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Beyond the Basics: Layering Articulations in Dorico Orchestral Mockups

teacher avatar Will Edwards, Artist. Creative Problem Solver. Musician

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    • 1.

      Introduction

      1:35

    • 2.

      Why Use Layered Articulations?

      2:46

    • 3.

      Using Base Switches and Add-Ons

      4:49

    • 4.

      Fixing Playback with Exclusion Groups

      4:58

    • 5.

      Control Articulations with MIDI CC

      6:11

    • 6.

      Build a Layered Expression Map

      4:36

    • 7.

      Mapping Your Preferred Dynamic Range

      6:34

    • 8.

      Testing Your Map in a Musical Phrase

      4:15

    • 9.

      Tips and Project Guidance

      3:44

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Class Overview

In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to build layered articulations in Dorico using base switches, add-ons, and MIDI CC. If you’ve ever struggled to combine legato, dynamics, and accents in a single expression map, this class will give you a clear and effective path forward.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this class, you’ll be able to:

  • Understand the difference between base and add-on switches
  • Use mutual exclusion groups to prevent clashing techniques
  • Layer articulations using MIDI CC for precise playback
  • Build and test complex, multi-layered expression maps
  • Shape dynamic range and expressive nuance using CC values

Why You Should Take This Class

Layered articulations are essential for realistic playback in Dorico. Many composers stop at basic techniques—legato, staccato, pizzicato—but the real magic happens when you combine them thoughtfully. In this class, you’ll gain tools to move beyond simple switches and design flexible maps that can adapt to expressive, nuanced writing. Whether you’re mocking up a film score or refining a concert work, this knowledge will help your playback feel more lifelike and compelling.

You’ll also learn a practical method for testing your maps in context, so you can debug and refine as you go. This module is grounded in real-world workflow and offers you immediate, professional-grade results.

Who This Class Is For

This class is ideal for composers and orchestrators using Dorico who are ready to go beyond the basics of expression mapping. You should already be familiar with how to assign playback techniques and create simple maps.

Materials/Resources

You’ll need a working installation of Dorico (Pro edition recommended), one or more sample libraries that respond to key switches or CC, and a basic working expression map to build on. Template files and example maps will be provided.

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Will Edwards

Artist. Creative Problem Solver. Musician

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I'm a fulltime media composer with a passion for music and programming. I have honed my skills as a production engineer, gigging artist, and I'm an academically trained film composer at Berklee College of Music. I delight in crafting powerful and immersive audio experiences for TV, films, video games and media. Dedicated and curious, I possess over 20 years of expertise in computer programming, proficient in C#, Java, and Lua, as well as experience with implementation software (game audio), sound design tools, and techniques.

Core Competencies:

Music Composition Sound Design Audio Editing & Mixing DAW Proficient (Cubase, Pro Tools, Ableton) Middleware/implementation (Wwise) Production and Adaptive Score Techniques

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