SCU: Orchestration 101—Part 1

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Mastering the art of orchestration takes a lifetime of study, research and application. But, we all have to start somewhere, right?

NAMM 2012: Sonokinetic Vivace

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Deane Ogden chats with Sonokinetic founder Rob Vandenberg about his newest creation, “Vivace”.

SoundCloud 101

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SoundCloud is a versatile platform for composers and sound content creators of all kinds. Oliver Sadie goes inside to bring you the low-down.

Review: “Fanfare” by Sample Logic

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Brian Ralston gets down to brass tacks with a comprehensive run-through of Sample Logic’s FANFARE.

SCOREcast Goes to University

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With all of your composing resources in one spot, SCOREcast University rushes to the rescue.

NAMM 2012: LASS 2.0

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LA Scoring Strings creators Andrew Keresztes and Sebastian Katz give us the scoop on Version 2.0.

Solo String Shootout: LASS and Spitfire

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LASS: First Chair library and Spitfire Solo Strings each boast features representing a significant leap forward in solo string instrument plugins. SCOREcast’s Guy Rowland looks at both in a side-by-side comparison.

SCOREcast 2011 Holiday Deal Guide

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The holidays are here, and there’s a plethora of deals and discounts floating around the Web for composers. Here’s our list of the best ones, constantly updated with links and details!

SCOREcast 32: Tom Salta

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Veteran video game composer Tom Salta stops by to chat with the boys about the art and business of scoring video games during SCOREcast’s 5th Anniversary episode.

SCOREcast’s 5th Anniversary

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“I’m just gettin’ warmed up.” — Col. Frank Slade

SCOREcast 31: Total Request (Sorta) LIVE!

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In our first Q&A episode, we open up Twitter, Facebook, and a hangout on Google+ to hear what’s on your mind about writing, producing, “politiking”, and navigating the business.

10 Lessons on “Breaking In”

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I often get asked for a checklist of things one can do to break in to the business. Here is my personal “top ten” of lessons learned.