Connor Kaminski: How to Add Orchestra to Metal | (1 Hour Masterclass)

00:00 - intro
00:41 - concept of todays masterclass
01:56 - CHAPTER 01: adding orchestra to ambient guitars
05:18 - building the orchestra, starting with strings
08:00 - TIP. use dynamics and expression sliders.
13:00 - how to add woodwind
15:45 - how to add brass
18:49 - TIP. control the brass mids
20:30 - how to add piano and tuned percussion
23:40 - synth parts
26:09 - just adding strings to a pre-chorus
27:58 - adding synths and strings together for a big chorus
30:21 - CHAPTER 02: adding orchestra to a heavy section
33:09 - blending strings with ambient guitar layers
34:12 - how to make orchestra more intense with added layers
38:49 - orchestra solo’d
39:33 - CHAPTER 03: a second approach to ambient sections
43:30 - adding a solo horn
44:05 - adding choir
45:09 - CHAPTER 04: how to create a big orchestra outro
47:05 - adding melodic strings
47:47 - woodwind oscillate easter egg
49:03 - brass doing huge chords
49:51 - tuned percussion adding spice
51:10 - choir reinforcing chords
51:35 - piano
52:00 - CHAPTER 05: mixing and orchestra summary
54:00 - using an orchestra bus instead of a mix bus
57:00 - using automation on your orchestra at a track and mix level
59:25 - masterclass conclusion, thanks for watching!