Studio Log: Music Scoring Experiments

Studio log

Experiments with orchestral textures and hybrid sound design.

Session notes

• Layer long strings under plucked ostinatos
• Use parallel compression on percussion bus
• Try detuning synth pads by 7 cents for width

Ears first, meters second.

References

• Zimmer-esque low brass swells
• Organic pulses from found sounds

Signal chain example

Piano → RC-20 → LA-2A → Room Verb → Tape
Drums → Clip Dist → EQ → Parallel Comp
Pads  → Chorus → Reverb → Stereo Imager

Next actions

• [ ] Bounce stems for archive
• [ ] Save channel strip presets
• [ ] Export 30s cue for social