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Secrets of MIDI Programming

Make your sample libraries sound real — the techniques behind 100+ prime-time series.

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Part 1

Secrets of MIDI Programming

Make your sample libraries sound real — velocity, continuous controllers, layering and the realistic feel the pros get.

  1. IntroductionFree

    What this course covers and how to get the most from it.

    8:16
  2. Getting Started

    Setting up your session.

    3:05
  3. Virtual Instruments

    Choosing and loading your libraries.

    10:48
  4. The Sketch Track (Piano)

    Sketching your idea on piano first.

    2:12
  5. MIDI Channels

    Routing and organizing MIDI channels.

    3:09
  6. Chord Guide

    A practical guide to chords.

    2:13
  7. Recording the Sketch Progression

    Capturing your chord progression.

    4:39
  8. Quantization

    Tightening timing without killing feel.

    6:25
  9. Ensemble Patch (Strings)

    Working with string ensemble patches.

    4:43
  10. MIDI Basics

    The fundamentals you must master.

    3:25
  11. Editing MIDI + CC64

    Editing notes and using the sustain pedal.

    6:37
  12. Open Voicings

    Spreading chords for a full, wide sound.

    2:10
  13. Building the Arrangement + Open Voicings

    Starting the arrangement.

    4:57
  14. Chord Track Recap

    Reviewing the chord track.

    1:38
  15. Assigning a Continuous Controller

    Mapping a CC to your controller.

    6:35
  16. Continuous Controllers

    Using CC for expression.

    24:04
  17. Legato, CC & Computer Orchestration

    Bringing lines to life.

    21:33
  18. Layering (Piano)

    Layering for depth and realism.

    10:21
  19. Composition cont'd + Faux Rubato

    Adding human rubato.

    2:53
  20. Composition cont'd + Melody

    Writing the melody.

    9:19
  21. Short Notes

    Programming staccato and shorts.

    17:02
  22. Composition cont'd + Ear Candy + Brass

    Details and brass writing.

    21:01
  23. Layering cont'd

    More advanced layering.

    17:17
  24. Solo Melody

    Programming an expressive solo line.

    10:01
  25. Brass Finale

    Finishing with a powerful brass section.

    15:09
  26. Your Turn

    A guided practical exercise to apply everything.

    0:44