I create a short example piece using a virtual percussion ensemble and share some MIDI programming tips along the way.

Velocity to Keys Logic Scripter Script (known issues with note off data when overlapping notes. For best results play staccato)

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cajuum45e1dhbk2a8dfrc/LogicScripter_VelocityKeys.pst?rlkey=ves49plssw5szxu7pf2n5xvw3&dl=1

To install: move file to Music - Audio Music Apps - Plug-In Settings - Scripter

Grumpy Monky Plugins mentioned:

https://grumpymonkeyplugins.com/products/ricochet

https://grumpymonkeyplugins.com/products/roll-control

Sample Libraries Used:

World Percussion 2.0

Objekt by Reason StudiosHeavyocity Damage 2

EZ Drummer - JazzEZX expansion

I discuss the emergence of new tools for creating virtual instrument performances using AI.

Tools mentioned

https://kagura-music.jp/melisma-top

https://www.udio.com/

https://acestudio.ai/

Is it worth posting your work to social media? I share the mindset shift that helped me reframe social media as something positive rather than a burden.

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What is Set Theory and how can you use it to write modern media music? I breakdown my personal understanding and demonstrate how I compose with it with several orchestral music examples using virtual instruments.

I give my take on the Cycle of Fifths - what is it, how do we compose with it and how do we practice it?

In this episode I breakdown a recent composition and talk about the arrangement, orchestration and music theory.

I discuss 5 mistakes I've made in the past when composing professionally in a DAW. All of these issues highlight to me the important of choosing the right kind of process or tool for the job. --------------- Many of these videos are also available in PODCAST form 🎧 https://spoti.fi/3uTqtVI Velocity Curve Generator https://sumire-io.gitlab.io/midi-velocity-curve-generator/ Astronimo https://store.steampowered.com/app/1808640/Astronimo/ Astronimo Soundtrack https://youtu.be/I9-GjIOkCPg?si=7juF5HicuoiarJeh Chris Whiter Music https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisWhiterMusic Unless otherwise stated (or it's obvious) all of the music in this video was composed by me. If you enjoyed, you could: 📣 Sign up to my occasional newsletter - https://vincewebb.substack.com/ ☕️ Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vincewebbmusic I can also be found at: 🏠 Home - https://www.vincewebb.com 🐦 Twit - https://twitter.com/vincecomposer 📱 Insta - https://www.instagram.com/vincecomposer/ ♪ Tik - https://www.tiktok.com/@vincecomposer

I discuss the 5 main minor scales I use and demonstrate them in a variety of musical contexts.