7 quick tips for ambient, atmospheric music

Got the basics down? Here's how to make ambient music that offers a little something extra.

Tips and tricks April 9, 2022
Telefon Tel Aviv: Sound design, sine waves, and why ‘wrong’ is often right

We sit down with Josh Eustis to dissect the sounds and techniques behind Dreams Are Not Enough…

Interviews February 10, 2020
Using TRAKTOR in the studio: How the DJ tool is used to make beats

Discovering the creative powers of TRAKTOR for music production with Huerco S., Konx-om-Pax, and exael.

Traktor July 18, 2019
Eomac and Kyoka are Lena Andersson

Learn about the collaborative project between Irish producer Eomac and the Japanese artist Kyoka.

Interviews June 20, 2019
Secrets of electronic interfaces: Modularity

PUSH TURN MOVE and PATCH & TWEAK author Kim Bjørn explores methods for interfacing with music through hardware and software.

Features February 21, 2019
Thomas Ragsdale on atmospheric, commercial music

Having scored countless advertisements, the UK producer breaks down his studio tools, workflow and tricks.

Komplete November 21, 2018
Richard Devine: A history of making music

Electronic music pioneer discusses his love for REAKTOR BLOCKS, THRILL, and more.

Komplete April 4, 2018
Robert Dudzic: How to be the best at sound design

Acclaimed sound designer Robert Dudzic divulges his secrets on recording, effects, and how to break into the industry.

Interviews July 17, 2017

Ambient

Create glitched-out electronic soundscapes with this free MASSIVE X patch from Minor Science

The Berlin-based producer enlists chains of random LFOs to create a chaotic-yet-controllable soundscape generator.

Patch and Play July 30, 2020
Slate + Ash is the Bristol-based studio pushing the boundaries of KONTAKT

Go behind the scenes of AURAS and CYCLES, and get tips on creative sampling from one of the most exciting…

Features July 27, 2020
Scripting, sound design, and singing out of key: How we made MYSTERIA

Galaxy Instruments' Uli Baronowsky and Stephan Lembke take us deep behind the scenes of their tension-building texture machine.

Interviews July 10, 2020
Patch and play with ENA and MASSIVE X

Hitmaker by day, sonic sculptor by night; download a free patch from one of Tokyo's most innovative.

Patch and Play May 12, 2020
Patch and Play with Deru and MASSIVE X

Download a patch from the award-winning composer, then learn how it was made.

Patch and Play November 13, 2019
Straylight: interview with creator Frank Elting

Find out how the cinematic granular synth came together, thanks to developer Frank Elting.

Interviews July 31, 2019
Getting beneath the surface with Alex Banks

Find out how the Mesh and Monkeytown producer creates his ethereal, atmospheric productions.

Interviews July 12, 2019
The makers of NOIRE on how to bring piano into the 21st century

We spoke to Uli Baronowsky and Stefan Lembke at Galaxy Instruments to find out how they made NOIRE.

Interviews March 28, 2019
Watch: How to make ambient

Learn how to make modern ambient with MALLET FLUX in this tutorial video.

Komplete November 26, 2018
Watch: Robot Koch on creating new musical landscapes

In-demand composer, remixer, performer, and producer, Robot Koch provides space-laden sound pack with a collection of one-shot samples and loops…

Interviews November 12, 2018
Dustin O’Halloran: A different dynamic

Award-winning composer and pianist talks about how KOMPLETE KONTROL S88 and KONTAKT influence his creative process.

Interviews September 27, 2018
Creating atmospheres with Rival Consoles

Get an exclusive look at the deep ambient and electronic producer's cosy London studio…

Interviews August 30, 2018

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