The Guide to Midi Orchestration

This is the premiere text on obtaining maximum realism from Midi orchestrations. Paul Gilreath, a pianist & composer, presents detailed information on the characteristics of an orchestra’s sound & applied these concepts to the Midi environment. The book progresses from overviews of each section to details of individual instruments. A clear & precise approach allows the reader to implement Gilreath’s techniques in a step by step manner. Reviews & recommendations of libraries are included & interviews with working composers highlight the text. There are musical examples throughout the book.