orchestration

Before Synths & Multimedia, There Was The Seeburg Style H Orchestrion

23Oct09

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Seeburg Style H Orchestrion plays Barney Google

The largest and most ornate American built orchestrion, the J P Seeburg model H, performs in the shop of Reblitz Restorations as the staff readies the instrument for delivery.

Somebody needs to get ahold of one of these and “repurpose it” for modern music, don’t you think?

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First Time Ever! Beethoven Symphony Conducted By Wiimote

24Sep09

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This video captures excerpts from the world’s first live performance of a Beethoven symphony by a digital orchestra (The Fauxharmonic Orchestra).

This performance was part of an ongoing concert series presenting all nine Beethoven symphonies through 2011.

You can get details and more performance examples at The Fauxharmonic Orchestra site.

Do you think you could recognize The Fauxharmonic Orchestra on a recording?

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Notion Music Intros Notion3 Notation Software

19Sep09

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Notion Music has announced that Notion3, a major new version of its notation software, will start shipping on September 24, 2009.

Notion3 features an entirely new design, an expanded and enhanced sample library, new live performance features, and compatibility with plug-ins, sample libraries and digital audio workstations (DAWs).

Notion3 has an MSRP of $249 (a street price of around $199). Notion Music is also offering free upgrades to registered users of Notion 2.0 or earlier. Registered users of Notion Music’s other products, Progression, and Protégé, as well as competitive notation products like Finale and Sibelius can upgrade to Notion3 for $99.

Details on Notion3 below. Read more…

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Make Virtual Choirs With East West Symphonic Choir

29Aug09

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This is an in-depth look at East West Symphonic Choir – an app that lets you create convincing choral virtual vocals. Read more…

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Garriton Offers Personal Orchestra 4 For $149

13Aug09

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Garritan has released Personal Orchestra 4, a state-of-the-art virtual orchestra.

Garritan Personal Orchestra 4 is now powered by the ARIA Instrument Engine and adds new features, new instrument sounds, updated programming and a lower price.

Details below.

Garritan Personal Orchestra 4 is available for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS) as a download for $149.95 USD.

Existing users of previous versions of Personal Orchestra can download the upgrade for $49.95 USD. Read more…

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