Acoustic and MIDI orchestration for the contemporary composer /

Pejrolo, Andrea.

Acoustic and MIDI orchestration for the contemporary composer / Andrea Pejrolo and Richard DeRosa. - 1st ed. - xv, 289 p. : ill.

"A practical guide to writing and sequencing for the studio orchestra" --cover. Includes index.

Covers both traditional and modern techniques and is non-software specific. Get complete guidance on both traditional orchestration and modern production techniques with this unique book. With effective explanations and clear illustrations, you will learn how to integrate the traditional approach to orchestration with the modern sequencing techniques and tools available. You will discover how to bridge the two approaches in order to enhance your final production.The accompanying CD includes a comprehensive and wide selection of examples, templates and sounds to allow you to hear the techniques within the book.By covering both approaches, this book provides a comprehensive and solid learning experience that will develop your skills and prove extremely competitive in the music production business.




Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.

9780080551067 (ebook)


Instrumentation and orchestration.
Composition (Music)
MIDI (Standard)
Software sequencers.
Digital audio editors.
Computers and IT
Audio processing
Music recording & reproduction
Acoustic & sound engineering