How To Program Realistic Sounding Strings: PART 1 - Chamber

[@NickNick-zb6hj]

Have only watched a few minutes so far, but the sheer friendliness and willingness of the presenter to share his knowledge is making this a sheer pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@maxprepper8023]

My thoughts exactly!

[@PrinceWesterburg]

Its how you get work too.

[@mohitrahaman]

He is one of the founding fathers of this company too.

[@ChrisHarrrrrison]

"Imagine painting a portrait of a small child... You want them to sit still, but you don't want them to stop breathing". I had to stop to appreciate this one.

[@Unders]

You know what the honesty of this video in humbling.

[@zia238]

I agree! I love this bloke and his sound libraries are brilliant.

[@PrinceWesterburg]

@Bratislav Metulski - I should have been "You know what? The...", punctuation!!!

[@JohnMassari]

Totally agree.

[@pastorkspeaks]

Since 6th grade, being in band, studying music, reading music, wanting to give up, produced, and played for so many people... here he comes and end my whole career by not knowing music that well and yet writing music for tv game shows 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 truly you can do anything if you take hold of the opportunity

[@ManchesterMusic]

Love that the webcam feed has been de-saturated. Spitfire's commitment to its grainy 'aesthetic' is admirable :)

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

OMG !! 20:08 Who needs music theory anyway if you can come up with a piece like this. Wonderfulllll !!

[@Joe11Blue]

Music Theory built his samples, and the filters he used.

[@rdru2ner82]

This video is how I learned how to start becoming a media composer, and his newest one from Albion One videos completed my education of orchestra music. After, I started reading books that Christian's recommended. Never looked back ever since. Thank you, Christian I appreciate all you did for me from these videos.

[@fabulousk9014]

Which books?

[@XxsaintsblackxX]

Fabulous K I would love to know which books as well. I want to keep track on them for the future

[@AbubakirGadirov]

MORE ORCHESTRAL TUTORIALS! I DEMAND IT! :D

[@spitfireaudiollp]

Just editing Symphonics as we speak... Any inappropriate phrase you'd like me to include (sex pest was a dare BTW).

[@groovemoustache]

An inappropriate phrase? Well I'm really bad a melodies so I'm sure I've got plenty laying around in older songs. BADUM TSS

[@becauseisaac]

@@spitfireaudiollp Hahaha, that's awesome.

[@bigmoomusic]

he made this from scratch in 30 minutes... would take me 30 minutes just to get my string preset right 😅 masterpiece

[@youmilkpack]

The moment you said you dont read music either and yet created professionally for 20 years gave me so much happiness as I dont read and always wanted to release scores for films! I guess Logics notation helps here ( I use Studio One)

[@cactusowo1835]

I only read sheet music when I want to learn a piece, i find it impractical to compose and produce

[@andrewludlam5686]

This is incredible. You have made a profound difference to my existence. Thank you so much.

[@datwenty6724]

mine too

[@pastorkspeaks]

I felt this on a deep level bro...

[@Torzelan]

Did not expect the humour and relatively brisk pace, excellent tutorial! Thanks!

[@sylvain54000]

Torzelan i

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

Very rare to see this kind of friendly video under the account of a vendor Great Job !!

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

10:00 I don't understand why many people are against the assignment of different articulations to channel tracks. The majority of composers prefer this method. I see this method is far more practical than using expressions maps with few tracks. The main benefit is you can see your articulations on separate channel strips in your mixer so you can control volume, effects, EQ, ...etc on each one.

[@MrAchandrachud]

Perfect

[@santibanks]

My viewpoint as producer and mix engineer is that such a workflow might be useful for composing but is in reality just useless to work with in a mix session. I don't wan't to control the EQ for every type of articulation done by the first violins. They are just an instrument (group) and I treat it as such. In the same way that I treat a Piano like 1 instrument and don't want to have separate tracks for loud playing, soft playing, stride playing, trills, etc. If a certain section needs some form of different EQ, I automate it. And that is how it has always been done. The point of mixing is that you are able to find your way around quickly and have as much within reach as possible in order to make it manageable and perform mix actions in a quick fashion as the track is rolling. DAW's allow for as many tracks as your CPU is able to handle and that runs in the hundreds. But the moment it ends at the mix engineer, they are not able to find anything within 300 tracks. I don't have time to scroll through endless lists of tracks. WIth the additional problem that I cannot label 300 tracks and see all those labels on my console as scribble strips have limits in the number of characters. Ergo: we bounce it back to stems anyways and mix that stuff, using automation to perform gain rides, patching in and out of different EQ's, etc. I don't want more than 5 tracks for a string orchestra so that I can set global levels for each section and maybe tweak something with EQ if one section is really sounding off because of the recording (maybe the double basses are recorded too boomy, that I'd fix there). Then just bus it to 1 String section track and treat the section as 1 instrument. I am active in jazz/rock genres but I doubt that the process differs significantly for general orchestral recordings. I do think it is different in Hollywood though. As they use 200 track consoles to mix film stuff (hence digital desks are so popular in scoring stages).

[@XxsaintsblackxX]

santibanks I appreciate this & I’ll keep that in mind when composing

[@MatthewSwasta]

@@santibanks I like both of your thought here. I am amatuer at best, but I like the sources broken down into basic elements or on multiple tracks with groups going to buses and then mix buses from there to the master bus. I guess that is what may be called stems??? I like to control each element because, say, a harmonic edge of bow may be too harsh in the mix, and I may want that one sound controlled separately, for example. Learning a lot here...thanks.

[@misi1979]

A real inspiration for people Who just love music and want to create but don't have the opprtunity to study with qualified people or institutuion. KEeep up the good work, We are all gratefull for sharing You'r advices...and big respect for the honesty !:)

[@CpTnlAw]

That's honestly one of the most fabulous tutorials / masterclass / course I seen and heard. Extremely informative, I really feel like I've learned something and the way you have done it is really efficient. Thank you!

[@OUTSS1]

This video's are so helpful and spitfire is a great company! Really has an authenticity to their staff and products

[@JamesRuffMedia]

Excellent video, thank you so much for being so generous in creating this and sharing with the world. The fact that you've turned your hand into your dynamic control with your Beringer is spectacular. This is exactly the secret I was looking for.

[@lindsaydrew_w]

Agreed! I am wondering which Behringer it is!? Thinking the X-Touch...

[@SwapneelGhosh95]

This video changed my life.

[@homeofcreation]

from being rich to being poor I suppose from buying all the libraries.

[@DonetskiLetsplayshik]

don't forget a new hard drive to accommodate a 500gb piano library you've bought for your stimulus check which is absolutely necessary for your new creative project you're never going to finish

[@acidhendrix]

@@DonetskiLetsplayshik lmfao

[@Roland_Geyer]

Thank you very much for this wonderful explanation. They have raised my ability to use strings in the classical orchestra to a new level 👌 👍👍👍

[@CHMmusic]

This is one of the best kind of tutorials I have seen yet. Like the comment below mine: the honesty is incredibly humbling. You are an amazing composer.

[@sonoman247]

Christian, great video! I absolutely love your tutorials, I have learned so much over the past 7+ months from just your tips and tutorial vids. Thank you for taking the time to do these! And by the way, don't shy away from speaking out loud when you use the quick short cut commands you use in Logic...I too am a Logic user, and you take me to school each time lol 👍🏻

[@coreaudiovisual3461]

I’ve been researching orchestral libraries and a few stood out - namely Ark 1, symphobia and Albion one. But this level of generosity and customer service to teach and share your method has convinced me to support Spitfire. Thanks for the class and yes, the demo song does kick ass.

[@RicardoHenriqueDeSRaymundo]

Fantastic!!! the SpitFire sound is perfect and this video was a really great lesson. This is one of these videos that I 'll certainly watch many other times! It's good to see a master in action!! Thank you!

[@daviddebonomalta]

Man, this is fantastic. Really inspiring for someone with a music theory background but I'm not very knowledgeable on the patch and MIDI controller side of things. Brilliant!

[@GeoffNossiter]

Once again another really good tutorial from Christian/Spitfire - love the informal (yet still highly informative) presentation. Looking forward to more!

[@michalm972]

This tutorial was a lot to digest for someone who didn't distinguish violin from viola. But after watching it couple of times, googling a lot Italian terms, and reworking it from scratch in Ableton with Spitfire Labs, I've learned a lot and probably avoided a lot of trial and error. Thank you very much Christian, and thanks to Spitfire for LABS. I will definitely buy some of Spitfire libraries in the future.

[@TheSaniwaa]

This is a great masterclass, people would buy this type of content

[@AMBIOSIS]

Great words Christian. There is quite a majority of people who feel the music as they write, and of whom cannot read music in it's full entirety. Creation is the main thing and you have adopted it very well. 🙂

[@lucaspruim]

Came here by accident while listening to an eq/mixing tutorial. I had been searching for a video about this exact subject for a week and had already given up hope of ever finding one. You work in mysterious ways Internet.. Thnks for making and posting this video!

[@OliKember]

Thanks so much for putting this together. Full of great tips and humour. It's heartening to know that you didn't start composing until you were 29 - it's not too late for me then, either! More videos like this please!

[@robertparkerpiano]

I absolutely love your straight shooting approach. No airs put on. Can you just imagine with your genius, if you'd seen this tutorial at 16? You are amazing. I tried to describe what I'd seen to my wife, but could not find the words, so she just stared and smiled. All she knows is "this Christian guy...blah, blah, blah, blah". Thank you for being so generous with your process.

[@UndisclosedTalent]

This is just stupendous and so giving...

[@theRyanStrong]

Love this! Please continue to make these, so helpful to realize the potential of the products in a real world situation.

[@TheSlowPianist]

I'm commenting like an idiot because I've only watched the first 53 seconds, but you saying that you started at 29 and didn't know music theory gave me a warm, reassured feeling. I'm 29 now, and am in the opposite situation of being a trained classical musician with zero knowledge of technology or production. I've been wrestling with the question of whether to start down the game music path as it's something I've always thought about, and my age and the initial expense of buying software and equipment are my main sources of doubt. Anyway, I'll keep watching but thanks for this minute I've seen so far, even if it's just an intro!

[@TheSlowPianist]

Ok, here again just below 3 minutes, only marginally less of an idiot commenter. Great, great writing (the things you're saying!)

[@EighthSpectre]

WOW! Fantastic piece of music and a brilliant tutorial! Can't wait for more

[@jedstephens5959]

excellent video, very informative and entertaining too, good to see that no formal music theory education is required to write beautiful music. thank you.

[@ozo1489]

Wow, I am only watching 5 min for now and can't help to stop and leave a comment You are so kind and knowledgeable to organzine the information clarity in this video. This is literary that I read in the orchestration book. Thank you!!!

[@Nutshell2K]

This is amazing. You could forget that this is spitfire really this is just really interesting and helpful stuff

[@maninacupboard]

I love the chorale opening of the piece. With the tremolandos and pizzicato basses it sounds like Sibelius.

[@picksalot1]

Thank you for demonstrating your processing of recording, and bringing VST instruments to life with your skilled usage of faders. A few minutes into seeing how effective your use of faders was in creating expressive performances, I paused the video and moved my 8-track digital recorder, which also has MIDI control, to the left side of my recording desk where I could have access to my faders, just like you have in your setup. I will be watching your video many times to try and glean as much from it as possible. You have an impressive skill set and excellent ear, even without knowing all the music theory, etc. I can tell that my recording processing will be profoundly affected by the videos you've posted. Subscribed, and will be starting a deep dive into your videos. Thank you for sharing what it takes to really takes to bring life to virtual instrument orchestration.

[@CharlesHarrisonMusicTuition]

Thanks, Christian. Really enjoyable watch, please keep the content coming. Cheers!

[@jolyoncox]

That was incredibly good. Thank you.

[@TommenIBaratheon]

You Sir, have inspired me. Thank you!

[@loslobosjr]

Most excellent tutorial, Christian!

[@Valabaluza]

As I am currently starting to get into orchestral composition from a more urban approach of music production for many years I would be willing to spend money for a collection of in depth tutorials on orchestration, music theory and composition like this from you guys, please keep it up!

[@piotrkarpis25]

Finally something really helpful we need more like that

[@PrinceWesterburg]

The finished piece is very Arvo Part - this is impressive if you have seen the lengths his recording techs go to!

[@PhilsHarmony]

Beautiful sounding strings, thx for taking the time to create this excellent tutorial. Also thx for the great talk last week at STC :)

[@spitfireaudiollp]

Absolute pleasure, I loved Cologne!

[@ephjaymusic]

This video is GOLD! Very instructive! Thank you so much!

[@AllanGildea]

Thank you so much Christian. So helpful.

[@ClefferNotes]

Fantastic video, superb demo track too! :)

[@adrianzag]

Thanks for this Christian, just awesome. PS Your score for 'The Go Between' was gorgeous...

[@jamesremus4323]

Sounds wonderful; thank you for sharing your tutorials.

[@SelfHealingGod]

This is very education for me and thanks very much for the basics..

[@josephparry]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@zandewilson]

A privilege to watch! Thanks

[@rmxmslowverb]

Thank you Christian, this is so informative and helpful!!!

[@j.veroni]

I had that keyboard at the same age as you and same self-taught background in music. I was sharing with somebody online today who was feeling disadvantaged because they didn’t get the grade they wanted. I mentioned I had mostly taught myself everything that I needed for life. Thanks for posting.

[@martinsokol3527]

Insane tutorial. Thank you Spitfire.

[@ThirdFocusMusic]

Dam this is awesome not many decent Orchestral tutorials around, very useful

[@NorthArchRising]

So good, and funny. Love the way you put this together

[@GprokYB]

Very informative video! Thanks a lot!

[@comrestudios6040]

You are an inspiration!

[@nickknee-case298]

One of the best videos on youtube

[@von_Apa]

Thanks a lot! Very interesting video with your generous sharing. I am an old pop musician but I have started to get into this world and it is fantastic. 🎶🎧🎶

[@thienkimhoang554]

I think the sounds of Strings Section is very close to the REAL STRING ORCHESTRA. How wonderful !

[@lozdrum]

This was great, I look forward to the symphonic strings one. Thanks a lot.

[@DMidNyte]

I love your videos. I too have a bcf2000. Actually, i have 2 of them. I could never get them to work as CC controllers, so i use them as mixers in tandem. I use a korg nanokontrol 2 for vst controlling. Your videos are a huge help. Thank you for all your hard work

[@Mrjononotbono]

You make this stuff look so easy. It's a great video!

[@BreakBeta]

This is an amazing tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing

[@Digistring2010]

this presentation is very informative...and helpful for all musician.........it sounds great when you are playing..........thanks for this post.

[@VilhelmKruse]

Great tutorial. Keep them coming.

[@cleverestx]

Great video, the moving your left hands on the slider always while recording is worth the entire video; that would have never occurred to me. Thanks! (now I just need to find a cheap fader controller I can add to my S61 MK2 since that made me broke, lol)

[@jeffb1886]

I had the same reaction!! Korg nanokontrol2. Great reviews and the price was right!

[@InLightTone]

Wow, that was some work put into that video, very entertaining and informative too!

[@InLightTone]

Christian do you practice keyboards at all or do you just wing it? I always wondered whether keyboard practice is wasted time when composing media music since the goal is not to be a player...

[@NedalKouissi]

Good question

[@InLightTone]

Nedal Kouissi I've asked this to many composers and never get an answer!?!

[@Harrysound]

This is golden!.......nearly brunt my burgers watching this.

[@FelixLoyascleaningservices]

Thank you for presenting a little of heaven in earth . Very well appreciated.

[@SharmaYelverton]

Really enjoyed this. Lovely compositional ideas as well. How you do more.

[@AdamWoodhams]

Thanks for this, sounding really great. Just a few notes for you.....

[@DigitalCasm]

Yup. Impressionistic music making is wonderful. Having music theory in your back pocket is great for "problem solving" but you really cannot substitute your approach.

[@Bashanvibe]

very nice enjoyed this

[@blazing6string]

I couldn’t tell what you were doing most of the time but I liked listening

[@Public_Relations_Dept]

Awesome video, thanks. Helped me a lot with strings!

[@VAXON100]

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[@musicaliceo]

Thank you, it's very useful to learn using the sample libraries.

[@gators21754]

Thank you for shearing your many years of experience i found it truly inspiring great

[@ArthurStone]

Thanks Christian/Spitfire - really useful and informative : -)

[@ABS_AD77]

Hats off to you sir. God Bless.

[@franciscoaragao9672]

Great job, man. Thank you. Muito bem, cara. Obrigado por nos mostrar.

[@caitiffchoir]

thank you for this awesome tutorial!

[@JohnMassari]

Respect on the comparison to choir. If I can sing my parts, real and virtual instruments will sing as well.

[@cladmarti1780]

Thank you for this vidéo, very useful to see how to make Strings with a DAW. Beautiful music BTW

[@GameBuilder15]

Great tutorial, looking forward to the next one. Modern Warfare 2 at 17:17

[@tsc3511]

Sounds great! Though at 23:48 those last few notes sounded awesome to me - the dissonance really added to the character of the piece.

[@MatteoArtuso1699]

Le librerie di Spitfire, con i suo programma sono probabilmente le migliore in circolazione come risposta latenza !

[@Laotzsa]

Thanks for not charging me for this knowledge 🙌

[@pgsmedianetwork]

If I walk out for a cup of tea I have forgotten everything

[@lindapoulton2982]

Yeah...'Groundhog Day' every time you leave.

[@tipvandenbos6416]

Great video! It would be awesome to learn about how you have your template setup.

[@Shareef2610]

thanks for your generous information.

[@baldwyntin608]

Thank you very for all the great tutorials. Beautiful compositions ! Wouldn't it be possible to make a tutorial about making sound solo instruments as realistic as possible?

[@theinfideluk]

I make techno in Ableton, but my next purchase is some nice strings :)