Orchestral Programming (Synthestration)
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We've all been inspired by powerful and emotional orchestral cues. Especially when they are perfectly paired with an unfolding scene on a big screen. They can empower us, bring us to tears and unsettle us.
And as composers, who doesn't want a piece of that action?
But is it really possible to create a cue that brings that same sonic power and emotion when you don't have access to world-class orchestral players playing in beautiful spaces? Is it really possible to produce a track in your DAW that is almost as good as the real thing?
You Better Believe It!
You Better Believe It!
Cinematic Composing's Orchestral Programming course will unlock the critical elements you need to help you raise the quality and realism of your mock-ups to the next level. And it will begin happening from the very first lesson! This practical and comprehensive course will show you exactly what's needed to produce a track in your own DAW that can match it with the pros.
Meet your trainer
Marc Jovani, Composer, Teacher, Cofounder of Cinematic Composing
- Based in Los Angeles. Has composed soundtracks for more than 50 movies
- Has provided music for major studios such as NETFLIX, Amazon, Lionsgate, Syfy, FOX.
- His movies have been distributed internationally on leading, nationally broadcasted television channels, including Lifetime (USA), TF1 (France), the Hallmark Channel (USA), Canale 5 (Italy), Antena 3 (Spain), HBO (USA) and more.
- His music has been recorded in major studios: Warner Bros (Burbank), EastWest (Hollywood), and others.
- Co-founder of Cinematic Composing (2016) with more than 10.000 students and growing
- Berklee College of Music: Composition & Orchestration teacher at Berklee (2010-2016)
Stories on Marc Jovani
Thank you!
Thank you!
I just wanted to drop a note and say how much I have gotten from Cinematic Composing.
Seeing Marc’s videos and hearing about the courses he has created kept my fire alive. The knowledge he shares is very motivating to me. I am excited to...
I just wanted to drop a note and say how much I have gotten from Cinematic Composing.
Seeing Marc’s videos and hearing about the courses he has created kept my fire alive. The knowledge he shares is very motivating to me. I am excited to put the things I have learned into action and share my efforts with the community.
Thanks Marc!
Composer Los Angeles (USA)
I highly recommend it
I highly recommend it
Marc Jovani is a truly inspiring teacher. His coiurses rekindled my interest in composing music.
Marc Jovani is a truly inspiring teacher. His coiurses rekindled my interest in composing music.
Guitar player - Composer Zaragoza (España)
From Leipzig to L.A.
From Leipzig to L.A.
Hello Guys,
I´m a composer for film based in germany, leipzig. I joined CC because I like Marc Jovani's music very much and his way of narrating and communicating inspires me.
Hello Guys,
I´m a composer for film based in germany, leipzig. I joined CC because I like Marc Jovani's music very much and his way of narrating and communicating inspires me.
Filmcomposer Leipzig (Germany)
I learned a lot
I learned a lot
Before the course, I was impressed with the way Marc explained things. This impression grew even more as he progressed. I learned a lot about workflow and ways to increase my production speed. This has inspired me in so many ways. Thanks for...
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Before the course, I was impressed with the way Marc explained things. This impression grew even more as he progressed. I learned a lot about workflow and ways to increase my production speed. This has inspired me in so many ways. Thanks for sharing your experience! I am looking forward to getting through the other courses!
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Composer Fall River MA (USA)
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
The courses are great. Marc give us great knowledge, He really know how to make great samples mockups. He shares with us all his knowledge and his tricks and tips.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
The courses are great. Marc give us great knowledge, He really know how to make great samples mockups. He shares with us all his knowledge and his tricks and tips.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Music Composer Montpellier (France)
What You'll Learn
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1. Real instruments vs Samples
Discover the differences, how to overcome the shortfalls and how to take advantage of the benefits.
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2. Using Dynamics, Balance, and Panning
Showing you the tricks to ensure your finished track is full of life and realism.
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3. Layering
How to distribute your musical ideas.
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4. Kontakt Set-up
Understanding how to best utilize keyswitches and use midi controllers to record dynamics.
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5. Orchestration for Samples
You’ll discover the Go-To synthestration techniques (also referred to as arranging for samples), and how these techniques differ from traditional orchestration. You’ll save tons of time and boost your production abilities, making your orchestral music sound stellar. These techniques apply across the board, no matter what sample libraries you’re using.
Stories on Orchestral Programming (Synthestration)
I'm actually learning a lot.
I'm actually learning a lot.
I am enrolled in the film composition courses and the truth is that I am learning a lot. I didn't know Daw, so I sent an email and they advised me immediately. I know that this path I am taking in my studies is very important, since we are in the...
Read moreI am enrolled in the film composition courses and the truth is that I am learning a lot. I didn't know Daw, so I sent an email and they advised me immediately. I know that this path I am taking in my studies is very important, since we are in the digital era. I am a professional musician and knew very little about this subject. Thank you for these courses
Read lessMusic Composer Lisboa (Portugal)
I strongly recommend it
I strongly recommend it
Whether it’s a film, TV show, video game or music production, the information you will learn in these courses are very valuable and will be useful for the rest of your career.
Whether it’s a film, TV show, video game or music production, the information you will learn in these courses are very valuable and will be useful for the rest of your career.
Read lessComposer Los Angeles (USA)
The Synthestration course is a great place
The Synthestration course is a great place
Either if you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, the Synthestration course is a great place to build on that knowledge and continue learning about music production.
Either if you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, the Synthestration course is a great place to build on that knowledge and continue learning about music production.
Read lessComposer Los Angeles (USA)
I highly recommend this course!
I highly recommend this course!
These courses have helped me step my game up in learning Midi synthestration and orchestration. You get video feedback on projects and can reach out to these guys whenever you need help.
These courses have helped me step my game up in learning Midi synthestration and orchestration. You get video feedback on projects and can reach out to these guys whenever you need help.
Read lessMusic Composer Savannah, Georgia (USA)
The contents are very clear
The contents are very clear
I'm enrolled in the courses and I love them! I'm a profesional musician and teacher. I find both courses very useful and well explained. I totally recomend it!
I'm enrolled in the courses and I love them! I'm a profesional musician and teacher. I find both courses very useful and well explained. I totally recomend it!
Read lessMusic Composer Valencia (España)
The curriculum
Explore Orchestral Programming (Synthestration)
Explore Orchestral Programming (Synthestration)
Confidently orchestrate and synthestrate your music. Produce professional-sounding orchestral mockups.
Become efficient at composing. Imagine musical ideas and produce them quickly with samples, without the overwhelming, paralyzing, “what-sample-should-I-load-for-this-to-sound-realistic?” feeling… even if you’re starting from scratch.
Learn the synthestration techniques that will make your samples sound like the real orchestra.
Set up your perfect system that will make you stay in the creative flow and be efficient at producing orchestral mockups.
You'll learn the differences between writing for real instruments and writing for samples and how to breathe life into your arrangements with dynamics, balance, panning, using keyswitches, and EQ.
You'll discover how to write for different sections of the orchestra, how to use sketching patches, how to distribute your musical ideas and the power of ensemble patches.
You'll also learn some tricks to overcome some of the more challenging tasks like sequencing for fast strings and how to blend different orchestral sections that can sometimes be problematic.
At the end of this course, you’ll have a proven composing workflow and you’ll be able to compose and program the music that you love fast and effortlessly without struggling with technical overload.
Let’s write great music!
Modules includes in this course
Module 1.
Synthestration. Tactics For A Good Sound
Synthestration. Tactics For A Good Sound
Module 2.
Part 1: Arranging For Samples, Techniques Compilation
Part 1: Arranging For Samples, Techniques Compilation
Module 3.
Part 2: Arranging For Samples, Techniques Compilation
Part 2: Arranging For Samples, Techniques Compilation
What People Say About This Program
Precise and effective.
Precise and effective.
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Composer Milan (Italy)
Very detailed and explained very well.
Very detailed and explained very well.
Very detailed and explained very well. I use a lot of Marc's techniques shown in the videos.
Very detailed and explained very well. I use a lot of Marc's techniques shown in the videos.
Read lessMusic Composer USA (USA)
It's been amazing!
It's been amazing!
It's been amazing! I just wrote my first track, the Love Theme. Starting by going through the libraries and general setup/workflow has been extremely helpful, and has allowed me to make a nice orchestral template in Logic that I've found...
Read moreIt's been amazing! I just wrote my first track, the Love Theme. Starting by going through the libraries and general setup/workflow has been extremely helpful, and has allowed me to make a nice orchestral template in Logic that I've found extremely helpful in being creative.
Read lessMusic Composer Boston (USA)
I am pretty excited of this course
I am pretty excited of this course
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Composer Florida (USA)
I'm happy to be a part of it
I'm happy to be a part of it
I've been composing music professionally for Videogames & Films since past 1.5 years after my graduation, but I really wanted to learn in-depth and these courses are really helping me out. I personally think that are a "university level" courses...
Read moreI've been composing music professionally for Videogames & Films since past 1.5 years after my graduation, but I really wanted to learn in-depth and these courses are really helping me out. I personally think that are a "university level" courses delivered in an online form.
Read lessMusic Composer La (USA)
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Stories on Orchestral Programming (Synthestration)
More in 2 months than in 5 years...
More in 2 months than in 5 years...
I started the course in May of 2020, and I only can say that I've learned more in two months than I the last 5 years by myself. Really happy to be part of the CC community. Thanks a lot
I started the course in May of 2020, and I only can say that I've learned more in two months than I the last 5 years by myself. Really happy to be part of the CC community. Thanks a lot
Read lessComposer Aramunt (Spain)
I'm already learning more than I ever could
I'm already learning more than I ever could
“This course has been a fantastic experience thus far. I'm already learning more than I ever could. It's far superior to just searching for online tuts. This course is all a hit!.”
“This course has been a fantastic experience thus far. I'm already learning more than I ever could. It's far superior to just searching for online tuts. This course is all a hit!.”
Read lessComposer Los Angeles (USA)
I highly recommend Cinematic Composing to anyone who wants to masterthe art of making orchestral music
I highly recommend Cinematic Composing to anyone who wants to masterthe art of making orchestral music
I've been quite impressed with the amount of knowledge and experience shared by Marc in his courses.
Truly he has mastered his process and he invites us to learn and read the benefits of his experience ❤.
I've been quite impressed with the amount of knowledge and experience shared by Marc in his courses.
Truly he has mastered his process and he invites us to learn and read the benefits of his experience ❤.
Composer Los Angeles (California)
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I´ve recommed Cinematic Composing
I've been enrolled in Cinematic Composing for over 2 years and have done most of the courses they offer...
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I've been enrolled in Cinematic Composing for over 2 years and have done most of the courses they offer...
they are all excellent and it's a great and supportive community of students and teachers ...
I highly recommend these to anyone seriously wanting to learn how to compose cinematic music ...
Composer Melobourne (Australia)
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This is the class that you need
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Composer Michigan (USA)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it take me to get through the course? How long will it take me to get through the course?
Usually, it takes about one week per module.
I cannot read music and have never taken orchestration classes or anything like that. I have learned everything by ear. Will I still be able to successfully complete the course? I cannot read music and have never taken orchestration classes or anything like that. I have learned everything by ear. Will I still be able to successfully complete the course?
Honestly, we have lots of fun and engaging conversations with students who don’t have formal training. Sometimes, when you’ve got a lot of training you can develop complexes or insecurities about what is right or wrong, what you should or shouldn’t do when composing, and so forth.
If you’re one of those with little or no traditional formal training, you’ll still gain loads of practical, useful information and experience in this course. We’d love to have you on board!
How long will I have access to the course materials? How long will I have access to the course materials?
You’ll have access to the course materials for life.
Can I get behind? Do I have to follow the course’s pace or can I go my own? Can I get behind? Do I have to follow the course’s pace or can I go my own?
You can take as long as you want to complete the course. You can go at your own pace or follow the course’s schedule. Whatever you choose.
The course materials do not expire and you’ll have access to them for life, including future course updates and improvements!
I have a busy life. Will I have the time to do this? I have a busy life. Will I have the time to do this?
You can’t get behind in this course. You can go at your own pace. All the contents are there for you whenever you’re ready and are accessible on any device.
Do you have a refund policy? Do you have a refund policy?
Yes. We are giving you a full 30 DAYS to go through the training, implement what you learn, and watch your production skills begin to grow.
If you reach the 30 days, and for some reason still haven’t seen any progress, then we’ll be happy to return the investment.
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Cinematic Composing membership
Get Access to Orchestral Programming (Synthestration) PLUS unlock everything else on Cinematic Composing. You get the catalog of courses unlocked for less than $2 a day
$499/year
Single program
Synthestration course version (55% discount)Get Access to only Orchestral Programming (Synthestration) on all devices.
$497
For your security, all orders are processed on a secured server.