Professional Guide to Composing

Join composer and Spitfire Audio co-founder, Paul Thomson, as he shares the steps he takes before starting every project and how to get past BPS (Blank Page Syndrome).

Paul Thomson gives examples and techniques on how to create suspense and tension in your scores using percussion and microphone positions.

In this Masterclass, Paul and AIR Studios Recording and Mixing Engineer Jake Jackson share an introduction to mixing and mastering, including how to translate a sound idea from your head into your DAW, workflow, using reverb, and general tips and tricks.

Paul Thomson takes you through his favourite patches from the top 10 libraries he uses for scoring.

Oliver shares some tips on writing with Woodwinds by breaking down a piece inspired by Ennio Morricone's score for The Hateful Eight.

Paul takes us through 5 tips for better orchestral drum programming using Abbey Road Orchestra: Low Percussion.

Spitfire Symphonic Motions is an inspiring tool created by composers, for composers, offering the flexibility to design expressive shorts and intricate rhythmic patterns with ease, bringing your scores to life. Featuring London’s finest string players performing a stunning range of rebowing movements, rhythms and playing techniques, experience the same high-end quality as the rest of our celebrated Symphonic libraries, expertly recorded in the world-famous Hall at AIR Studios.