Ambient sound design is a process of using sound to create a setting. This process focuses on space, diffusion, and distance to create a feeling of depth and contrast. Ambiences do not sound the same as sounds that are located in the same room, so their distance and diffusion needs to be exaggerated. The result is a sound that is layered and multilayered. Here are some tips to help you design an ambient sound environment.
Moog Grandmother Dark Series edition
The Moog Grandmother is a monosynth that is ready to play right out of the box. It features 41 patch points and 21 inputs and 16 outputs. It also has a 4-jack passive mult, DIN MIDI in and out, and USB MIDI for computer connectivity. The Grandmother uses Ableton Live to interface with your computer.
This synthesizer is a faithful reproduction of the original Grandmother, and has many of the same features, sounds, and specs. It also has a timeless appearance that evokes the modular look of Moog synths. It is an analog sound design muse, and a true homage to Moog’s modular roots. This synthesizer is capable of producing complex and nuanced sounds thanks to its semi-modular design.
Ableton Live
If you are a music producer, you’ve probably heard of Ableton Live. This program allows you to create ambient sounds by using various tools and devices. These include the Moog Grandmother, a versatile monosynth with two oscillators. There’s even a Dark Series edition with two oscillators.
Whether you’re new to ambient sound design, or you’d like to improve your skills, this Ableton Live workshop is the perfect place to start. This two-day workshop will teach you how to use the software to sample sounds and create your own ambient soundscapes. The course covers the history of ambient music, as well as the essential elements of ambient sound design. It also covers a variety of other creative features in Ableton Live.
Cyborg
Cyborg ambient sound design is a style that evokes a sci-fi theme. Its sounds are an amalgamation of both natural and artificial life, ranging from harsh to beautiful. It features a collection of polyphonic and looped instruments. It can be used for a wide variety of applications.
The Cyborg library includes 147 instruments. It’s also easy to use with a straightforward interface. The composer, Myles de Bastion, creates both sound designs and compositions. His music has been featured in museums such as the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, on TV shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and in film soundtracks. The composer has also created large format installations for jazz artist Esperanza Spalding.
Zodiac
Zodiac ambient sound design is a new sound set for the Iris 2 synthesizer that features a cinematic sound with a dark twist. This set includes over 70 preset instrument patches, all of which are original compositions. The presets are easy to use and offer a wide variety of sounds.
The Zodiac murders were a series of brutal murders that occurred in the late 1960s in Northern California. The mysterious killers baffled investigators and terrified residents of the area. Their cryptic notes taunted detectives and journalists, and no one has ever been positively identified. The crimes inspired books, speculative television shows, and feature films.
To create a cinematic experience, sound designers have to understand the story and characters. For this reason, sound designers often create music that evokes an emotion. For Zodiac, the composers had to carefully consider the emotional impact of the film. The team collaborated with award-winning sound editor Walter Murch.
Ambient Black and Ambient White
Ambient Black and Ambient White both offer a plethora of sound design options, with Ambient Black containing over 280 instrument patches and seven category folders. Both packs contain over 6.5GB of uncompressed sounds. Ambient Black’s sound design includes sinister drones and organic acoustic elements, as well as industrial and human sounds. Using these instruments together can create a truly eerie atmosphere.
Although dark ambient sound design has been around for decades, it still has a relatively small following. As a genre, it appeals to listeners who seek out something unique and outside of the mainstream.
