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Composing Orchestral and Cinematic Music with 360 Pro

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Watch a comprehensive 46-minute tutorial where product specialist Brian Kullas demonstrates advanced orchestral and cinematic composition techniques using Native Instruments' 360 Pro suite. Master the art of creating two distinct compositions - a traditional orchestral score utilizing Symphony Series and Action Suite, and a modern cinematic piece featuring Lores, Arkhis, Piano Colors, Rise & Hit, Choir: Omnia, and Cremona Quartet. Learn detailed techniques for building string sections, incorporating percussion elements, layering brass instruments, crafting melodies, and integrating woodwinds. Discover professional approaches to enhancing compositions with choir elements, taiko drums, and creating dramatic tension through various instrumental combinations. Follow along as the compositions are polished to perfection using iZotope Ozone 11 Advanced, gaining insights into professional mastering techniques for orchestral and cinematic music production.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- Orchestral composition overview
- Building the string section
- Enhancing movement with percussion
- Adding brass layers
- Crafting the main melody
- Emphasizing the build-up
- Introducing a woodwind section
- Polishing the composition with Ozone 11
- Full orchestral composition
- Cinematic composition
- Creating movement with Piano Colors
- Building tension with a rise
- Adding drama with strings
- Enhancing rhythm with taiko drums
- Supporting strings with woodwinds
- Incorporating choir elements
- Complementing the choir with strings
- Quick mastering with Ozone 11
- Full cinematic composition
- Outro