Programming MIDI Percussion

Introduction to Diatonic Harmony (beginner level)

In this video I share my take on diatonic harmony - one of the most fundamental music systems for creating clear sounding melodies and chord progressions.

Programming MIDI Percussion

I create a short example piece using a virtual percussion ensemble and share some MIDI programming tips along the way. Velocity to Keys Logic Scripter Script (known issues with note off data when overlapping notes. For best results play staccato) https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cajuum45e1dhbk2a8dfrc/LogicScripter_VelocityKeys.pst?rlkey=ves49plssw5szxu7pf2n5xvw3&dl=1 To install: move file to Music - Audio Music Apps - Plug-In Settings - Scripter Grumpy Monky Plugins mentioned: https://grumpymonkeyplugins.com/products/ricochet https://grumpymonkeyplugins.com/products/roll-control Sample Libraries Used: World Percussion 2.0 Objekt by Reason StudiosHeavyocity Damage 2 EZ Drummer - JazzEZX expansion

Should Composers Use AI Musicians?

I discuss the emergence of new tools for creating virtual instrument performances using AI. Tools mentioned https://kagura-music.jp/melisma-top https://www.udio.com/ https://acestudio.ai/

How I Learned to Embrace Social Media as a Composer

Is it worth posting your work to social media? I share the mindset shift that helped me reframe social media as something positive rather than a burden. 💬 Join the Discord Community - https://discord.gg/GUfwVPCbET📣 Sign up to my occasional newsletter - https://vincewebb.substack.com/☕️ Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vincewebbmusic

Musical Set Theory and How to Use it

What is Set Theory and how can you use it to write modern media music? I breakdown my personal understanding and demonstrate how I compose with it with several orchestral music examples using virtual instruments.