Blog by Jon Brooks specialising in Logic Pro X templates, music articles, Youtube videos, music production for film and TV, musical analysis and all things regarding audio production. Apple music and iTunes products are also featured within the blog. Jon is a British composer scoring music for film, television and advertising.
Thursday, 2 November 2023
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Wednesday, 24 August 2022
How to Compose Music for Film and TV
1. Music Composition Basics
Music composition is the process of composing original pieces of music for use in films, TV shows, video games and commercials etc. There are many different ways to go about composing music for these types of projects. One way is to start with a theme and then write variations on that theme. Another method is to start with a mood and chord progressions and then write melodies that fit that mood. A third option is to start with a scene and then write a melody that fits that scene.
2. Film Scoring Basics
Film scoring is the process of writing original music for use in movies. In order to do this properly, you need to understand how sound works in film. Sound in film is created using two primary methods: recording and editing. Recording refers to capturing sounds directly onto tape or digital audio files. Editing refers to manipulating those recordings to create the final product.
3. Writing for Film
Writing for film involves taking a script, or working with the visuals and breaking down each scene with the film director to discuss his or her musical vision. This is known as the 'spotting session'. Each character 'could' have their own unique musical motif. What's important is that the music supports or accentuates any dialogue or emotional context.
4. Orchestration
Orchestrating means arranging various instruments together to make a complete piece of music. When orchestrating, keep in mind that each instrument has its own range of pitch and volume. You'll want to find a balance between the instruments' ranges and volumes and balance them harmonically and tonally.
5. Mixing
Mixing is the process of combining several tracks of recorded music into one cohesive track. You'll want to listen to the finished mix and make any necessary adjustments before sending it off.
6. Recording Studio Basics
The recording studio is where the actual recording takes place. Studios vary in size, equipment, and cost. However, no matter what type of studio you choose, you'll need to know how to operate it or have an engineer on hand.
7. Post-Production Basics
Post-production is the process of making changes to a completed project after it has been mixed and mastered. This includes things like adding special effects, changing the length of a song, or adding additional vocals.
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New World | Logic Pro X Template (Download) Dramatic Orchestral Music (Jon Brooks)
Wednesday, 27 July 2022
Logic Pro X Orchestration Template | Drowning
Wednesday, 6 October 2021
Orchestral Bundle | Download Logic Pro X Templates | Film Composition and Music Production
- Army of Doom
- Allelujah
- Breaking News
- Cybernetic Organism
- Deeper Realms
- Discovery
- Drowning
- Horizon
- Metamorphosis
- National Day
- New World
- Ocean Odyssey
- Once Upon a Time
- Phoenix Rising
- Prayer for Peace
- Prodigal Father
- The Confrontation
- The Power of Dreams
- Victory
- Wrong Time Wrong Space
Wednesday, 26 August 2020
Phoenix Rising | Logic Pro X Template Download | Epic, Cinematic and Dramatic Orchestral Music
Track Duration: 0:30 Key: E Minor Tempo: 140 BPM LPX Template Download Download Size: 17.2 MB Uncompressed Size: 26.4 MB Note: You may have to replace some of the instruments or plugins for similar ones unless you have them all yourself; otherwise playback might be a little different. Sampler instruments, settings, full mix bounce, automation, mixed elements, mastering chain and audio files are included; but not the sample library audio content (due to sample library copyright terms). Audio Channels: 3 MIDI Channels: 27 Aux/Bus Channels: 1 Stereo Main Output: 1 Plugins/Soundbanks: Logic Pro X (Stock Plugins) Vienna Instruments Special Edition Vol. 1 & Vol. 1 PLUS Vienna Instruments Special Edition Vol. 2 & Vol. 2 PLUS VSL Epic Horns Project SAM True Strike 1 Distorted Reality 2 G-Town (Free EXS24 Sample Library) Project Sam Symphobia 1 Project Sam Symphobia 2 Project SAM Trombones London Orchestral Percussion Advanced Orchestra (Violins) Download more Logic Pro X Templates: https://sellfy.com/jonbrookscomposer YouTube Logic Pro X Templates: https://www.youtube.com/hairybigger YouTube Jon Brooks: http://www.youtube.com/jonbrookscomposer Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JonBrooksComposer SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jonbrooks-1 Official Website: http://www.jonbrooks.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonBrooks_Music #logicprox #logicprotemplates #logicproxtemplates
Thursday, 27 February 2020
Helping Hand | Logic Pro X Template Download | Jon Brooks | Digital Download
LOGIC PRO X TEMPLATE - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
"Helping Hand" LPX template by film composer Jon Brooks is a thought provoking and emotional instrumental music track with echoes of the past. Dreamy, thoughtful, pensive and relaxing. Reflecting the goodness of the innate kindness of human nature. Instrumentation includes piano, drums, synth pad, woodwind, flute, clarinet, bass and guitars. It begins with a sad and mournful theme that builds to a more positive resolution. Ideal for depicting dreams, nostalgia and memories of the past.
The download in the .zip includes the full mix bounce down for reference too. Music composed, orchestrated and produced in Logic Pro X by Jon Brooks.
LPX Template
Track Duration: 1:33
Tempo BPM: 122
Key: A Minor
Download Size: 17.2 MB
Uncompressed Size: 21.6 MB
Note: It's likely that you may have to replace some of the instruments or plugins for similar ones unless you have them all yourself; otherwise playback might be a little different.
- Audio Channels: 1
- MIDI Channels: 16
- Stereo Main Out: 1
PLUGINS / SAMPLE LIBRARIES:
Channel EQ (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Stereo Delay (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Compressor (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Space Designer (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Bass Amp (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
SilverVerb (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Sample Delay (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Gain (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
MultiMeter (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Multipressor (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
AdLimter (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
VSL Vienna Imperial Piano
Stylus RMX (Metamorphosis)
EXS24 (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Kontakt 4 (or later) Factory Sounds
Omnisphere
Toontrack Superior Drummer
PLAY (East West) Ministry of Rock
Vienna Instruments Special Edition Vol. 1 & Vol. 1 PLUS
Vienna Instruments Special Edition Vol. 2 & Vol. 2 PLUS
VSL Strings Pro
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About Jon:
Jon Brooks is a British Film and TV composer based in South Manchester, UK. He studied music at Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge) followed by a Masters degree in Composition for Film and TV at Kingston University (London). Jon previously worked as an in-house composer in one of the best recording studios in Malaysia before returning to the UK to set up his own recording facility. He specialises in music production and library music for film, TV, advertising, sonic branding, animation series and corporate videos.
Jon is accomplished on piano and french horn and has performed on stage with Richard Clayderman, auditioned for Nigel Martin-Smith, performed at a variety of venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Kuala Lumpur’s Twin Towers and at the Vatican, Rome. He also had the privilege of performing for the Queen in London during her Jubilee Tour.
Writing from his purpose built recording studio based in South Manchester, UK, his clients and credits include: Walt Disney, Coca Cola, Sony Playstation, Breitling, Jaclyn Victor (Malaysian Idol winner), Cadburys, Oxford University Press, Pepsi, X-Box, KFC, Malaysia Airlines, Unilever, Sony Music, Panasonic, Strepsils, Xiaomi, Pantene and Toyota.
Monday, 24 February 2020
The Power of Dreams | Logic Pro X Template Download (Jon Brooks)
(The download in the .zip includes the full mix bounce down for reference too).
"The Power of Dreams" LPX template by film composer Jon Brooks is a short dramatic orchestral film instrumental which includes all the MIDI programming, orchestration, arrangement, mixing and expression etc. Bold, powerful and uplifting. Big, melodic drama inducing a motivational and inspiring feel. Ideal for depicting motivation and success. Influences include Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard, Danny Elfman and Jerry Goldsmith. The style is ideal for advertising commercials projecting achievement and growth, sci-fi and adventure film trailers, movies and corporate videos.
Music composed, orchestrated and produced in Logic Pro X by Jon Brooks.
LPX Template
Track Duration: 0:40
Tempo BPM: Varies
Key: Eb Major
Download Size: 12.3 MB
Uncompressed Size: 16.6 MB
Note: It's likely that you may have to replace some of the instruments or plugins for similar ones unless you have them all yourself; otherwise playback might be a little different.
- Audio Channels: 2
- MIDI Channels: 20
- Aux/Buses: 1
- Stereo Main Out: 1
PLUGINS / SAMPLE LIBRARIES:
Channel EQ (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Compressor (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
SilverVerb (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
AdLimter (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
EXS24 (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Synthogy Ivory II (Piano)
Vienna Instruments Special Edition Vol. 1 & Vol. 1 PLUS
Vienna Instruments Special Edition Vol. 2 & Vol. 2 PLUS
Project SAM Symphobia (Kontakt)
VSL Timpani (EXS24)
VSL Epic Horns (EXS24)
PATCHES:
Cymbal Crash
Cymbal Rolls
Strings Sus (Symphobia Str Ens Sus)
Strings Stacc (Symphobia Str Ens Staccato)
Violins Spiccato (VSL Orchestral Strings)
Cellos Staccato (VSL Orchestral Strings)
Violins 1 (VSL Legato Orchestral Violins)
Violins 2 (VSL Legato Orchestral Violins)
F Horns 1 (VSL Legato French Horns a4)
F Horns 2 (VSL Legato French Horns a4)
Cellos 1 (VSL VC-8 Legato)
Cellos 2 (VSL VC-8 Legato)
Cellos 3 (VSL VC-8 Legato)
Cellos 4 (VSL VC-8 Legato)
Double Bass (VSL DB-6 Legato)
Trombones (VSL TB-a3 Sustain)
Timpani (VSL Tmp_MD_trem-cre3_4s)
Piano (Ivory II American Concert D II)
Woodwind (Symphobia Ens Staccato short)
F Horns HO-8_cre2_3s (VSL Epic Horns)
Trumpet (VSL TrC Legato)
Piccolo (VSL PFL Legato)
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About Jon:
Jon Brooks is a British Film and TV composer based in South Manchester, UK. He studied music at Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge) followed by a Masters degree in Composition for Film and TV at Kingston University (London). Jon previously worked as an in-house composer in one of the best recording studios in Malaysia before returning to the UK to set up his own recording facility. He specialises in music production and library music for film, TV, advertising, sonic branding, animation series and corporate videos.
Jon is accomplished on piano and french horn and has performed on stage with Richard Clayderman, auditioned for Nigel Martin-Smith, performed at a variety of venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Kuala Lumpur’s Twin Towers and at the Vatican, Rome. He also had the privilege of performing for the Queen in London during her Jubilee Tour.
Writing from his purpose built recording studio based in South Manchester, UK, his clients and credits include: Walt Disney, Coca Cola, Sony Playstation, Breitling, Jaclyn Victor (Malaysian Idol winner), Cadburys, Oxford University Press, Pepsi, X-Box, KFC, Malaysia Airlines, Unilever, Sony Music, Panasonic, Strepsils, Xiaomi, Pantene and Toyota.
Tuesday, 17 December 2019
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Learn, observe and analyse audio and midi programming, editing, mixing, arrangement, plugins, and mastering techniques within the downloadable Logic Pro X templates.
Templates and styles include: Film Scores, Children's Music, Epic dramatic Orchestral, TV Commercial Jingles, Electronic, World Music, Pop Music, New Age Music, Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Songs, Library Music, Background Music and Soundtracks.
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Thursday, 5 December 2019
Logic Pro X Template | Growing Up (Orchestral Children's TV Commercial Music) Jon Brooks
Logic Pro X Project Template Download
Children's orchestral TV advert music "Growing Up".
(The download includes the full mix bounce down too).
Nostalgic orchestral instrumental music ideal for depicting children, families, babies and memories. Starts with a reminiscent feel that gradually builds to a celebratory climax portraying a sense of achievement. Colourful, honest, positive and warm music expressing toddlers, babies, kids and a happy family.
Music composed, orchestrated and produced in Logic Pro X by Jon Brooks.
LPX Template
Track Duration: 0:30
Tempo BPM: 122 bpm
Key: Bb Major
Download Size: 19.1MB
Uncompressed Size: 26.2MB
Note: It's likely that you'll have to replace some of the instruments or plugins for similar ones unless you have them all yourself; otherwise playback might be a little different.
- Audio Channels: 3
- MIDI Channels: 23
- Aux/Buses: 0
- Stereo Main Out: 1
PLUGINS / SAMPLE LIBRARIES:
Compressor (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Channel EQ (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
SilverVerb (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Multipressor (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
AdLimiter (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Stereo Delay (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Vienna Instruments
Kontakt 4
EXS24 (Logic Pro X Factory Plugin)
Project SAM Symphobia
Symphony of Voices
VSL Epic Horns
Synthogy Ivory (Piano)
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Monday, 29 July 2019
Logic Pro X Template Download (Dramatic Sci-Fi Factory Music) "Musical Machinery" Jon Brooks
Logic Pro X Project Template Download for Jon Brooks' industrial dramatic factory music score "Musical Machinery". Dramatic sci-fi industrial orchestral instrumental music featuring recorded and sampled rhythmic machines and equipment from a factory. The audio is edited and programmed to create an atmospheric, rhythmic and upbeat orchestral track.
Captured audio files included guillotines, compressors, sheeters, hammers, fork lift trucks, shutter doors and slitters. Instrumental includes brass, strings, woodwind, bass, percussion and drums. Ideal for hi-tech, robotic and corporate productions. Music composed, orchestrated and produced in Logic Pro X.
The download includes the audio files and a full mix bounce down too.
LPX Template
Track Duration: 1:08
Tempo BPM:120
Key:D Major
Download Size: 105.5 MB
Uncompressed size: 137.7 MB
Note: It's likely that you'll have to replace some of the instruments or plugins for similar ones unless you have them all yourself; otherwise playback might be a little different. Some sampler instruments and audio files are included but not the sample libraries due to sample library copyright.
- Audio Channels: 22
- MIDI Channels: 8
- Stereo Main Out: 1
Soundbanks/Plugins:
- Logic Pro X Channel EQ
- Logic Pro X Compressor
- Logic Pro X SilverVerb
- Logic Pro X AdLimiter
- G Town Church Anvils
- Omnisphere
- Stylus RMX (Core Library Electronic)
- Superior Drummer
- PLAY (East West Symphonic Orchestra - French Horns)
- Battery 3
- EXS24
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Sunday, 23 June 2019
DISCOVERY - Logic Pro X Template Download (Dramatic Orchestral Music) Jon Brooks
Track Duration: 1:00
LPX Template
Download Size: 34.1 MB
Uncompressed size: 41.6 MB
Note: It is likely that you will have to replace some of the instruments for similar ones unless you have them all yourself; otherwise playback might be a little different. Sampler instruments and plugins are included but not the sample libraries.
- Audio Channels: 5
- MIDI Channels: 9
- Stereo Main Out: 1
Soundbanks/Plugins:
- Logic Pro X Channel EQ (Factory Plugin)
- Logic Pro X Pitch Correction (Factory Plugin)
- Logic Pro X Space Designer (Factory Plugin)
- Logic Pro X SilverVerb (Factory Plugin)
- Logic Pro X Limiter (Factory Plugin)
- EXS24 (Factory Plugin)
- Project Sam Trombones
- VSL Strings
- Miroslav Vitous Strings
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The music is subject to copyright and is provided for tutorial and demonstration purposes only. © Jon Brooks. Thank you for purchasing my Logic templates!
Tuesday, 23 April 2019
CHINESE GOLD COINS - Logic Pro X Template Download (Instrumental Logo) JON BROOKS
Download Size:1.4 MB
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Friday, 18 January 2019
Metamorphosis - Logic Pro X Template Download - Jon Brooks - Dramatic Orchestral Instrumental
Download: 50.8 MB
Uncompressed Size: 66.9 MB
Music Track Duration: 3:36
Music Producer: Jon Brooks
Note: It is likely that you will have to replace some of the instruments for similar ones unless you have them all yourself; otherwise playback might be a little different. Some audio files are included but not the sample libraries.
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Audio Channels: 9
MIDI Channels: 37
Bus Channels: 1
(Vienna Symphonic Library Standard Edition+, Vienna Symphonic Library Extended Edition+ and VSL Strings Pro)
INSTRUMENTATION:
Gran Cassa (Audio included in download)
Gong (Audio included in download)
Percussion Accent (Audio included in download)
Heartbeat (Audio included in download)
Cymbal Roll (Audio included in download)
Triangle Roll (Audio included in download)
Belltree (Audio included in download)
MIDI Audio (included in download)
Celeste (Vienna Instruments)
Flute Legato (Vienna Instruments)
Clarinet Legato (Vienna Instruments)
Strings Detached (Vienna Instruments)
Cello Legato (Vienna Instruments)
French Horns Legato (Vienna Instruments)
Violins Sustained (VSL Strings Pro)
Violins (Advanced Orchestra)
Violas Sustained (VSL Strings Pro)
Cellos Sustained (VSL Strings Pro)
Double Basses Sustained (VSL Strings Pro)
Cello Pizzicato Violins Sustained (VSL Strings Pro)
Double Bass Pizzicato Violins Sustained (VSL Strings Pro)
Violin Staccato (Vienna Instruments)
Cello Staccato (Vienna Instruments)
Minor Mmm (Symphony of Voices)
Major Mmm (Symphony of Voices)
Oooo (Symphony of Voices)
Sonic Boom (Distorted Reality)
Harp (VSL Strings Pro)
Tubular Bells (London Orchestral Percussion)
Violin Trills (VSL Strings Pro)
Viola Trillls (VSL Strings Pro)
Piano (Ivory)
Metamorphosis
Hip Hop Progressions
Breakmatic
True Strike (Project SAM)
Timpani (VSL)
Servitude (Sculpture, LPX Factory Plugin)
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Rahsia Hatiku (Secret Heart) - Shila Amzah, Russell Curtis and Atilia Haron
Secret Heart (Rahsia Hatiku). Vocals by Shila Amzah, Russell Curtis and Atilia Haron. Music Arranger: Jon Brooks. 5 Jingga is the title of a musical television teen drama series published by Double Vision on 8TV starting 12 August 2008, which follows the story of a cheerleader who split by power struggles, as well as a new student struggles to raise themselves in the new environment. Low Ngai Yuen drama starring Isma Hanum, Siti Saleha, Ainur Syakina, Jehan Miskin, Sasha Bashir, Mohammad Ezhan, Renaldo Scully and Hunny Madu as the eight main actors, assisted by some veteran actors including Elaine Daly and Tony Eusoff.
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