Orb Composer is a software that puts artificial intelligence (AI) at the service of those who have a musical idea and want to realize it quickly without worrying about writing the arrangement or doing orchestrations.
It does not intend to replace the composer but to assist him in the creative process, that is, saving him the time necessary for writing with a sequencer of the necessary parts, time that can instead be dedicated to experimenting with musical ideas.
The features of Orb Composerthey allow you to start with musical ideas and end with a complete composition that can be changed as much as you want. Each model available, be it Electronic or Orchestral, includes the relative one Artificial Intelligence, to generate accompaniments, arpeggios e song.
The writing of a piece does not focus on single note, but focuses on structure-based work, intentions and emotions. The result will then be a base on which to use one's creativity and musical knowledge.
Workflow
Blocks
We start from the "blocks" where we create the structure of the song. In this section we choose "Intro","Topic on”, But also the intensity or type of variation. For each block it is possible to choose the type of structure (wikipedia) which can be: Standard, Answer, Question, First answer, Question-based answer
Chords
Let's go and specify the chords present in the block, we can choose progression from the Orb library or create new ones. The library is very convenient because it allows you to quickly find a progression that can be suitable for our purposes. Furthermore, it is possible to search based on the mood we want to create in the song.
Instruments
We find 6 "basic" musical models that can be used as an arrangement model to use:
* Orchestral
* Pianoforte
* Pop rock
* Bows
* Electro
Ambient
The templates provide a list of predefined tools and their associated artificial intelligence. Throughout the composition process, it is always possible to choose the instruments, their articulations and roles. As an alternative, you can let Orb Composer make choices based on the intensity curve. A comprehensive list of instruments is available, organized by categories, allowing you to experiment with many combinations of instruments.
Integration with DAW
Orb has its own instrument plugin, but each instrument and articulation can be connected directly to a VST / AU, allowing Orb Composer to be used even in a standalone manner. Tracks can be exported (even individually) for further manipulation in your favorite DAW, or you can use Orb with a DAW. There are templates for integration into Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Ableton Live, Pro Tools e Studio One.
The test (movie)
In recent months I have been working on the soundtrack of the film "A heretic in the ward"By director Bruno di Marcello starring Ciro Scalera, who boasts in his curriculum a beginning at the court of Eduardo De Filippo and Peppe Barra and an experience in cinema full of collaborations with Pupi Avati, but also with Carlo Verdone, Dino Risi and many others .
I used Orb Composer, on the "Credo”Moment of trial when the young Maggi to become a friar is opposed in every way by the commission that must admit him to the convent. The moment is of great tension, on the scene there are close dialogues, made of back and forth between him and the members of the commission.
For this scene I used the “Strings” template and I made a clip that will have to stay “behind” the dialogues anyway, so it will mark the intentions and the scene changes. First, I divided the scene into its "sections", that is the parts that I thought should be highlighted in the scene. For each section I have chosen the type of structure: Q A (Question and answer)
I then created blocks for each section and for each of them I defined the articulations of the instruments, for example I gave the "Melody”To the first violins, then I established the dynamics for each section.
The young Alberto Maggi played by Ivano Conte. The result can be heard in the attached audio file.
Conclusions
It can happen that you have to complete a job and have little time to do it, as it can happen to be in a personal period that is not really creative. Orb Composer can be useful to complete a job in a short time, give us a cue for inspiration or create a basis of an idea to discuss it with other people (for example a director!).
PRO
- Versatile
- Progression library
- Integrated sound plugin
CONS
Some parts of the graphical interface to be improved, including block management and access to some parameters.
Final Notes
Sito: www.orb-composer.com
Promo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F0gOO-flYg
Backset
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zw1gVux3zk
"Credo”From the album A Heretic in Lane by Umberto Sorbo.
Orb Composer is a software that puts artificial intelligence (AI) at the service of those who have a musical idea and want to implement it quickly without worrying about writing the arrangement or doing orchestrations.
It does not intend to replace the composer but to assist him in the creative process, that is, saving him the time necessary for writing with a sequencer of the necessary parts, a time that can instead be dedicated to experimenting with musical ideas.
The Orb Composer features allow you to start from musical ideas and end with a complete composition that can be changed as much as you want. Each model available whether Electronic or Orchestral, includes the relative Art artificial Iintelligence, to generate accompaniments, arpeggios and melodies.
The writing of a piece does not focus on the single note, but on a work based on structures, intentions and emotions. The result will then be a basis on which to use one's creativity and musical knowledge.
Workflow
Blocks
It starts from the “blocks” where we create the structure of the piece. In this section we choose “Intro”, “Theme”, but also the intensity or type of variation. For each block it is possible to choose the type of structure (wikipedia) which can be: Standard, Answer, Question, Answer before, Answer based on question
agreements
Let's specify the chords in the block, we can choose chord progression from the Orb library or create new ones. The library is very convenient because it allows you to quickly find a progression that can be good for our purposes. Furthermore, it is possible to do searches based on the mood we want to create in the song.
Instruments
We find 6 basic musical models that can be used as an arrangement model to use:
* Orchestral
* Piano
* Pop / Rock
* Thongs
* Electro
Ambient
The models provide a list of predefined tools and their artificial intelligence. Throughout the composition process, it is always possible to choose the tools, their articulations and roles. Alternatively, Orb Composer can be left to make choices based on the intensity curve. A complete list of tools is available, organized by categories, which allows you to experiment with many combinations.
Integration with DAW
Orb has its own tool plugin, but each tool and articulation can be connected directly to a VST / AU, allowing the use of Orb Composer also in a standalone way. The tracks can be exported (even individually) for further manipulation in your favorite DAW, or you can use Orb with a DAW. Templates are available for integration into Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Ableton Live, Pro Tools and Studio One.
The Test (movie)
In recent months I have been dealing with the soundtrack of the film “A heretic in the aisle” (A heretic in the ward) by director Bruno di Marcello starring Ciro Scalera, who boasts in his curriculum a beginning at the court of Eduardo De Filippo and Peppe Barra and an experience in cinema rich in collaborations with Pupi Avati, but also with Carlo Verdone, Dino Risi and many others.
I used Orb Composer, on the scene of the “Credo"test moment when the young Maggi is in any way opposed by the commission that must admit him to the convent. The moment is of great tension, on the scene there are tight dialogues, made of blow and response between him and the members of the commission.
For this scene I used the “Strings” template and I made a clip that will still have to be “behind” the dialogues, therefore it will mark the intentions and the scene changes. First I divided the scene of its “sections”, i.e. the parts that I thought to highlight in the scene. For each section I chose the type of structure: QA (Question and Answer)
I then created blocks for each section and for each of them I defined the articulations of the instruments, for example I gave the “Melody” to the first violins, then I established the dynamics for each section.
The young Alberto Maggi played by Ivano Conte. You can hear the result in the attached audio file.
Conclusion
It can happen that you have to complete a job and have little time to do it, just as it can happen to be in a personal period that is not really creative. Orb Composer can be useful to complete a job in a short time, give us a starting point for inspiration or create a basis of an idea to discuss it with other people (for example a director!).
PRO
* Versatile
* Chord Progress Library
* Integrated sound plugin
CONS
Some parts of the graphical interface to be improved, including block management and access to some parameters.
Umberto Sorbo
