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Secrets Of The Terminator 2 Soundtrack That The Studios Did Not Want You To See

This video explores the specific samples and techniques that composer Brad Fiedel used in creating the T2 soundtrack. … Read More Secrets Of The Terminator 2 Soundtrack That The Studios Did Not Want You To See

February 13, 2019February 13, 20197 Comments

Junkie XL Explains The ‘Chardonnay Buy’, Plus The Future Of Film Scoring

Holkenborg discusses how he built up his fantastic collection of synths, the difference between a ‘coffee buy’ and a ‘chardonnay buy’ and more.… Read More Junkie XL Explains The ‘Chardonnay Buy’, Plus The Future Of Film Scoring

February 11, 2019February 11, 20195 Comments

Junkie XL Brass (Sneak Preview)

“I needed to build my own sample libraries,” notes Holkenborg, “and that’s why we’ve gotten to the point of creating my own brass library together with Orchestral Tools.”… Read More Junkie XL Brass (Sneak Preview)

February 5, 20194 Comments

SYNTHS DX Designed For Scoring, 80s-Style

SYNTHS DX is ‘a collection of inspiring sounds for creating subtle cinematic atmospheres, deep, wide sci-fi pads for film, videogame, ambient and synthwave music production’.… Read More SYNTHS DX Designed For Scoring, 80s-Style

December 28, 2018Leave a comment

First Film Scored On An iPad – Inhumanity

‘Inhumanity’ is a grindhouse action film about a woman that becomes entangled in a mystery, involving suspicious deaths, corporate conspiracy and a psychotic killer. And it’s the first full-length film scored with an iPad & Korg Gadget.… Read More First Film Scored On An iPad – Inhumanity

October 15, 2018February 27, 202023 Comments

Inside The Score Of Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Here’s an entertaining look at the Terminator 2 soundtrack, focusing on the sampling and synthesis techniques that help define the soundtrack’s sound. … Read More Inside The Score Of Terminator 2: Judgment Day

August 20, 2018February 13, 20199 Comments

Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein On Scoring ‘Stranger Things’

Composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein talk about their work for the Netflix sci fi show ‘Stranger Things’. … Read More Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein On Scoring ‘Stranger Things’

June 17, 201811 Comments

Tomb Raider Soundtrack Breakdown With Junkie XL

Composer Junkie XL (Tom Holkenborg) breaks down one of his cues from the Tomb Raider soundtrack. … Read More Tomb Raider Soundtrack Breakdown With Junkie XL

March 23, 2018Leave a comment

Junkie XL On Scoring Tomb Raider

The latest ‘Studio Time’ episode takes a deep look at a single cue from the soundtrack, that combines orchestral and electronic sounds.… Read More Junkie XL On Scoring Tomb Raider

March 21, 2018March 21, 20185 Comments

David Battino On Scoring For Video Games & ‘Mushroom Mayhem’

Author and synthesist David Battino let us know about a new project he’s been working on, an iOS video game that’s inspired by arcade classics like Space Invaders and Galaga.… Read More David Battino On Scoring For Video Games & ‘Mushroom Mayhem’

March 8, 20182 Comments

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