Christopher Siu
Christopher Siu
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Brass Swells by Sonixinema!
Просмотров 66021 час назад
Let's check out Brass Swells by Sonixinema! ►► Purchase the library here: bit.ly/3fYFvVu ►► Watch my FREE workshop 'The Complete Composer's Framework': www.christophersiu.com/framework ► Consider supporting the channel on Patreon if you're enjoying the videos! www.patreon.com/christophersiu ► If you'd prefer to simply buy me a coffee, that would also mean the world to me. :) www.buymeacoffee.co...
Want clean mockups? Try Orchestrating BACKWARDS.
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.День назад
Want clear, rich mockups that pop? Do this. ►► Watch my FREE workshop 'The Complete Composer's Framework': www.christophersiu.com/framework ► Consider supporting the channel on Patreon if you're enjoying the videos! www.patreon.com/christophersiu ► If you'd prefer to simply buy me a coffee, that would also mean the world to me. :) www.buymeacoffee.com/chrissiu ► Join my composing Discord commun...
KraftGeek Music Stand Review - The Best Portable Stand?
Просмотров 19114 дней назад
Let's check out the KraftGeek's Music Stand! ►► Check out the stand! bit.ly/3JioSPF Discount Code: CHRISTOPHERSIU Amazon: bit.ly/3SgJrjo ►► Watch my FREE workshop 'The Complete Composer's Framework': www.christophersiu.com/framework ► Consider supporting the channel on Patreon if you're enjoying the videos! www.patreon.com/christophersiu ► If you'd prefer to simply buy me a coffee, that would a...
What goes into a live recital?
Просмотров 11914 дней назад
Join me behind the scenes of my live recital 'Moments in Time'! ►► Watch my FREE workshop 'The Complete Composer's Framework': www.christophersiu.com/framework Purchase the sheet music: www.christophersiu.com/moments ► Consider supporting the channel on Patreon if you're enjoying the videos! www.patreon.com/christophersiu ► If you'd prefer to simply buy me a coffee, that would also mean the wor...
Music is a Universal Language - for Voice and Orchestra (Live Performance)
Просмотров 20914 дней назад
Please enjoy 'Music is a Universal Language' from my live recital 'Moments in Time'! ►► Purchase all the sheet music here! www.christophersiu.com/moments ►► Watch my FREE workshop 'The Complete Composer's Framework': www.christophersiu.com/framework ► Consider supporting the channel on Patreon if you're enjoying the videos! www.patreon.com/christophersiu ► If you'd prefer to simply buy me a cof...
First Flight - for Flute and Piano (Live Performance)
Просмотров 9414 дней назад
Please enjoy 'First Flight' from my live recital 'Moments in Time'! ►► Purchase all the sheet music here! www.christophersiu.com/moments ►► Watch my FREE workshop 'The Complete Composer's Framework': www.christophersiu.com/framework ► Consider supporting the channel on Patreon if you're enjoying the videos! www.patreon.com/christophersiu ► If you'd prefer to simply buy me a coffee, that would a...
Reflection - for French Horn and Piano (Live Performance)
Просмотров 17314 дней назад
Please enjoy 'Reflection' from my live recital 'Moments in Time'! ►► Purchase all the sheet music here! www.christophersiu.com/moments ►► Watch my FREE workshop 'The Complete Composer's Framework': www.christophersiu.com/framework ► Consider supporting the channel on Patreon if you're enjoying the videos! www.patreon.com/christophersiu ► If you'd prefer to simply buy me a coffee, that would als...
Fun in the Sun - for Clarinet and Piano (Live Performance)
Просмотров 10314 дней назад
Please enjoy 'Fun in the Sun' from my live recital 'Moments in Time'! ►► Purchase all the sheet music here! www.christophersiu.com/moments ►► Watch my FREE workshop 'The Complete Composer's Framework': www.christophersiu.com/framework ► Consider supporting the channel on Patreon if you're enjoying the videos! www.patreon.com/christophersiu ► If you'd prefer to simply buy me a coffee, that would...
Indignation - for Viola and Piano (Live Performance)
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Indignation - for Viola and Piano (Live Performance)
Gallop - for English Horn and Piano (Live Performance)
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Gallop - for English Horn and Piano (Live Performance)
Dancing Among the Stars - for Violin and Piano (Live Performance)
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Dancing Among the Stars - for Violin and Piano (Live Performance)
Daybreak - for Bassoon and Piano (Live Performance)
Просмотров 9514 дней назад
Daybreak - for Bassoon and Piano (Live Performance)
Child's Play - for Oboe and Piano (Live Performance)
Просмотров 12714 дней назад
Child's Play - for Oboe and Piano (Live Performance)
Consolation - for Cello and Piano (Live Performance)
Просмотров 15414 дней назад
Consolation - for Cello and Piano (Live Performance)
Moments in Time - Complete Live Recital! 🎶
Просмотров 83214 дней назад
Moments in Time - Complete Live Recital! 🎶
The Best Sample Libraries for Orchestral RUNS!
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The Best Sample Libraries for Orchestral RUNS!
What an Incredible French Horn Library! (Legacy Horn)
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.Месяц назад
What an Incredible French Horn Library! (Legacy Horn)
How I use sound design in my orchestrations!
Просмотров 922Месяц назад
How I use sound design in my orchestrations!
New to composing? Follow 3 simple steps.
Просмотров 2 тыс.Месяц назад
New to composing? Follow 3 simple steps.
What virtual instruments do I use every day?
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Месяц назад
What virtual instruments do I use every day?
VISTA 2, Pacific Solo Strings, Fluid Shorts 3 by Performance Samples!
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.Месяц назад
VISTA 2, Pacific Solo Strings, Fluid Shorts 3 by Performance Samples!
The best orchestral sample libraries in 2024? (Q&A)
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The best orchestral sample libraries in 2024? (Q&A)
How much is MUSIO? (2024 Update)
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How much is MUSIO? (2024 Update)
An Interview with: Cinesamples/MUSIO! (Mike Patti)
Просмотров 1 тыс.2 месяца назад
An Interview with: Cinesamples/MUSIO! (Mike Patti)
Want People to Remember Your Music?
Просмотров 4622 месяца назад
Want People to Remember Your Music?
Musical Structure - My Favourite Forms!
Просмотров 6732 месяца назад
Musical Structure - My Favourite Forms!
Which Harp Library is Better for You?
Просмотров 6832 месяца назад
Which Harp Library is Better for You?
Parker Oboe by Musical Sampling!
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Parker Oboe by Musical Sampling!
What's the Best String Library for Pop & Rock Music?
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What's the Best String Library for Pop & Rock Music?

Комментарии

  • @ASX2001
    @ASX2001 4 часа назад

    You have the most important qualities: diligence and endurance. You can't be imagined lazy. 👍

    • @ChristopherSiu
      @ChristopherSiu 4 часа назад

      Ah that’s very kind, thank you so much!

  • @DesoloZantas
    @DesoloZantas 15 часов назад

    I actually prefer the speed playing style legato over Cinematic Studio velocity one. If he updates it, I hope he creates two patches: a legacy patch and the new one you suggested.

  • @WayneDawkinsThePartyMan
    @WayneDawkinsThePartyMan 2 дня назад

    Exactly

  • @ilayskripch
    @ilayskripch 3 дня назад

    Thank you man for good review! I love how this library sound, I`m professional clarinettist and I know how musical instruments should sound. Now I gues it's one of the best woodwinds libraries. Not worse than hollywood woodwinds and BBC Symphony Orchestra Woodwinds. I like CS choice of acoustics and the ability to get a "clean" sound to fine-tune the reverb to your liking.

  • @ambersh
    @ambersh 3 дня назад

    hey thanks for sharing this! I liked the spirit & tone of your delivery in addition to the helpful info

  • @Thaddarwin
    @Thaddarwin 4 дня назад

    $199 at the moment - 2nd July 2024

  • @mixaudiodesingn
    @mixaudiodesingn 4 дня назад

    Thanks

  • @jenstornell
    @jenstornell 4 дня назад

    I just got my hands on Instant Cello, at 50% off right now. It's their light version of their Bohemian Cello. It's instantly playable and very affordable even for me on a budget. I'm not the guy spending 500K on sample libraries the first year. :P Anyway, I really recommend it to everyone who want the great Cello for a great price.

    • @ChristopherSiu
      @ChristopherSiu 4 дня назад

      Lovely, congratulations! I’ll be doing a video on the viola soon (and maybe the Instant cello too).

  • @rodferreira2
    @rodferreira2 4 дня назад

    Thank you so much, Christopher! This really inspired me even more! SIUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

  • @KiraPlaysGuitar
    @KiraPlaysGuitar 4 дня назад

    2:38 I know this is quite old, but were you counting scale degrees here, or did you arpeggiate the chord in your head to work out the quality? Because if the latter, wow.

  • @micwarren21
    @micwarren21 4 дня назад

    You do produce some very helpful and educational videos. That is why I am a subscriber to your platform. Keep up the great work.

  • @micwarren21
    @micwarren21 4 дня назад

    Charles Ives had a seventh income stream - Insurance salesman.

  • @cheska_yo
    @cheska_yo 4 дня назад

    Love this video Christopher! I remember watching a video of you some years ago explaining why you didn't want to compose music full time, and I relate to your perspective so much. I'm currently at the beginning of my journey with my online course, private lessons, and creating RUclips content while composing for film projects. Super inspired by you!

    • @ChristopherSiu
      @ChristopherSiu 4 дня назад

      Thank you so much Cheska! I really appreciate your support, and am happy you already have a great balance. All the best!

  • @mikes_work
    @mikes_work 4 дня назад

    Thank you New subscriber

  • @Andysmusicaljourney
    @Andysmusicaljourney 5 дней назад

    Well. It would be really great to hear a more in-depth video on why you don't do composition as your full-time job. What is the reality of a composer that makes you not want to dive in head on? I'm pretty sure everyone of your followers would really like to know also, because many of us probably envision a "dream" that they'd be able to do just that, composition full-time. I mean, you touch that subject at the end, but just throwing it out there. Many are most likely also surprised that you don't even really want to do it. I fully get the point of not doing what you love as your job, but there's got to be more to that as you have probably done at least some paid gigs. A down-to-earth view on that would be very much appreciated.

    • @ChristopherSiu
      @ChristopherSiu 5 дней назад

      Great idea for a video. Thanks so much Andy!

  • @alontrigger
    @alontrigger 5 дней назад

    Great video. Have you had any experience with the Century series from 8Dio, Chris? I own CSW, and love it! However, for my strings, brass and harp I am very interested in the Century series for its extended list of techniques and controlled sound. Moreover, it's way more affordable than the Cinematic Studio series and will be also rolling out on the new Sound Paint sampler that is a new generation sampler compared to Kontakt.

    • @ChristopherSiu
      @ChristopherSiu 5 дней назад

      Thank you! Alas I haven’t; I was already covered when I discovered the Century stuff and never dove in.

  • @alontrigger
    @alontrigger 5 дней назад

    Great video

  • @mikeklement7223
    @mikeklement7223 7 дней назад

    Are the new samples or did they re-use sounds from Novo, Forzo and Vento?

  • @ChristopherSiu
    @ChristopherSiu 8 дней назад

    UPDATE: The giveaway has ended! If you'd like to pick up this library (and support my channel in a small way), you can purchase here: bit.ly/3fYFvVu Enjoy, and thanks again!

  • @tarek-jawad
    @tarek-jawad 8 дней назад

    Wow sounds great., great vid Chris. Would love to use it to add, mystery, drama to my music, it actually sounds really inspiring.

  • @MrTADEUSARIUS
    @MrTADEUSARIUS 8 дней назад

    So nice library for my orchestral music i make!

  • @aryehlitt2787
    @aryehlitt2787 8 дней назад

    This would be fantastic for adding some texture to slower passages

  • @dom_5393
    @dom_5393 8 дней назад

    Really cool sounding library. I would use it for some trap or r&b production.

  • @wouterlinart7876
    @wouterlinart7876 8 дней назад

    Sounds nice! A great complementary library to many bread and butter ones

  • @olivertevcev125
    @olivertevcev125 8 дней назад

    Crafting brass crescendos and decrescendos with the modwheel is more often than not prone to a myriad of issues. Sampled and tempo synced swells is the viable alternative. This one sounds and looks pretty good! Thanks for the giveaway! Cheers

  • @Krzychu3005
    @Krzychu3005 8 дней назад

    I would definitely try to use this alongside 8dio arcs from Artisan Brass and Century Brass. Just for starters, to compare flavors. Next step would be to compose something brassy with nice swells to test this with my new Symphonic Destruction :D

  • @ILoveTeles
    @ILoveTeles 8 дней назад

    Thank you for putting this together. For the Nucleus oboe, if you wanted to do a trill, is that a hidden feature, or is that an articulation that you’d have to turn to another library for? I’ve written for real orchestra before, and am looking to get into orchestral libraries, but don’t want to skimp on things like articulations.

  • @jensimon9280
    @jensimon9280 8 дней назад

    Fantastic 😊

  • @jensimon9280
    @jensimon9280 8 дней назад

    Thanks for another great review! This is a great sounding library.

  • @BDReflet
    @BDReflet 8 дней назад

    Great review Chris! Lovely sounding library. I was blown away by the legato patches when the premier video came out yesterday afternoon. Many of these softer sounds were reminiscent of some of John Williams classic scores. I would use this library for my musical theater writing and for an animation soundtrack I am currently working on. Such great tones right out of the box!

  • @boyfromdover1
    @boyfromdover1 9 дней назад

    Great library. Keep up the excellent reviews!

  • @MrGeekymusic
    @MrGeekymusic 9 дней назад

    Lovely review, thank you! I would love this library, it sounds very contemporary and unique. I would use it as a teaching tool when working with students who are learning how to compose, produce and finish their own music. I would also be interested in having it in the arsenal for contemporary music composition for film or audiobook dramas. I was thinking to buy the string swells already.

  • @charlesroydubuc4870
    @charlesroydubuc4870 9 дней назад

    This would be perfect to fill the gap in my toolbox. I would use it to get my brass more Realistic.

  • @willg.h.724
    @willg.h.724 9 дней назад

    I love using these arc/swell libraries. They breathe so much life into my compositions.

  • @DanielFainberg
    @DanielFainberg 9 дней назад

    Prerecorded brass swells are exactly what I'm looking for to complement my BBC Core. The versatility and quality of Brass Swells make it a perfect fit for my template. I really appreciate how realistic it sounds. I'll consider purchasing it anyway, but I'll wait for the end of the giveaway with hope! :)

  • @LandonQizilbash
    @LandonQizilbash 9 дней назад

    I would love to use this for an upcoming score I'm doing. It's going to be an abstract, experimental film with a lot of woodwinds and synth. So a brass/sound designy library would be a great addition to build on the ethereal sound.

  • @axb312
    @axb312 9 дней назад

    I would use this library to compose some "swell" brass parts :)

  • @VHF.brunoverdoni
    @VHF.brunoverdoni 9 дней назад

    Perfect for film music. Makes it sound more natural than using the pencil on cc data

  • @junos_song
    @junos_song 9 дней назад

    Nice video! IMO, phasing effect on woodwinds' legato(between legato samples and sustain samples especially at legato timing when I use a single WW) is always problem. I think single note's sound is better on BWW, but long legato phrase is better on CSW. Needless to say, both are good!

  • @JasonSeymore
    @JasonSeymore 9 дней назад

    I have to say, this is a great compliment to the String Swells library! Thanks so much for sharing this in depth look at this library! Sonixinema does it again!

  • @CameronAdamsYouTube
    @CameronAdamsYouTube 9 дней назад

    Wow this is great, I would use this library to pay off my student loans 😎

  • @technodudy
    @technodudy 9 дней назад

    This library is great because there it does a fill a gap in the toolbox of mine. It does a specific thing well and that is dynamics, it does have hybrid unique sounds they created that can be off use. Would use it for dynamic swells in film scores.

  • @gentajourney
    @gentajourney 9 дней назад

    nice brass color and versatile for make scoring music. love them

  • @benoitgeorges7927
    @benoitgeorges7927 9 дней назад

    Wow it brings so much life in seconds ! Must blend perfectly with other brass library for extra realism

  • @princess_sarina_aria_elysia
    @princess_sarina_aria_elysia 9 дней назад

    The narrower CC curves at the end reassure me as with BBC SO Core I often find myself having to exaggerate the width of these curves to hear a noticable difference, but then often I don't want to go all out until the big climax of the song, but other libraries like this seems to offer the dynamic range I'd love to have

  • @AndromedaX8
    @AndromedaX8 9 дней назад

    Sounds like a great final to the trilogy! I don't have any brass swells yet, so this would be really useful to have.

  • @AndromedaX8
    @AndromedaX8 9 дней назад

    Sounds like a great final to the trilogy! I don't have any brass swells yet, so this would be really useful to have.

  • @nickrozzell2841
    @nickrozzell2841 9 дней назад

    Honestly I don’t know what I’d use this library for. I like the designed patches more than the singles so probably as a layer in a pad

  • @llevante
    @llevante 9 дней назад

    Love that brass! I would probably use it in some cinematic compositions but I would be very curious to try it in some hip-hop productions too! Some really great atmospheres here! 🎺🎶

  • @cherrysound
    @cherrysound 9 дней назад

    Super nice library! I think it should be great for some kind of a Matrix-beginning of the movie music 😮 Sounds very familiar for me 😊