Using sample-based virtual instruments to produce orchestral strings in film music
Salmi, Juho (2018)
Salmi, Juho
Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu
2018
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2018052510324
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2018052510324
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As the music production technology has developed, the usability and availability of virtual and software instruments has increased substantially. This has affected also the production environment of film music production, where virtual instruments are widely used to create wide range of timbres, including traditional orchestral sounds.
The purpose of this study was to gather information regarding the use of sample-based virtual instruments to produce orchestral strings in film music. The aim was to study that what is the historic perspective for the use of sample-based virtual instruments in film music production, how are these instruments utilised in modern film music production and is it possible to produce convincing and realistic orchestral strings with these instruments.
This qualitative study is based on the information mainly gathered from various literal sources that includes books, articles and researches written by professionals in this field.
It was found that sample-based virtual instruments can be utilised to produce professional sounding orchestral strings in film music. Especially in the case of TV and low-budget film productions, there are many scores created exclusively with virtual instruments. To produce musically convincing orchestral strings with sample-based virtual instruments, it is needed from the composer to understand the fundamentals of the real acoustical instruments and to have the skills to program the virtual instruments to match the use of live instruments.
The utilisation of virtual instruments for orchestral strings will likely continue to increase in the film music production. The main reasons are the availability of high-quality software and the economic considerations regarding the production costs. This creates demand for composers and audio engineers that are able to provide quality orchestrations with these instruments.
The purpose of this study was to gather information regarding the use of sample-based virtual instruments to produce orchestral strings in film music. The aim was to study that what is the historic perspective for the use of sample-based virtual instruments in film music production, how are these instruments utilised in modern film music production and is it possible to produce convincing and realistic orchestral strings with these instruments.
This qualitative study is based on the information mainly gathered from various literal sources that includes books, articles and researches written by professionals in this field.
It was found that sample-based virtual instruments can be utilised to produce professional sounding orchestral strings in film music. Especially in the case of TV and low-budget film productions, there are many scores created exclusively with virtual instruments. To produce musically convincing orchestral strings with sample-based virtual instruments, it is needed from the composer to understand the fundamentals of the real acoustical instruments and to have the skills to program the virtual instruments to match the use of live instruments.
The utilisation of virtual instruments for orchestral strings will likely continue to increase in the film music production. The main reasons are the availability of high-quality software and the economic considerations regarding the production costs. This creates demand for composers and audio engineers that are able to provide quality orchestrations with these instruments.