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TUTORIAL – Track Breakdown – Composing a Trailer Style Track with Sound Yeti Libraries!

TUTORIAL - Track Breakdown - Composing a Trailer Style Track with Sound Yeti Libraries!

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TUTORIAL - Track Breakdown - Composing a Trailer Style Track with Sound Yeti Libraries!


00:00 Intro
01:35 The Track
03:25 TIP: INTROS – Ping (Revelation Scoring Grand) and building Atmosphere
05:00 Using Collision FX (Themes)
06:40 Collision FX Trailer Jumpstart sounds
07:05 TIP: Fill out the frequency spectrum (Bass, Mids, Treble)
08:00 TIP: Intros can be fairly loose regarding meter/rhythm/time signature
08:55 TIP: Modulate LFO to get an erratic sense of movement with leads or pads.
09:52 TIP: Using pitch bend on pads or leads (Ambition) to evoke tension or dread
11:08 TIP: Layer multiple hits for a bigger, more punchy sound- adding FX as needed.
11:35 TIP: Once the intro is over, a steady and consistent rhythm adds momentum.
12:51 TIP: Add texture with stingers and drones, and impact with Braams.
13:32 TIP: Keep certain sounds separate so you can easily send stems to your publisher!
15:34 TIP: Layer multiple sounds for a bigger, more punchy sound- adding FX as needed.
15:57 Sound design with DV8
17:53 wait… a HARP in a trailer track?? Revelation Fusion Harp arpeggiator
18:33 DV8 leads/pads, and reiterating how effective a pitch bend (and saturation) can be!
19:34 Method 1 for deep, bassy kicks
20:00 TIP: Simple composition and steady progression is key- add more and more each 4-8 bars.
21:06 TIP: Use unique percussion like clicks, taps, tick-tocks, etc instead of traditional hi-hats.
22:23 Chords and chord changes
22:51 Short strings for intensity
23:15 Collision FX tempo-synced sequences
25:25 TIP: Don’t be afraid to automate volume, reverb amount, FX parameters, etc.
26:19 Summary and final thoughts
28:44 SNEAK PEAK at the next chapter of REVELATION!

Hi all, today is the first in a new series of long-form videos, offering insight and tips on not only how to use our Kontakt libraries, but how to compose music in various styles regardless of which libraries you own! I even use some free sounds in this one that anyone can access.

And, stay tuned for a sneak peak at our upcoming release in the acclaimed Revelation series!

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