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Graham
@graham
01/18/23 05:33:10AM
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Is anyone making ambient?


Let us hear you!

Hey @tamlinspeaks

I have dabbled in Ambient, mostly just jamming out on the Push. It's fun.

Two key elements you will need:

- A synth that lets you build evolving pads, so something which allows a lot of modulation options. Vital, Pigments and Hive are good. Best to use more than one, for variety.

- A step sequencer to generate random notes and arps. I like Stepic (because it lets you sequence modulation as well), and Euclidian Sequencer Pro (its a Max4Live instrument). 

Find some patches that work well together and then lay down some pads and a simple bass line to anchor the sound, then improvise on top of that with synth and foley patches, or throw a sequencer at them.

There is a YouTube channel called S1gns of L1fe run by Chris, who has many awesome tutorial videos if you are looking for more inspiration.

S1gns Of L1fe - YouTube