Nah old account, but check this out. This is a live video without being live so to speak. Because my computer can’t handle the processing for live composing and streaming: https://youtu.be/SVTEJKcS_LQ
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I might start doing other types of live streams until I upgrade to a new computer. Like composer hangouts, live sketching of musical ideas, sound design etc. 
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Thank you, Mikael!
I will check it soon. 
Sounds great! I’m trying to do a similar thing!
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Well over the years I either owned, begged, borrowed or used in a studio synths such as
Ensoniq ESQ-1
Alesis QS6.1
Casio CZ-1
Yamaha FB-01
Alesis HR-16 Drums
Korg Poly 800
Korg M1
Yamaha PSR-600 (More a fixed sound keyboard than a synth)
Yamaha TG33 Module
Roland U-110 Module
Roland JX-3P
Korg 05R/W Module
Yamaha RX-7 Drums
Alesis D4 Drums
But possibly the strangest synth of all was the Evolution EVS-1 rack synth that needed an Atari ST computer in order to properly program it as the front panel interface was awful. It had a very 80s Lo Fi 12 bit kind of sound but very iconic.
Still have the Alesis QS6.1, Korg 05R/W and Yamaha TG-33 - still wired in as MIDI in my home studio.
My master keyboard these days is an Arturia Keylab 88 (mark 1) - which comes with the superb Analog Lab soft synth collection.
But I have been utterly wowed by Logic’s Alchemy. Such a good instrument.
Miss the days of long MIDI cables running out from the Atari’s Log-2 interface for Emagic Notator SL that gave me 3 extra MIDI outs alongside the Atari’s own. Ahhh. They were the days. (The Atari is still in a cupboard upstairs…)
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Wow that is quit an extensive list of synths. I only had a few, but I guess that’s because I started later and closer to the software synth era. These were the ones I’ve used:
Roland JP8000 (Yeah, for the supersaw lol)
Waldorf Micro XT (Wavetable synth)
Novation Basstation (analog synth)
Yamaha CS1x (too many buttons, with too few knobs)
I guess I started going ITB (in the box) when I got Omnisphere in 2009. That has become my absolute go-to synth and sound design tool, and I’ve kind of become an expert on it from all the years of use. I even have produced a course on Omnisphere for Udemy. It’s hard using other synthesizers when you have one you know inside and out that basically does everything 
Alchemy, I’ve used it, checked out the features. And I would say it is the only other software synth that can challenge Omnisphere in feature-richness. I just need to spend some time truly learning to use it in practice (preset-browsing does not ever count lol).
Sincerely
Mike
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Hello there
Like i said in my profile, “i want to be music composer” 
I cant really say that i am one cause of some reasons that i know are not relevant in this profession. First i am a medical student and i am working as medical coder/biller. Music is my passion and i was always fascinated by the music in films. Second i play guitar and somehow those two things got connected in my head, and i started creating music for some documentaries and films.
I would play the film/documentary without music, and add mine.
It sounded somehow good (at least my friends loved it) and than i started working as freelancer and so far i have some projects on my back
Here is my soundcloud profile where i post almost all of my personal work
Great to be part of this community !
Cheers
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Amazing having you here Viktor, welcome!
Ah the true passion for music is indeed what brings us together here.
Composers of all backgrounds and experiences. With different skill sets, unique styles…but we all love composing music stories and share with the world!
Sincerely
Mike
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Hi guys!
Name’s Dominic Lamarre but work under the name Supermassive Quazar, and I’m from Montreal, Quebec/Canada
I’ve been composing for many years, and even though I’ve been doing A LOT of work in popular music (multiple music contracts, worked with plenty of artists from around the world), my real love is to compose music for games
Why, you ask (I assume)?
I really (really) like to explore and bring something different to the table, and most projects (films, tv, etc) tend to be much more limited in their musical approach (especially compared to gaming)
I also specialize in melodies but also am a specialist in horror/ambient
I have very little social skills (so I apologize in advance for that), and I tend to spend most of my free time locked in a studio (that also explains my 700+ music recordings)
Oh, and I also have a HUGE cinema background (studied university in Montreal, wrote & directed), which I consider a big asset considering most games/movies/projects I’m interested in are very cinematic
My house : https://www.supermassivequazar.ca/
There’s A LOT of my stuff on my site (that kind of needs some updating)
Feel free to check it out and to let me know what you think
I’m also on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/QuasarasauQ
Itunes, Amazon, Bandcamp, Reverbnation, Facebook, etc
And probably a crapload more site
Happy to be here with y’all!
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Welcome Dominic, I’m so glad you joined the community!
Ah I can totally get what you mean about the restrictions of sync to picture work. I am a freedom addict and control freak myself so I love to have as much creative freedom as possible.
The gaming industry is more appealing for me too, and btw it is actually bigger that the entire movie industry since several years back, and growing much faster!
A cinematic is what I love the most too, even though my background was in electronic music, rock/metal etc. Orchestral/Cinematic is my favorite domain musically, but I like to mix and blend other genres into it too.
Please do consider bookmarking this community website in your web browser. I am personally going all in on this new community and will spend a lot of time in here. Gradually diminishing the Facebook groups.
Have a look around and join discussions, add new topics, have fun hanging out here Dominic! =)
Sincerely,
Mike
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Hello, I’m Joseph Akins, a professor and composer. I teach all things MIDI related for the Department of Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University. I’ve been using MIDI for songwriting and composition since 1987 but just started using Logic Pro, and will begin teaching it at MTSU Fall of 2019. I am also a recording artist and have eight albums of original music. My primary instrument is piano and my album recordings feature this instrument. My website is: www.josephakins.com
P.S. My profile picture makes me look bald, but I really have hair on the top my head. 
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It’s an honor having you in the community Joseph, welcome!
Oh a fellow teacher. And on university level even!
I am only teaching online, on YouTube and online courses, but I love sharing wisdom and experience I’ve gained since I started making music back in 1998. I’m sure you agree that it is a joy to hear from people making progress from what you teach. I sometimes say that I have the soul of an artist with the heart of teacher.
Please do start new topics in the various sections, join the discussions and have fun connecting with fellow composers in the community.
Sincerely,
Mike
Hi Mike and all the composers!
I’m Corrado from Italy and I’m a pianist.
I like to compose electronic/symphonic soundtracks.
I’m here to find tips, inspiration and many new friends!
Cheers and ciao!! 
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Hello and welcome Corrado, pleased to have you join us!
Pianist making electronic/symphonic soundtracks, now I am curious. Do you have a portfolio on SoundCloud perhaps?
Sincerely,
Mike
Hi, I’m Skip and live in the Philippines. I got into music production to create my own music for my games (I’m an indie developer). However, currently I am working full-time as a Logistician on a NATO contract in Afghanistan. My free time is somewhat limited, but I try to create something or learn something daily. I have a somewhat formal music background in piano and clarinet. I’m not that young either, but you are never too old to learn something new. I grew up on the music of the '60s and remember watching the Beatles live performance on the Ed Sullivan Show. I am also an alumus of the original Woodstock in 1969. During college I played in the band and a dixie land combo. However that phase passed when I graduated and served in the Navy. I did retire from the Navy and started doing contract work.
I got into game development as a hobby. It gave me something to do during my free time while working. As I progressed, I reached the point where, though the music I was using was very good, I wanted to see if I could compose my own. My thinking being that besides the game being my creation, the music in it would be as well and hopefully a more meaningful and immersive experience for my players. As I started learning about electronic music production, I realized there had been a number of new genres that I had to get comfortable with as well as learning the “trade”. So here i am seeking advice from those more experienced than I so I can continue along with this fun adventure.
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Thanks for your kind reply, Mike.
You can find some music here.
The site looks amazing and please let me thank you for your very helpful videos about Logic: I really appreciate (and use) a lot of tips and suggestions about that DAW.
Ciao!!
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Welcome Skip, glad to have you here!
Oh that’s really cool that you combine your passions with indie developing and music composing. Must be a lot of work though haha.
And I agree that we should really be life-long students in our art (and in life in general).
I also think we should always be open to all styles of music and art, even if we do not favor them personally, there is always opportunity to get inspiration, new perspectives and ideas, and even some influences for your own music.
The journey of music never ends my friend, and that is to me what makes music and art the purest form of joy and entertainment in my humble opinion.
Please do join the discussions, ask questions and start any new topics that come to mind. I hope you will stick around, as I think a focused community for composers like this beats the constant Social Media noise and distractions.
Sincerely,
Mike
Lovely groove and smooth vibe in your music Corrado!
I feel like I should have some wine and watch the sun set listening to this, and that is compliment my friend!
Thank you for your kinds words about my Logic videos. I am so happy to hear from a great number of Logic users how much they appreciate my tips and tutorials.
I really hope you will become active in this new community Corrado, I would love to connect with you and have you join the discussions in all the various sections in here. I recommend that you bookmark this community website so you will remember to check back!
Sincerely,
Mike
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Hi everyone. My name is Orazio but I prefer going by the Aka of Kitarraman. I’m a composer and sound designer for videogames. I have studied classical and electric guitar for over ten years now and I started studying composition five years ago. I love orchestral music, but I have no restriction over genre and style if the situation requires something different. If you feel like, you can either check my website or my SoundCloud page
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Welcome Orazio, I’m glad you joined! =)
Ah, composing and sound design, that is really cool. I love sound design myself, but mostly been creating sounds to be used in the actual music (not sound effects).
I also love orchestral and cinematic music, even though I come from a Rock/Electronica background. And I really like how open you are to genres and styles, I feel that is really important as a composer.
Please consider bookmarking this community website, as I would love to have you become an active member here, connecting with fellow composers, joining discussions, starting topics of your own etc.
Sincerely,
Mike
Already done it. I plan on being an active part of this. I’m planning on releasing some videos and post them here (I put my hands on Chris Hein’s libraries and they’re a nice surprise, so I want to spread the word). Any of you is going to attend GamesCom?
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