Devlog 4 - Soundtrack

In the 4th devlog, we will find the instruments and the structure used in the making of the Alder Forge 2 soundtrack. Similar to the previous entry, the Alder Forge 2 relies on its previous samplers but with the additions of more instruments, especially for both the Strings section and also the Woodwinds and Brass.

So, without further ado, let us begin.

1- Instrument Categories

• Strings: Violins, Violas, Cello, Basses, Guitars, Harps

• Woodwind and Brass: Oboe, Flute, French Horns, English Horns, Trombones

• Keys and Percussion: Grand Piano, Baby Piano, Celeste, War Drums, Percussion Set

• Choir: Female Choir, Male Choir, Soloist

• Other instruments: Organ, Electric Guitar, Custom-designed electronic instruments

For the new members of the Alder Forge community, and specifically those who didn't see the music devlogs for the previous entry, here you will find the VST samplers used to score both entries:

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Image Subject: Example of the use and organization per group in the music scoring of the Alder Forge 2. (Example: Le Théatre Macabre from Disc 2)

2- Leitmotifs:

• AddedThe Alder ForgeIntroduced in the previous entry
• AddedMagna LumenIntroduced in the previous entry
• AddedKingdom of OrvysIntroduced in the previous entry
• AddedKingdom of RoyneIntroduced in the previous entry
• AddedDuchy of ElysiaIntroduced in the previous entry
• AddedKingdom of MeredithIntroduced in the Alder Forge 2, Disc 1
• AddedThe OculiIntroduced in the Alder Forge 2, Disc 1
• AddedFionaIntroduced in the Alder Forge 2, Disc 2
• AddedAdrielWill be Introduced in the Alder Forge 2, Disc 3
• AddedAngelaWill be Introduced in the Alder Forge 2, Disc 3
• AddedOzymandiasWill be Introduced in the Alder Forge 2, Disc 3
• AddedThe Orphelian LeagueWill be Introduced in the Alder Forge 2, Disc 3
• AddedThe Holy SeeWill be Introduced in the Alder Forge 2, Disc 3

3- Demo from the Alder Forge 2 (Discs 1 and 2):

Below is a small demo of a few soundtracks from both the upcoming Alder 2 Discs 1 and 2:

Video Subject: Alder Forge 2 soundtrack demo from both discs 1 and 2

The full list of the soundtracks from Discs 1 and 2 can be found here:

Alder Forge 2 Soundtrack

4- Live Video:

Video Subject: Live composing "Minerva Central" from the Alder Forge 2 disc 1 (Spedup)

Conclusion:

This will be the last devlog of the Alder Forge 2, as the next time the Alder Forge community will see a new addition to the news section, it will be only about a proper Release Date, as promised previously.

Thank you once more for your interest in this world, characters, and story.

Kind Regards,

Zine. E. Falouti