Build a Custom Orchestral Playback Template in Dorico
Will Edwards, Artist. Creative Problem Solver. Musician
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Lecciones en esta clase
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Introduction
2:14
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Design Your Custom Orchestral Template
4:09
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Map Out Your Switching Logic
18:09
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Build a Complete Section Endpoint
12:38
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Create an Expression Map for Your Section
12:40
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Fine-Tune Your Expression Map
7:29
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Construct a Basic Orchestral Percussion Map
8:24
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Verify and Polish Your Endpoint Setup
6:05
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Put Together Your Playback Template
7:08
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10.
Complete Your Project
3:08
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Class Overview
This class walks you through the complete process of building a personalized orchestral playback template in Dorico. From planning your library setup to configuring VE Pro, expression maps, and articulation switching, you’ll gain full control over how your orchestral mockups sound and respond to your notation. Whether you’re just getting started with playback templates or want to optimize your workflow, this course will help you go beyond factory defaults and build a system that fits your sound libraries.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this class, you’ll know how to:
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Plan and document a clear articulation switching structure
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Build custom endpoints with ports, channels, and audio routing
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Create and refine expression and percussion maps
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Implement condition-based techniques using Dorico’s add-on system
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Connect everything through VE Pro for modular, reliable playback
Why You Should Take This Class
A well-built playback template saves time, improves mockup quality, and reduces frustration. By understanding how expression maps, condition-based switching, and endpoint setups work, you’ll have a flexible, reusable system that mirrors professional composer workflows. This class gives you the tools to customize Dorico to your libraries—not the other way around.
Who This Class Is For
This class is for composers and orchestrators using Dorico who want to create polished mockups with third-party libraries. You should already know how to navigate Dorico’s interface. Some experience with VE Pro and sample libraries is recommended but not required.
Materials / Resources
You’ll need:
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Dorico 4 or later
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Berlin Free Orchestra or a third-party orchestral library (VST3 compatible)
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Optional: VE Pro for remote hosting
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A written list of your articulation switching logic (template planner PDF worksheet included)
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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 TechniquesI specialize in bridging the gap between music and techno... Ver perfil completo
Proyecto de clase práctica
Project: Build your own orchestral playback template in Dorico. Try your hand at using the tools discussed in this course such as the downloadable Switching Structure Worksheet, endpoints, expression maps and percussion maps.
Instructions:
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Plan and document the switching structure for at least one instrument section (e.g., strings or brass). Go for the full orchestra to get the most out of this project, though :)
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Build a custom expression map for that section, including condition-based articulations.
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Create a section endpoint with routing, channel assignments, and assigned exp / perc maps.
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Test playback in Dorico and refine dynamics behavior to your liking.
What to Submit:
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A screenshot of your endpoint setup and expression map
- A copy of your completed switching structure worksheet (for BFO or any other library you're using)
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Optional: A written description of your articulation structure and dynamic handling choices
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Optional: A short exported audio clip demonstrating your template in action (the fun part!)
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