Using Studio One and Instrument Presets for Orchestral Projects
Studio One’s unique ‘drag and drop’ workflow is incredibly quick and efficient, even when working with large projects.
Some of my thoughts about general musical subjects, and hopefully some practical advice.
Studio One’s unique ‘drag and drop’ workflow is incredibly quick and efficient, even when working with large projects.
To produce professional quality Stock Music quickly enough to make money, you’re going to need a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).
Composing for music libraries is becoming an increasingly popular – and in some cases profitable – pastime for musicians. However there is a lot more involved than uploading a few tracks waiting for the cash to start rolling in. Like in any business, you need a plan.
Audio Watermarking is a relatively easy way to protect your work from online theft.
Pay close attention to which tracks sell, at what price point, and you’ll gain an honest overall picture of your stock music business.
The amount of stock music available to license online is colossal. So when starting out it’s vital to pay attention to the promotion of your work.
Finding that string library that can do everything you want can often feel like a never-ending quest to find the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
Here I discuss a few points to consider before you begin setting up an orchestral template in your DAW using Vienna Ensemble Pro (VEP).
It’s easy to fall into the trap of music not only being your life but taking over your life. Make sure you look after yourself mentally and physically.
Every musician has times when their muse takes a holiday, or – thoroughly worn out – has decided to go on strike until it gets a couple of days rest.
Find out how to research and choose the most appropriate production music libraries for you. Including what to look out for in the fine print.
Learn how adding metadata to your uploaded music in the form of descriptions and keywords can help sales. Use specific software to speed up the process.
‘How much should I charge for my music’ is probably the most frequently asked question by composers entering the stock music industry.
Templates will ultimately save a you time in the long run as you can begin creating music immediately.
Resources for stock music composers, including websites and books to help you in your career in the library music industry.
A PRO (Performance Rights Organisation), primarily exists for the collection of royalties, between composers and those who use or broadcast their music.
An enormous amount of music is illegally ripped from popular social network sites such as YouTube and Soundcloud.
Learn how to organise, backup and archive your music projects and audio files for quick access at a later date.
What are Stems, why are they required, and how do they change your exporting workflow?