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Composerish: Orchestral Compression and Fakers and Makers

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Do you use compression when producing orchestral music? We discuss why some people opt not to use compression at all. It is commonly said that one must “fake it ’til [they] make it” but what are some drawbacks of this mindset? Find out on this episode of Composerish!

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Composerish: 5 tips for staying productive! (Just the tips…)

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While setting your own schedule and working from a personal studio (or sometimes bedroom) can be liberating, it can also be challenging to stay on task and remain productive. Here are 5 things I’ve personally done to help stay focused.

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Composerish: Celsius?!

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We discuss Kevin’s method for understanding Celsius, conceptualizing musical form in terms of tension and release, and manufacturing failure for more realistic MIDI performances.

Show Links:
IMSLP.org

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Composerish: Where are the Communities!?

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Why do online communities pale in comparison to online art communities? Composing from two different mindsets: Gardening versus Architecture.

Show Links:
Gearslutz
VI-Control

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http://incompetech.com (You’re already here!)
@sleepfacingwest
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Composerish: Building a Studio on the Cheap

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How has iTunes become less user friendly over the years.
Suggestions for what to spend hard earned money on when just starting to build a studio,
and the usefulness of real shakers!

Amadeus Pro https://hairersoft.com/pro.html
Shaker Egg Set https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MAPA22/

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http://sleepfacingwest.com
http://incompetech.com (You’re already here!)
@sleepfacingwest
@kmacleod

Composerish: Steel Drums

Kevin compares steel drum libraries from 8dio and Spitfire. Then we discuss getting a license to legally distribute a cover song, and then discuss the weird cultural appropriation of Tiki aesthetic.

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Show Links:

The Piano Forever
https://www.youtube.com/user/ThePianoforever

Pearl Mallet Station
https://pearldrum.com/products/kits/electronics/malletstation/

Steel Drum Sample Tracks
https://danger.academy/composerish/steel_drums/

Spitfire Steel Drums
https://www.spitfireaudio.com/shop/a-z/steel-drums/

8Dio Steel Drums
https://8dio.com/instrument/steel-drum-for-kontakt-vst-au-aax-samples/

Harry Fox Agency
https://www.harryfox.com/#/

Distrokid
https://distrokid.com

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