CUBASE KEY COMMANDS to Boost Your MIDI Editing Workflow Why Cubase? Since my first encounter with MIDI back in the late 90s using Cakewalk, I’ve journeyed through various DAWs like Propellerhead’s Reason, Apple’s Logic Pro, GarageBand, Ableton Live, and many more. However, my professional path as a media music composer naturally led me to embrace … Read more
Using Chord Arpeggios for a Melodic Idea Many composers create melodies using arpeggios. Some famous examples of arpeggio-driven melodies include the cello in Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony No. 3 (Movement 1), the brass in “The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)” by John Williams, and sax in “Giant Steps” by John Coltrane. In more recent TV and … Read more
Introduction: Twelve-tone Technique The twelve-tone technique, also known as dodecaphony, is a method of composition that emerged in the early 20th century and revolutionized the world of classical music. Developed by Austrian composer Arnold Schoenberg and his disciples, this technique sought to break away from the traditional tonal system and introduce a new approach to … Read more
Emulate Harp Dampening Using VST Instruments Here’s a short but incredibly powerful tutorial on how to mimic harp dampening using a virtual instrument. Presented by the renowned Robert Davis! [Study Pack] This post was brought to you in collaboration with our partner site Behind the Score. Discover the Harmony Secrets of Modern Film and Video … Read more
As the name might imply, hybrid chords contain two elements: a chord root, and additional tones/tensions (except the 3rd) that spell out another chord.
