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This month on CMS: repackaging older libraries (SSO Pro/HOOPUS), doing a short segment on using multiple microphones, and also engaging in a short discussion about judging and critiquing our own music. Topics Reselling or “updating” current libraries (e.g. HOOPUS and SSO Pro) Using different Microphones– why you need or don’t need them Are we the...

This month on the CMS podcast: We talk about taking breaks, getting back to basics, the controversies around software development (by way of Hollywood Orchestrator Opus Edition), a chat about hardware, sample servers, and what we’re all running, and of course, our picks! (Including a stolen one from Todd). Topics Taking a break from composing...

After a brief hiatus, the CMS podcast is back! We discuss getting over the lockdowns, diversifying income streams, and cover a few of the big libraries that have come out over the past couple of months. Glad to be back, and looking forward to more episodes! Here are the topics covered in this episode: Catch-up...

This month on the CMS podcast: We take more questions from the Discord community. We discuss Mike Patti taking full ownership of Cinesamples and have a discussion of the company and its products. As always, our picks of the show round out the episode. Here are the topics covered in this episode: What do you...

This month on the CMS podcast: We discuss how to make a living making music as a composer. Also, we invited a special guest Alex Pfeffer on the show to give his perspective as well. All this and more on this month’s episode of the Composing Made Simple Podcast. Where to find Alex online: YouTube...

This month on the CMS podcast: We reach out to the Discord community to submit us questions they would like for us to answer! As always, our picks of the show round out the episode. Here are the topics covered in this episode: Why you don’t need as many libs as you think you do...

This month on the CMS podcast: We discuss BBC Spitfire Core/Discover, and the drama surrounding the Spitfire Audio’s Westworld competition. All this and more on this month’s Composing Made Simple podcast! Podcast on YouTube BBC Spitfire Core/Discover (Chris/Curtis) SPITFIRE DRAMA AGAIN!!!!!! (Contest) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcpg0KycJVI– Paul Thomson Links: Patreon Discord Facebook Instagram Twitter Email: podcast@composingmadesimple.com

This month on the CMS podcast: This show is a bit different this month, we discuss another way to generate passive income with Dividend Investing. Also, I’ll go over my thoughts and experiences on Spitfire’s BBC SO Orchestra (Free). Finally, we discuss our picks of the show, and All this and more on this month’s...

This month on the CMS podcast: We discuss affordable all-in-one orchestra sample libraries in-depth and the best choice to make. We celebrate our 2 year anniversary since starting the podcast. COVID-19 is affecting our work, projects, and personal life. Finally, we discuss our picks of the show and starting our new Patreon campaign and how...

This month on the CMS podcast: Building your online presence: tips and tricks, platforms, and social media– how do you do it? Schedule it? Be like Curtis and almost completely ignore it? Answers to these questions and more. We also list our picks of the podcast and talk about the Native Instruments registration controversy. Topics...

On the CMS Podcast this week: We’re back! After missing a month (sorry about that!), Chris, Curtis, and Todd are here to talk about getting started gear– what kind of computer/OS? What specs? What are some good sample libraries to get started with? Of course, we also do our picks of the week as well...

In our end of the year special, we take a look back at 2019, and what we are looking forward to in 2020. We also cover the new JXL Brass library from Orchestral Tools, touch on the Discovery Channel residuals controversy. Topics: Favorite VI’s of the Year/Year in Review Chris: Elysion, Glory Days, Cinematic Studio...

In this episode, we discuss different sample engines (Kontakt/PLAY/Spitfire/SWAM/etc), the pros and cons of each, and cover some recent library releases, and of course, do our picks of the week! Topics: Sampler Engine Overview (Kontakt/PLAY/CAPSULE/Spitfire Player/Upcoming OT/SWAM/Omnisphere/VSL) VENTO Modern Woodwinds Symphobia 4: Pandora Spitfire: Aperture Strings, Epic Strings, Percussion Swarm Picks of the week Curtis:...

In this episode, we’ll take on the topic of mixing and production– Chris, Todd, and Curtis will go through their general approaches and how they set up templates and tracks, give some of our tips and tricks that they’ve learned. Additionally, we’ll explore our picks of the week, including Spitfire BBCSO, The Unfinished Drumstruck V,...

This month on the Composing Made Simple podcast, Todd and Curtis take a look at the ins and outs of sample dynamic layers. Should you have 3 or 5? What are the pros and cons? We’ll answer these questions and more. Additionally, we’ll talk about layering different libraries, and talk a little about Spitfire’s new...

This month on the Composing Made Simple podcast, we discuss a recent video posted by a fellow composer on YouTube called The Death of Melody. We cannot have a podcast without a discussion on Spitfire Audio’s new announcements, along with a few other sample libraries that were announced over this past month. The Death of...

This month on the Composing Made Simple podcast, we cover Imposter Syndrome– what it is, how to deal with it, and most importantly, the fact that everyone feels it sometimes. We also discuss the new VE Pro iPad App, Spitfire’s new Orbis Synth, CineSite LITE, and of course, our Picks of the Week. Imposter Syndrome...

On the Composing Made Simple Podcast this month, we discuss, what we’ve been listening to lately and how it has affected our writing. Our opinions on phrase libraries– their strengths and weaknesses, the dangers of using them too often, and some recommendations on what Chris, Curtis and Todd use in their music. Output- Movement (https://output.com/products/movement)...

This week on composing made simple, we dive into the business end of the music business and also discuss using old server hardware to run your samples. Business Stuff/Rates Hourly Per minute Packaged deals Sample Servers (Curtis Dell R610) https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Vienna_Software_Package/Vienna_Ensemble_PRO Picks of the Week Todd: Mandolin Curtis: Dell R610 Chris: Red Room Audio Traveller Series:...

On the Composing Made Simple Podcast this month, we discuss the positive and negative sides to live streaming and Youtube. Next, Chris deconstructs a recent trailer piece he composed for a music library. Additionally, we talk about new libraries Cinematic Studio Brass, along with Spitfire’s British Drama Toolkit, and 8dio super strings. Where to find...