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Homebrew Sampling Techniques in Kontakt

In media music composition and digital music production, distinguishing your sound is crucial. This course introduces you to the art of creating your own unique sample libraries using Kontakt. Tailored specifically for media composers, this class guides you through the process of recording and developing custom sound sets, ensuring your musical identity stands out. We will also see how to make your custom interfaces in Kontakt. 

Whether you find yourself composing in remote locations or limited by resources, this course empowers you with the skills to craft distinct audio samples, even without access to live players or high-end recording equipment. We will explore practical recording techniques, effective sample manipulation, and a foundational introduction to scripting in Kontakt to enhance the functionality and uniqueness of your instruments.

By the end of this course, you will possess the tools to not only create but also integrate personalized sounds into your compositions, enabling you to add a signature touch to your projects that resonates with your artistic vision.

Be the life of the party!

Learn how to make your own homebrew samples in Kontakt! Learn how to create your own custom sample libraries that are tailor made for the project you are on!

Are you composing in your cottage? on the road? no access to a microphone or to live players?  Has life got you down?  Then enter the magical world of sampling! 

Course Level

• Intermediate

Dates (all times are ET)

• On-line Introduction: October 1st, 2024 – 6pm
• Class 1: October 8th, 2024 – 6pm
• Class 2: October 15th, 2024 – 6pm
• Class 3: October 22nd, 2024 – 6pm
• Class 4: October 29th, 2024 – 6pm

Location

• In Person: (2 spots): 18 Yorkville Av unit 2008
• PLUS Online (6 spots)

Instructor Bio

Felipe Téllez is a Colombian-Canadian media composer.  Recently he composed on the Canadian-Nigerian production Orah, which was selected for TIFF 2023 and the film US-Canadian Tomorrow, which recently premiered in California’s Cinequest Festival 2023.  Felipe’s unique style merges modern electronics, traditional folk from Colombia, and a classical symphonic approach.  Recently he orchestrated for Hubert Davis’ award winnine documentary Black Ice, and did music copying and conducting on Brother.

In addition to these recent projects, he was the copyist and additional orchestrator for composer Mike Post.  Felipe was responsible for providing sheet music for the 80-piece orchestra which recorded at the Sony stage in LA in October 2022.  This was the same ensemble that John Williams contracts – they were recording Indiana Jones 5 that same week!

In fall 2022 Felipe created the Toronto based Canadian Studio Symphony, an orchestra dedicated to media music and new works.

Felipe is an avid sound experimenter, designing his own sounds for his projects, as well as an avid educator, being a part time professor at the University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Sheridan College.

Learn more at www.felipetellez.com/

Note

If the event is sold out, please email academy@screencomposers.ca to go on the wait list.

The SCGC will be in touch to confirm your placement.