I bought the EW Hollywood libraries when I first started. This brass one is the only one I’ve never had to consider replacing. I still use the others for certain patches and sketching, but the brass is just top notch.
Thank you for this and your other video on the strings. Both libraries have been collecting dust since I bought them years ago because I didn't really know how to approach them at the time and I lost interest in them. This might actually help me get started =)
The instructions for all the EastWest Libraries are available in their website and it would really be useful to have to hand as this type of video supports what is in the instructions. All those abbreviations will be explained too which would be really helpful for a newcomer to this
Yes, it is truly great, but can be a little unstable at times. I do have videos about the opus and the orchestrator as well, that you might find useful. Cheers!
One piece of advice that I took from Mike Verta's masterclasses is that if you want to play chords or multiple voices, don't use the solo patches. Because the way multiple instruments interact with each other in the real world, changing the overall sound, is a lot different from simply combining multiple solo instruments in a DAW. So, for chords, I use the 2FH or 6FH patches. But yeah, if you have like only 2 voices, or a simple melody + countermelody combintation, then I'd still go for 2 solo patches instead.
You're absolutely right. I still find that it works fairly well with this library, as long as they don't play the same note, if they are only two voices. But there might be times when you think it sounds better with more instruments. There are no rules set in stone, but it is a good concept to keep in mind.
Thanks, Sam. Helpful as always. You have made me appreciate what EW can do by explaining how it works. I don't think the gold version has the Jazz folder. I will have to check, but I don't remember seeing that.
IKEA actually. I just happened to stumble upon it and thought it might just work.
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Thanks so much for previous discussion - thanks to you, I successfully set up the expression map. What I can’t love about EW library is that some patches has velocity control whereas some only has expression(CC11) control for volume. Is there an efficient way you distinguish this when using a patch? Or, you don’t use velocity control at all and do all with expression wheel?
I mention this in the video. I use all of them. But velocity is particularly important in shorts. And performed patches, for example crescendo don't use MOD, because the dynamic curve is already recorded.
It certainly seems interesting. I've only seen the orchestrator. Hard to have opinions before I've tried it though. But I might do a review of it soon...
Yes, if you buy it new. If you own the offer version, you still have it, and can download it. Also, the opus is nearly identical. But that will come soon. Cheers.
I have not done that, and I don't think it made for that. But why not. Theoretically you can use any library live as long the latency isn't too bad. I don't know about mainstage 3 though.
Unfortunately there aren't many ways to setup/change Play. You have to make sure that your controller/keyboard is correctly setup. Pretty much all controllers have the modwheel set to cc1, which is the dynamic layer. If you have more faders/knobs, it is good to also have one set for cc11, also called expression, because most libraries use that as well, including play.
@@SecondTierSound I found out ... I made a short video th-cam.com/video/0rkrmU4b4rg/w-d-xo.html just create a midi track input Opus, no output. record with this track armed and some chords on Opus track. then disolve midi by channel. That's it. Then you do whatever you want with the individual tracks !
"When it sounds more natural, you get more inspired."
Very relatable, a nice insight.
Yes, it is important :)
Cheers!
I have a student subscription to composer cloud. Your channel is BY FAR the most informative when it comes to this library!
Thank you. I am happy it helps.
I have used EastWest Hollywood libraries for years and this was still very informational for me. Thank you so much!
I am happy it served. I love myself to find out new things about my libraries. Cheers!
I bought the EW Hollywood libraries when I first started. This brass one is the only one I’ve never had to consider replacing. I still use the others for certain patches and sketching, but the brass is just top notch.
I agree entirely. But I also like the strings, even though there are also a few good string libraries out there. Cheers!
Which other strings libraries did you recommend and also what other brass libreries
Cinematic studio and afflatus have great strings and brass libraries. Then performance samples
Learn a lot from your contents! Thank you for making this! :)
PS: Your music sound so good!
Thank you very much. This time I actually used Wagner, but I did create it in the DAW.
Cheers!
@@SecondTierSound I mean the music on your reelcrafter btw 😁. Sorry for causing such confusion.
@@fauzanrahman3149 No worries! Thank you again :)
Thank you for this and your other video on the strings. Both libraries have been collecting dust since I bought them years ago because I didn't really know how to approach them at the time and I lost interest in them. This might actually help me get started =)
Great. It is always nice when you realize you have something useful 🙂
The instructions for all the EastWest Libraries are available in their website and it would really be useful to have to hand as this type of video supports what is in the instructions. All those abbreviations will be explained too which would be really helpful for a newcomer to this
Yes, that is one of the reasons I chose to do this video. Cheers Gavin!
Thank you. I just downloaded Hollywood Orchestra Opus. The Orchestrator looks very intriguing.
Yes, it is truly great, but can be a little unstable at times. I do have videos about the opus and the orchestrator as well, that you might find useful.
Cheers!
@@SecondTierSound TRUTH!
One piece of advice that I took from Mike Verta's masterclasses is that if you want to play chords or multiple voices, don't use the solo patches. Because the way multiple instruments interact with each other in the real world, changing the overall sound, is a lot different from simply combining multiple solo instruments in a DAW. So, for chords, I use the 2FH or 6FH patches. But yeah, if you have like only 2 voices, or a simple melody + countermelody combintation, then I'd still go for 2 solo patches instead.
You're absolutely right. I still find that it works fairly well with this library, as long as they don't play the same note, if they are only two voices. But there might be times when you think it sounds better with more instruments. There are no rules set in stone, but it is a good concept to keep in mind.
Very good video and very honest about the pros and cons of the library 👍
Thank you Alexandro. I try my best. Glad it was helpful..
Thank you so much for the effort you're going to with these videos.. very informative
You're welcome🙂
Thanks, Sam. Helpful as always. You have made me appreciate what EW can do by explaining how it works. I don't think the gold version has the Jazz folder. I will have to check, but I don't remember seeing that.
Yes, of course, I did not think of that. I am sure there are some differences. Thanks for pointing that out.
Gold has jazz folder!
Ok, great
ahh, you are right. soo sorry, I should have looked before I commented. wow, never knew that was there.
Glad your discovered something new. That's always fun!
SOoooo helpful. 😎
Excellent tutorial.! I find EW very confusing. Where did you get that desk?
IKEA actually. I just happened to stumble upon it and thought it might just work.
Thanks so much for previous discussion - thanks to you, I successfully set up the expression map.
What I can’t love about EW library is that some patches has velocity control whereas some only has expression(CC11) control for volume. Is there an efficient way you distinguish this when using a patch? Or, you don’t use velocity control at all and do all with expression wheel?
I mention this in the video. I use all of them. But velocity is particularly important in shorts.
And performed patches, for example crescendo don't use MOD, because the dynamic curve is already recorded.
So, Eastwest just released a video on the Hollywood Orchestrator... What are your thoughts on it?
It certainly seems interesting. I've only seen the orchestrator. Hard to have opinions before I've tried it though. But I might do a review of it soon...
I was looking for EW Hollywood series on their site and it’s nowhere to be found anymore. It’s been completely replaced by their new Opus library.
Yes, if you buy it new. If you own the offer version, you still have it, and can download it. Also, the opus is nearly identical. But that will come soon. Cheers.
Can this be used for live performances? For example in Mainstage 3.
I have not done that, and I don't think it made for that. But why not. Theoretically you can use any library live as long the latency isn't too bad. I don't know about mainstage 3 though.
Ty again for this video! Maby a weird question but is there a way to connect my modweel in play ?
Unfortunately there aren't many ways to setup/change Play. You have to make sure that your controller/keyboard is correctly setup. Pretty much all controllers have the modwheel set to cc1, which is the dynamic layer. If you have more faders/knobs, it is good to also have one set for cc11, also called expression, because most libraries use that as well, including play.
Have you ever tried these ew libraries with expression maps ?
What's the name of the piece in the beginning?
From the nutcracker suit by Chaikovski. Russian dance
I assume you are playing with OPUS as we speak. Did you find how to export midi from Orchestrator to individual channels in CUBASE ?
Not yet actually. But soon🙂
@@SecondTierSound This will be the challenge of the day! keep in touch
@@SecondTierSound I found out ... I made a short video
th-cam.com/video/0rkrmU4b4rg/w-d-xo.html
just create a midi track input Opus, no output. record with this track armed and some chords on Opus track. then disolve midi by channel. That's it. Then you do whatever you want with the individual tracks !
@@M4T Nicely done! :)