with that.I thi nk that there is a norwegian composer who writes like this ,using the same instruments(Yamaha CS 50 ,etc) .Very interesting.

[@funkstationstudio9813]

Great vid Neil. Thanks. Did you have any compression, EQ or limiting on the Master buss?

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Hi Funkstation, Yes I use a subtle amount of outboard compression and eq on the mix bus. I have API's "The Box" console/summing mixer. I take 8 stereo outs from my D/A into that for a little analog warmness and extra depth. It has an insert option on the stereo bus (master fader) and I put an "Obsidian" stereo compressor running 2:1 ratio w/ no more than 3 db of compression. Then I add a couple of dB's of top and bottom using Dangerous Audio's BAX eq. This same master buss treatment can of course be duplicated with plugins :). Best, Neil

[@muso346]

You reckon Mosaic Leads could work for this or is Synthetic Strings pretty unique sound wise?

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Hi, thanks for writing in. Here is how the two instruments are different...Synthetic Strings is focused on analog string synthesizers specifically sampled for accuracy and quality without compromising their classic sound. It has the synth string designer which uses these classic string synthesizers to create multi-layer evolving sounds, but essentially has synth strings as the building block. Mosaic Leads is gnarlier, more aggressive, and features more complex synthetic layers made out of a wider variety of techniques and using a wider variety of synthesizers. It still can have the warm analog sound, but ultimately has more of a modern sound. Hope this helps answer your question!

[@muso346]

@@Heavyocitymedia thank you v much for this detailed reply! Really helpful info, greatly appreciated!!

[@Heavyocitymedia]

@@muso346 Our pleasure!

[@jon6807]

Is this full track available anywhere?

[@Heavyocitymedia]

HI Jon, we're working on it. Best, Neil

[@ceejay4688]

Which pro level music production software do you use? I am going over to Mac soon, still an amateur/hobbyist but want to buy the right one most compatible with Heavyocity.

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Hi Cee Jay, For composing I'm using Cubase Pro 10. I've been back and forth with Cubase and Digital Performer 9 for the past 2 1/2 years but I do love them both. I think Cubase sounds better overall and tend to compose with it, but I prefer Digital Performer's audio editing work-flow. Regardless of the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) you choose, you should be in good hands with any of the big names like Cubase, Logic, D.P., I hope that helps. Best, Neil

[@ceejay4688]

Thanks for your prompt reply. I shall probably go with Cubase as I know a couple of my pro friends use that one. More likely to get good advice as I learn. Love your sounds.

[@mmbproducer5969]

❤👏👏

[@MartinJovanovic]

Is that the IKEA Marcus chair?

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Hi Martin, it just might be :) Best, Neil

[@yvodezeure9533]

Hi, can I send you my demo Blade Runner track I made a while ago? I wonder if it got potential. Kind Regards

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Hi Yvo, Sure send it to us! Best, Neil

[@Nicholas_PA]

Hi Neil, Please add the ability to drag and drop your own samples, at least into aeon melodic if not rhythmic as well. Some new sound packs would be great too. Thank you!

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Ni Nick, thanks for the suggestion and taking the time to watch with us. Best, Neil

[@trunit770]

i want the MDWEQ5 soooo bad

[@sejtaridiss]

I didn't know Eric Bana makes some music!

[@darkwinter6028]

Constructive criticism: please don’t flip between the two cameras without a really good reason; it’s distracting. 🤔

[@cjbrett89]

"Violos"- part of a nutritious breakfast 😂😂😂

[@Heavyocitymedia]

:)

[@maxiwist1]

En français ?? 😁😁

[@CayenneTravels]

What does 'cue' mean in this context? I've never heard a peice of music referred to as a 'cue' before. Something related to 'que/cue the music' in film, I'm guessing. Thank you for the excellent video and orchestration.

[@Heavyocitymedia]

Hi Cayenne, it's just film and TV industry lingo for a piece of music in a scene. Thanks for taking the time to watch and asking questions. Best, Neil

[@onaucc9899]

I don't understand why SOO MANY Scores / pieces of film music use so much orchestra. The world of sound design is so incredibly vast, it's a shame that in so so many cases "film music" is used interchangably with "orchestral music". I can't stress HOW MUCH MORE would be possible if not everyone and their grandmother thought of music for something like movies or games as orchestral. It certainly got better in the last few years, but it's not even close to where i'd like it to be.

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