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Cubase 13 Question
Rack instruments vs Track instrument? Where/how would you use them in your template? Which is best for ensemble patches and which is best for individual articulation patches?
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I always like the easiest solution and this is always virtual instrument tracks. So, each VST articulation has its own Kontakt instrument. The advantages are: 1. Easier automation. You can directly automate the track your instrument is on. 2. Easier overview, no separate handling or MIDI tracks, and Kontakt Outs. 3. Every instrument can be enabled or disabled so you can technically build a 1000-track template by almost not using any RAM.
Making Soundtracks for a game with the same melody?
I always wanted to make tracks for games with same recognizable melodies for example elements that appear again or melodies that catch the player and lets him say "Oh I know that melody" some kind of recognition but somehow it's not working for me. It's not about composing a catchy melody but making it reappear in other tracks that are also for the game. Imagine you work for a studio and want to compose Soundtracks that will connect together through the vibes and the melody. How would you do it? Anyone have tips?
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New comment 18h ago
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As Aurelien said, it would never be a good idea to link all kinds of games with using the same melodies (or even fragments of it.) If you have a significant style of music people that are fans of the soundtrack will hear that anyway that it was done by you :) However, when it comes to ONE game and you want to reintroduce a leitmotif or a melody, then this can be very effective in fantasy games. Imagine something like Lord of the Rings where you have a theme for the Hobbits, the Elves and the Orcs, for example. Also reintroducing a main theme and use fragments in a battle track or so can be effective. But never in between different games. It would be considered as having a lack of ideas because you reintroduce the same melody through different games.
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@Tom Higgins thanks so much man, no apologize needed for having a passion 🤗
Custom music license agreement - what should I do?
Hello everyone my name is Aviv and I'm on my first steps as a media composer. I want to clarify that this is my first serious hired job, and I am not familiar with all the professional terms of copyright/license music, so I may sound "noob" in my explanation/questions. 😅 I've been hired by a video production company to compose 1 minute of custom music for one of their clients commercial. The client asked for a couple of bids: 1. Using the music in their digital assets for unlimited time and one year of sponsored campaigns online. 2. Using the music for worldwide TV for one year. 3. Using the music freely as they want, they called it "Total Release" (I dont even know if thats a term in this business) but my guess is that they ment for a buy-out. Anyway the client chose for now only bid offer number 1. I've been paid by the video production company the amount we agreed on the bid offer number 1. *I haven't signed with them any contract/agreement so far* So my question is: Should I send any kind of agreement that confirms that my music is being used as we agreed and that I own all the rights? If so, I hope someone can teach me from their experience how to pronounce that kind of agreement. I will also like to know how I can preserve some kind of rights if they will choose to expand for bid offer number 3. I hope I've managed to be clear with my explanation. Thank you so much for your time!
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Hey, sorry for the late reply. Typically, the company comes up with a contract with terms and conditions. Would it be ok to let us know what you have been paid? No worries, if not :) My offer would have been 3000 EUR for the first year, and if they would like to extend the usage for the following year, I would make it 1500 or 1000 for each subsequent year. It would have been a negotiating matter if they would like a buyout deal because I am not sure if the royalties throughout the years would exceed this.
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@Aviv Shuker Okay, make sure to get more the next time, especially since you are not a member of a PRO. You waste quite a bit of money here if you have the chance to register it. If you want to avoid all that stuff I would always try to get exclusive deals but very well paid. Especially if someone wants to use it worldwide, monetize the videos etc ...
Your favorite website designs.
I'm busy overhauling my old wordpress site at the moment. Also speaking to a company that deals with the domain + online payment mechanisms. Care to share some of you favourite website designs?
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New comment 2d ago
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Depends on what you want. If you want to have more of a landing page approach, definitely Onepage.io ... if it's more blog, check out Ghost.org and forget clumsy Wordpress :) ... if it's for your music reels I would go with Reelcrafter.
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@Shawn van Staden Basically whatever you want to reach. If you entirely want to reach companies hiring you for music, you obviously want to link your demo reel. If your main purpose is to get listens with a blog also using music to entertain, link to your blog. If your YT Channel is the center of your universe, do this. If you want to capture leads and win students for piano or guitar lessons, set up a landing page.
Success Amplifier | Season One | Step #02
Okay, let's continue. First, make sure to watch the video and follow as described. 1. Create a demo reel that speaks directly to your desired client. 2. 4-5 tracks, not too long, again focusing on your target group 3. An attention-grabbing video could work 4. If you have credits, feel free to put them on there. It is always a good thing! 5. Regarding your bio, don't try to impress with tons of information. Try to grab attention! 6. Once you are done, share your reel in the comments so we can look at it! :) Check out Reelcrafter → HERE
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Alex Pfeffer
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Music composer and creative consultant. I empower composers to transform their passion into a thriving business.

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