Writing A Symphonic Metal Track (Soundiron Session)

In this video Craig Peters walks you through his short composition "Artificial Extinction" showing you how he combined orchestral elements and sound-design with metal. Adding these elements to rock, metal or even pop productions can add a whole new dimension to your music.
The libraries used include: Hyperion Strings Elements, Glitch Hero, Requiem Light Symphonic Choir, Cruiser, Symphony Series Brass and Voices of Rapture.
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[@TheeCosmocrator]

Would love a "Symphonic Metal how to series" 😉

[@SoundironAudio]

That would be fun to do! But for now we're exploring different styles/genres. Who knows maybe down the road! Thanks for watching!

[@MrBlacksphere]

I'm also interested in a series. :-)

[@dirk.claassen]

@@SoundironAudio I too give my vote for a complete Symphonic Metal Series! Really cool track Craig. Plus awesome hair! 🤘

[@SoundironAudio]

Interesting! What would you like to see if I was to do a series on it?

[@SoundironAudio]

What would you like to see if we did a full series on it? and thanks!

[@Wuozlinga]

"...symphony x and dream theater, which I like..." , that's when I knew this video was basically made for me! :D

[@SoundironAudio]

I love both of those bands. Thanks for watching Lukas! - Craig

[@Zharioo26]

This is one of the very best tutorials I've ever seen in my life, and I've watched many. Thanks a lot for all the content !

[@SoundironAudio]

Thank you very much! We really appreciate it.

[@RaphaelGroupColombia]

Terrific bro. Very very good!!!

[@SoundironAudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@J-MLindeMusic]

In the beginning I just wanted to add some strings into my metal songs...five years later I mostly make cinematic music, and I've managed to get my hands on a hardware synth and terabytes of samples. Funny how things work out. Also, thumbs up for GGD. The combination of Matt and Nolly is drum magic.

[@ZFDMusic]

If you're open to it, I'd love to chat and hear or even see some of what you do. I love the songs on your profile, I'd love to learn more! I'm still in the learning stages so looking for direction and mentoring

[@Eurodrummer666]

The "non-gainy" amps, blended with hi tone amps, make a very meaty guitar sound.

[@arthurbrown7501]

That's absolutely amazing!

[@SoundironAudio]

thanks for watching 🤘

[@heavydevy-c5630]

Holy Crap! Soundiron! One of the only symphonic metal tutorials lol! No one wants to do it and you say its so easy XD! In truth though from some people, it is actually a little hard if you super epic and theatrical but you really don't need to. I like going super epic and theatrical though. Btw, would love to see that symphonic metal series. I'd like to see maybe composing the symphony, and more of a walkthrough? Maybe show some music theory if you know some? Btw I use your voices of rage! I don't regret buying it XD! You're going to laugh at this but I'm actually using this to make Miku Hatsune scream putting it through a vocoder and turning up the pitch in VOR. I was never satisfied with the Japanese metal artists that use vocaloid screams that sound like something in industrial aggro-tech so I improved it a little. So that library man, is getting used lol!

[@SoundironAudio]

Thanks for watching! It's definitely fun to breakdown these types of styles. There will be more metal type composing videos in the future!

[@wizmos74]

Awesome track and thanks for video. Please do more this kind of stuff. Maybe possible create track in real time that woupd be awesome

[@soloridertv]

Poster in the background says "never has it been so much fun to be afraid". Very metal! Thanks for the video.

[@SoundironAudio]

You gotta love Creepshow! Thanks for watching!

[@chrisdunnettmusic]

Awesome video...thanks for posting this :)

[@coreaudiovisual3461]

Next tutorial should be in full corpse paint brother

[@SoundironAudio]

haha! Maybe I'll do a symphonic black metal track in the future! - Craig

[@TheBoglodite]

@@SoundironAudio You should! That would be perfect!

[@muzalchemy5792]

Sounds amazing! Like Epica😍 From what library arpeggios are taken?

[@Nikolashiin]

Sounds awesome!

[@SoundironAudio]

Thanks for watching Niklas!

[@joereyna614]

I’ve been trying to figure out how to add the extra “umff” to my music and you’ve pointed me to the right direction. Glad I came across your vid. & subd!! Those plugins are pricey! Lol

[@SoundironAudio]

That's awesome, Joe! It's usually a combination of small moves. If there's any specific things you'd like to see in future videos please let us know!

[@JCantamessa]

Sounds killer dude!

[@SoundironAudio]

Thanks Joe!

[@Dirk_Ehlert]

Really great stuff Craig :)

[@SoundironAudio]

Thanks, Dirk! I'm glad you enjoyed it! - Craig

[@user-vj8rp9vo4u]

please help. im using soundiron hyperion strings in my rock mix but doesn't cut through the mix. and the top end is fizzy. please help thank you

[@SoundironAudio]

Sometimes to get the orchestra to sit within the context of a rock or metal mix it comes down to eqing the guitars, bass, and various other instruments outside of the orchestra to get them to sit in the mix. Make sure to high pass the guitars and bass and eq out any harsh frequencies that may be battling with the strings.

[@MihaiSorohan]

Not bad. The bass by itself sounded pretty fake, but in the mix, even just with the guitars was good.

[@SoundironAudio]

Yeah some VST's sound better in context. Thanks for watching!

[@erik9817]

What key is this in? What chords do you use? Almost no one mentions this, I wonder why...

[@SoundironAudio]

When it comes to metal I don't write in specific keys unless it is a requirement. For me it's more of a feel or vibe I'm going for than a specific key. I've studied music theory on my own being self-taught, but I use it more for figuring out harmonies or use it when I need it. Harmonic minor and diminished tend to work well in metal, but that's not where it ends. - Craig

[@ioanabuzz]

well....fuck i wasn't expecting this sound :o

[@SoundironAudio]

cheers!

[@victornoagbodji]

why did you go with the 8/4 time signature?

[@SoundironAudio]

Sometimes I use 8/4 because I like the accents to be on the 1 of every 8 beats. It really depends on the music and It's more of a preference thing really. Thanks for watching!

[@ArchlordCevic]

Hey cool tracks. Question, I'm just starting to learn how to do this stuff is there a keyboard u reccomend for a noob to make similar stuff? Not sure what u need exactly.

[@SoundironAudio]

Any midi controller will likely work fine, we love the Komplete Kontrol keyboards from native instruments.

[@rolsen1304]

What DAW is this?

[@SoundironAudio]

The DAW I use is Cubase 11 Pro. At the time of this video I think it was 10.5 Thanks for watching! - Craig

[@rolsen1304]

@@SoundironAudio Thank you! You find Cubase well suited for metal and orchestral pieces? Love your content by the way!

[@PhlegmBoHiggins]

This guy is a genius I dont think y'all understand.

[@SoundironAudio]

You're too kind, Ryan! - Craig

[@victornoagbodji]

so where do we get this music? 😁

[@SoundironAudio]

Here you go! soundcloud.com/soundiron/craig-peters-artificial-extinction-dressed-soundiron-requiem-light-symphonic-choir

[@GlennMathisen]

😬

[@GMJ7320]

??? This goes crazy

[@bikesnbeerz]

First :P