Metropolis Ark 1 - Walkthrough and Demo Breakdown (Into the Nebula)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ค. 2020
- In this video I review and walk though Orchestral Tools' epic sample library Metropolis Ark 1, as well as host an inside look and breakdown of "Into the Nebula", the official demo I composed for this library. I also showcase some of my favorite patches and give an overview of each section of the library in an effort to share what I believe are some particular strengths of these instruments.
You can purchase access to MIDI and Cubase project files for this piece ("Into the Nebula") by following this link to purchase the MIDI Study pack: store.fortecomposeracademy.co...
For more info about Metropolis Ark 1, visit:
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This piece was created 100% with Virtual Instruments on a computer. If you are interested in learning how to create music like this, check out this online video course where I teach you how to set up a composing workstation (MIDI and DAW), control Virtual Instruments like a pro, and create realistic and compelling music on your computer. store.fortecomposeracademy.co...
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Loved the video and the Ark sounds great. I don't even have an orchestra library and learning the process of orchestrating.I'm 74 years young and excited to see if I can do this. There are a lot of libraries and they all have their great, ok and so-so features. But I like this type of music. Don't know if you'll be able to use this in a documentary, but doors are opened. Any suggestions to start out. I wish I knew what you already know, but I'm doing my best. thank you so much for reading my comment,, Benjamin.
I was listening to your demos on the Orchestral Tools website and loved them. To me this piece feels so well put together in terms of melodie, arrangement and instrumentation - it's just so satisfying to listen to. And it feels you really made the library shine. Awesome. :)
2:10 Did I just hear O Fortuna (Carl Orff)? Very Impressive composition and walkthrough. . .
This was my favorite demo of Metropolis Ark 1 when I decided to purchase it, crazy to stumble upon a walkthrough. Thanks!
Amazing library and most important amazing composition! your skills are great!
Thanks!
Awesome demo... incredible sounding library !!!
Enjoyed the composition, Benjamin. Nice work. I like how you arranged the Jerry Goldsmith “Alien” Brass progression into the piece. Thanks for posting.
Gorgeous song, thank you for sharing!
Excellent presentation... Thanks!!!
Benjamin that was truly epic my friend.
I can imagine God shouting keep it down 😂
lol, thanks!
Great video! Thank you for tutorial and inspiration!!!
My pleasure!
great video.
Thanks!
Great demo Benjamin! just like every other you´ve made so far.
I have a question. I recently got MA 1 (SINE) and for some reason, legato isn´t working in high strings. It only can be activated in the first 2 articulations:Sus Octaves +Legato and Sus Octaves. In any other intrumenta I´m able to activate legatos in sustains and other long articulations but in high strings is not possible. Is it like that or a malfunction? Thanks
GREAT COMPOSITION BEN NICE CHANNEL BEST WISHES FROM UK ENGLAND PHIL
U can always make a good serie of vids concerning a certain genra , it might work rly good
I would love to see more of this kind of videos or even just make sketchings or long vids where u go step by step
Thanks for the feedback-- there are more coming!
That was awesome! I would love to see a walkthrough of The Upward Call
That's coming up soon! :)
Benjamin Botkin yaaaas
OMG I just litterally got ark 1 as my first library ,NO REGRET
What do you like most about it? I might be getting it soon
I want it so bad! Hope there will be a good price on Black Friday! :D
Thank you for this breakdown, really helpful to get a good idea of what you're getting. Would you recommend his over Spitfire's BBC Pro or core?
Cheers!
Thanks! I do not have either of the Spitfire products you mention. However, I don't think these libraries really serve the same purpose. The BBC products you mention are intended, from what I can tell, to basically cover your standard orchestral needs. Metropolis Ark 1 is a pretty focused library on offering unconventional ensemble collections with a dynamic range between approx mf and fff. It is intended to BIG, EPIC, LOUD music. So it is definitely a specialized library, and is a product that I would use in addition to whatever library/libraries are covering my bread-and-butter orchestral sounds.
Are you going to switch to the SINE version?
I've been a fan of your work for some time now. Enjoyed your analysis-discussion. Country pastor hobbiest here. I try to apply virtual orchestration in our church setting. I've picked up Saga, your work with Greg Howlett and a young tenor Craig. Thanks for sharing. Perspective-wise, I'd like to focus on writing for my Savior, and glad there is an eternity to do so. Again, love watching your work
Thanks, Joe!
35:37 How did you do those string rips, where strings sort of gradually "leap" into another note? What are those called and how can I do them??
I'm just using the High Strings Legato Octaves patch and playing quick 3-4 note runs on my keyboard.
@@BenjaminBotkin Ahh thank you! Always noticed that technique in film music but never knew how to implement it into music of my own. I actually didn't think it was possible to do in a DAW until now.
Would the other arc series work/blend/layer well with arc1?
Which mic setting are you using with MA1 for achieving that room sound?
I think it is the default mics... so, tree? I think?
Thanks for the video gentleman. I have a question for you.
1. How would you compare Metropolis Ark 1 vs Metropolis Ark 4, in terms of sound quality and usage. Do they sound similar?!
Would be much happier to hear from you. Thanks in advance.
Hey Joshua! I don't have Ark 4 , so I'm afraid I can't speak on the differences any better than you can by listening to comparison demos and videos. Thanks for the comment!
@@BenjaminBotkin Thank You, Mr. Benjamin for your genuine reply. 👍🏽😊
Hello Ben, did you try Nucleus from Audio imperia ?
I haven't personally, but I've heard good things about it!
It's mindblowing! just a humble feedback from a noob.. I feel you could reduce the volume for the choirs.
definitly not well balanced sound need more equilibrum between high and low
I have a big problem with the Metropolis time and delay of notes, I can't get the notes to sound in tempo with the rest of the instruments ... I think that not only is the long attack of the notes, there is a synchronization problem. I have tried to adjust with TRACK COMPENSATION, but without finding an exact number of ms, can anybody tell me? ... also I think it is not the same for all articulations, a headache, any suggestions?????
Yes sure. 70 ms for legato and 40 for shorts.
@@-Meric- Thanks! That's the data that I need it!!!!
Into the Nebula or Carmina Burana?
Ah... I though something sounded a little Orff...