Fantastic MIDI Mockups by Frederick Alexander Russ

Fantastic MIDI Mockups is a collection of the best orchestral scores, orchestrations, and arrangements that use sample libraries. They are graded by members using samples in digital orchestrations.

According to Wikipedia, "A sample library is a collection of digital sound recordings, known as samples, for use by composers, arrangers, performers, and producers of music. The sound files are loaded into a sampler—either hardware or software-based—which is then used to create music."

The selections are based on a criteria including:

1) Composition, Orchestration, Arrangement, and Execution of Orchestral Themes using samples of traditional orchestral and acoustic instrumentation;
2) Midi mockup (how realistic and expressive each of the instruments and instrument groups are articulated within the cue),
3) Balance (how well the instruments sit in the Mix) and also how each of the samples integrate on the sound stage seamlessly (proper use of early reflections and sound stage reverbs);
4) Quality of the final mix.

Midi mockups traditionally are only the first step in a long line of steps towards final production which can include elements of the midi mockup or a professional recording of a live orchestra in a controlled setting. Midi mockups are a way for a director to hear the composer's ideas.

It is a given that it is far cheaper to make needed changes the midi mockup before committing to a live orchestral date for final recording. Because of this, many midi mockups aren't always the best presentation of the art form because the point is getting work - not be a fantastic midi mockup artist. That said, directors do expect a certain level of realism and have begun to develop their ears to know which presentation sounds okay and which sound much better - some of which may not have anything to do with the ideas themselves. So it behooves composers to learn the art well to give their own creative ideas a fighting chance when in the hot seat with a director who knows what he/she wants but may not be able to say directly what that is!

Each inclusion of music was done so at the express permission of each respective composer. If you would like to submit your cue for consideration, please do in this thread.

We hope you enjoy the following orchestral midi mockups. To those new to this, we welcome you to the ever growing world of digital orchestration and midi mockup.

Contains tracks

• Thomas J. Bergersen - Mojo Madness by Frederick Alexander Russ
• Boss Battle (Orchestral) by Daniel Beijbom
• Craig Sharmat - Run From The Reaper by Frederick Alexander Russ
• Roberto Soggetti Mockup - StringScene - Remix by Frederick Alexander Russ
• Aerial Boarding [Berlin Strings Demo] by Hendrik Schwarzer