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Author: Paul Gilreath
ISBN : 0240814134
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Since its initial release in 1997, Paul Gilreath's The Guide to MIDI Orchestration has been the premiere text on creating realistic emulations of a symphony orchestra using samplers and computer recording techniques. Now in its fourth edition, The Guide to MIDI Orchestration explains how to merge this ever-expanding technology with the artistry of orchestration to produce the most lifelike recordings possible. The book is written for composers, arrangers, and MIDI musicians of all levels, and will be helpful to game composers, film and television composers, traditional orchestral composers, teachers, instructors, and the serious hobbyist. Highlights of the book include:
- Introduction to and overview of the orchestra
- In-depth discussions of each orchestral section
- Detailed information on each instrument's timbre, range and uses
- Discussions of orchestration techniques
- Demonstrations on how to build an orchestration from the ground up
- Presentations on techniques for achieving balance and musical interest
- Setup and recommendations for software and equipment
- Details on setting up a multi-computer network for use as slave computers
- Overview of software sampler and Digital Audio Workstation software
- Presentation of note entry methods
- DAW and sampler template implementation
- Detailed steps for achieving realistic reverberation and instrument placement
- Start to finish steps to achieve a final mix
- Insightful interviews with top mastering engineers
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- Hardcover: 608 pages
- Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (March 25, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0240814134
- ISBN-13: 978-0240814131
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I'm going to rate this book 5 stars because I think it accomplishes exactly what the author has set out to do. That is, to give people who need to write professional, realistic-sounding 'classical' MIDI arrangements a reference guide on how to make MIDI playback sound like a real orchestra.
The main hurdle to attain realistic orchestra sounds is to know how the real instruments are played and then to try to reproduce that using different samples, envelope parameters, volume, panning, etc. Since samples are static recordings of each instrument or section, you must bend or tweak the samples to mimic the human nuances that may not be included in the sample. For example, this book tells you how to make your violin samples sound legato, staccato, how nuance the up-bown or down-bow techniques, glissandos, etc. It tells you how to balance a whole string section, where in the sound field to place the sub-sections, which sections should dominate in various styles of music, etc.
That said, this book is not meant for the newbie MIDI composer, armed only with their Casio keyboard and a shareware sequencing program. No, this book also will lay out the various computer hardware you will need to produce professional recordings (we're talking video game, Hollywood movie soundtrack, TV commercial quality), and the software that you will need as well. In addition, you will need to purchase sample libraries that are comprehensive - meaning having several samples for each instrument; like samples at a low volume, mid volume, high volume, staccato attacks, legato attacks, etc... you get the picture. Some knowledge of both computer hardware/software AND of musical terminology and/or musical experience is expected.
Paul Gilreath writes a thorough reference with Guide to Midi Orchestration 4th EDITION. The original incarnation of this guide reared its head in 1997, with the 4th edition debuting in 2010. The reference is fantastic for those with interest in the music technology realm, specifically those who are interested in classical music production involving MIDI, etc. Overall, the reference is easy to follow, though it is easier for those who have a grasp on the concepts of music production and classical music. This reference is for the musical enthusiast with knowledge - not the "green" amateur. Even the consummate musician interested in MIDI orchestration may find later discussions on specific technological knacks the slightest bit intimidating. That aside, Gilreath's guide is everything and more than you need to know on the topic; a very sound reference.
Within the Introduction, the author defines "midi orchestration" and summarizes his book to the effect "... to achieve as much realism in your MIDI orchestration as possible (page xiii)." Chapter One, "Introduction to the Orchestra," provides a brief history of the orchestra and urges readers to see live concerts, take college courses (Music Appreciation), read texts, and listen and study CDs/scores of classical music. Additionally, the chapter provides information about important classical composers and film composers. Finally, the chapter closes with a section on `objective listening' when listening to classical music and when orchestrating via MIDI. That's just the first chapter!
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