How to make cheap (or free) VSTs sound more REALISTIC

[@ZachHeyde]

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[@ZachHeyde]

This video is aimed at those of you just getting started, and covers velocity, track volume, legato, and reverb usage. Leave a comment if you'd like a Part 2 covering CC automation!

[@calebshannon11]

I think it's about time for a part 2!

[@mateogaitan2371]

Closed Captions automation is the best!

[@jamesliamfigueroa]

This is a very helpful video! I also have been facing struggles in making my orchestrations more realistic but eventually I found some solutions. Free VSTs can sound very very good with the right modification and THIS comes with the skill level of the arranger. And yeah, you don't need expensive VST to create good music. Sometimes the simplest things can construct the best outcome. 😁

[@timeless9517]

the automation has to deal with the daw too, thats why i struggle with it using a free daw

[@RobertRodriguezMusic]

Fantastic! It’s so easy to want the latest/ most expensive library but understanding what you already have can be the best thing!

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

Exactly. I've often said that the best instruments/libraries for making music with are the ones you actually have, not the ones you wish you had.

[@mark-ze4en]

Great videos. Can you do a video on your midi gear and software. On the verge of purchasing/ building a PC with the intention of using a range of midi orchestral samples. What connectivity are you using,,, thunderbolt, USB 3.2x2?

[@jean-lucdegbo2496]

Fun fact: That's actually the first Time I really get why send signal is used. 🥳 Thanks you very much. Really good walkthrough about elementary basics.

[@ZachHeyde]

I'm glad to be of help! 😁

[@erzloh]

Amazing video, I would love to see a part 2 on this! :D

[@JustineDMusic]

Yet again, another great video!! Great breakdown on send signals! It was super enlightening and made me realize I have quite a bit of tracks to go back and work on lol. I'd definitely be interested in part 2 :D

[@ZachHeyde]

Thank you Justine! Will definitely do a Part 2 😁

[@evansmaggie]

Thanks for the video! I also didn't fully understand why you'd use sends until now.

[@cactusowo1835]

Thanks for making this video!

[@carminepastore3274]

Great video Zach! You are an excellent teacher.

[@ZachHeyde]

Thanks Carmine!

[@gunntu2166]

you should do paid courses for things like orchestration and orchestral programming and things like that you are an awesome teacher dude

[@ZachHeyde]

Thanks Joseph! Something like that is coming soon :)

[@braynjohnson4302]

I’d love to see some different techniques for different types of instruments or the different sections of the orchestra.

[@gianni1646]

Hi Zach! I’ve just recently discovered your channel and I love it❤! I know this video is older but here’s a question: On the bus track did you mute the dry signal and adjust the wet on the aux? Also, should you remove the reverb from the original track or leave it alone? Thanks. I just hit the Subscribe button and hit the bell! Gianni❤

[@arfo92]

Very insightful, thank you, Zach!

[@pradeepkumar-jr1yc]

Beautifully explained 😊 zach brother🙌🙌🙌

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

I agree with you: you have to learn to play your VST instruments, just like any other instrument.