Since its initial release in 1997, Paul Gilreath's The Guide to MIDI Orchestration has been the premiere text on creating realistic emulations of a symphony orchestra using samplers and computer recording techniques. Now in its fourth edition, The Guide to MIDI Orchestration explains how to merge this ever-expanding technology with the artistry of orchestration to produce the most lifelike recordings possible. The book is written for composers, arrangers, and MIDI musicians of all levels, and will be helpful to game composers, film and television composers, traditional orchestral composers, teachers, instructors, and the serious hobbyist. Highlights of the book include: Introduction to and overview of the orchestraIn-depth discussions of each orchestral sectionDetailed information on each instrument's timbre, range and usesDiscussions of orchestration techniquesDemonstrations on how to build an orchestration from the ground upPresentations on techniques for achieving balance and musical interestSetup and recommendations for software and equipment Details on setting up a multi-computer network for use as slave computersOverview of software sampler and Digital Audio Workstation softwarePresentation of note entry methodsDAW and sampler template implementationDetailed steps for achieving realistic reverberation and instrument placementStart to finish steps to achieve a final mixInsightful interviews with top mastering engineers Visit www.focalpress.com/cw/gilreath-9780240814131/for updates and enhanced content including PDFs of orchestral library reviews and additional written content, audio files of musical examples from the book, video demonstrations, and much more.