Category Archives: Scorecast

How to Make Large DAW Templates Load Faster

Most composers rely on custom composing templates for their work. No matter how we set them up, whether simply by feeding back audio channels into our master machine, or using specialized software such as VSL’s Vienna Ensemble Pro – they allow ...

How to Use Chord Voicings Effectively – Part 2

After having a look at the fundamentals of chord voicings in Part 1, we’ll have a look at other important factors for good chord voicings. Another basic element of effective chord voicings are so called “Low Interval Limits” (LIL). The lower ...

What Are You Worth?

I was talking with a friend, who, on behalf of his brother, was asking for advice on getting into the industry.  Specifically, his brother is the musician in the family while my friend is a more traditional businessman who sells product. My pal asked ...

Fingerprint your cues – Tyberis Music Database

Music recognition for composers This is my first article for ScoreCast Online. I hope you enjoy! Yesterday, I stumbled across a very useful tool and thought it might be useful for some of you guys. A couple of words about my background and why this too...

Writing for Music Libraries: Part 1

Music Libraries : What’s the Deal? The Pros Music libraries are a superb entry point and training ground for things to come. Writing for catalogues and agency-based stock means you get to hone in on the styles and genres their clients are requesting....

How to Create Tension with Climbing Scales

[Photo by Linus Bohman] Among the many primary functions of film music, tension is near the top of the list. Wether it’s to generate feelings of suspense, anticipation, or even a false sense of danger, creating tension is a major part of our work...

Aurora: A Temple Defiled, but Not Destroyed

The Aurora tragedy has sent shockwaves through the filmgoing community, and has almost silenced the filmmaking one. The senseless act that ended the lives of twelve innocent moviegoers and violently and unnecessarily interrupted the lives of dozens mor...

The Best in Free FX-Plugins

Though most of us enjoy the concept of something being free, the majority of the time there are two common reactions to ‘free’ things. The first type elicits the response “I’m not surprised it’s free, I wouldn’t pay for that rubbish.” The...

Digital Performer 101: Why Choose It for Film Scoring?

Writing about sequencing software inevitably generates two emotion-laden responses. First, nearly every time it degenerates into a “mine’s the best” tit for tat about whose sequencer is superior. Second, the promise of features in an upcoming rel...

First Look: “ERA Medieval Legends”

Composer Dirk Ehlert takes you through a first look at Eduardo Tarilonte’s newest creation, ERA Medieval Legends — a unique sample library featuring a huge set of historical instruments covering the Medieval, Renaissance and Fantasy production...