The Rise of Legends Cubase Template
The exact template I used to write the album - downloadable, fully labeled, with notes on the instruments and plugins I picked and why.
Trailer Music Trailblazers - Vol. II
A complete teardown of all 12 tracks from my epic score album Rise of Legends - plus a downloadable Cubase template and one course-exclusive track.
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All 12 tracks from Rise of Legends. Pick any track to listen.
The exact template I used to write the album - downloadable, fully labeled, with notes on the instruments and plugins I picked and why.
Every track from Rise of Legends, broken open: overview and structure, then strings, brass, synth, choirs, percussion, special effects, and the mixing and mastering decisions on each one.
An extra trailer cue written exclusively for this course - composed from the ground up so you can follow every decision in real time.
How I get each cue from raw stems to a finished, broadcast-ready master - the same delivery standard the album was built to.
"I've known Alex a long time, and he is truly one of the best trailer writers in the business. I can't believe how well he's put this course together to lay out EXACTLY how great trailers are conceived, written, and produced. This course is a no-brainer for anyone interested in scoring trailers and promos."
- Jeff Rona, Award-winning composer (film, TV, games)
"I learned how to write music tailored for movies, games, and cinematic trailers. Alex provided incredible insights into mixing and mastering for these genres, which completely transformed my production quality."
Symeon Shawn · Music Producer / Composer
"Most probably the best tutor and motivator available! The content is not only overwhelming in quantity but also in quality - because it delivers what it promises!"
Marco Herbert · Music Composer
"The courses and lessons from Alex are absolutely incredible. I was able to significantly optimize my workflow, both in composition itself and in the business aspects."
Christoph Kuhlmann · Music Composer
"What Alex has prepared with his set of courses is no less than brilliant. Anyone looking to start a serious music business or scale one exponentially would benefit greatly from investing in his mentorship."
Quentin Bellow · Music Composer
"Alex has put together the best program of its kind that I know of. I've done loads of courses - you've found the best ones. You're in the right place."
Dave Graham · Music Composer
"I learned more in a month than I had probably learned in a year searching stuff on my own. I highly recommend anyone serious about taking their composing career to the next level to join Alex."
Leandro Bastos · Trailer Music Composer
I've spent 20+ years writing trailer music and game scores - contributing to trailers for Pacific Rim and Harry Potter, 60+ TV shows, and games like Crysis 2 and Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. I've worked with Two Steps From Hell and collaborated with Mick Gordon. Rise of Legends is one of my Epic Score albums - and this course is the full inside look at how it was written.
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