#sounddesign — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #sounddesign, aggregated by home.social.
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Love immersive sound? Our audio videos blend narration and music and effects for a movie-in-your-ears feel. Discover the studio behind it. https://inkican.com/inkican-audio-production/ #scifi #audiobooks #bookstolistento #sounddesign
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Love immersive sound? Our audio videos blend narration and music and effects for a movie-in-your-ears feel. Discover the studio behind it. https://inkican.com/inkican-audio-production/ #scifi #audiobooks #bookstolistento #sounddesign
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Love immersive sound? Our audio videos blend narration and music and effects for a movie-in-your-ears feel. Discover the studio behind it. https://inkican.com/inkican-audio-production/ #scifi #audiobooks #bookstolistento #sounddesign
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Love immersive sound? Our audio videos blend narration and music and effects for a movie-in-your-ears feel. Discover the studio behind it. https://inkican.com/inkican-audio-production/ #scifi #audiobooks #bookstolistento #sounddesign
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Love immersive sound? Our audio videos blend narration and music and effects for a movie-in-your-ears feel. Discover the studio behind it. https://inkican.com/inkican-audio-production/ #scifi #audiobooks #bookstolistento #sounddesign
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Oh, look! 🥳 Another #GitHub repository trying to make your #MacBook #Pro sound like it’s about to launch into orbit. 🚀 Because who doesn't want the thrill of a slow-motion data stream from #SSDs with a pretentious name like Kimi K3 (2.8T)?! 🙄 Thanks, tech geniuses, for reminding us that complicating simple tasks is a form of art. 🎨
https://github.com/argonautlabsai/deltafin #TechArt #SoundDesign #KimiK3 #HackerNews #ngated -
🎛️ New Free & Legal VST Plugins
All plugins listed are officially released and 100% piracy-free.
#freevst #legalvst #musicproduction #audioplugins #vst🔗 Grab them all via the link in bio!
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🎛️ New Free & Legal VST Plugins
All plugins listed are officially released and 100% piracy-free.
#freevst #legalvst #musicproduction #audioplugins #vst🔗 Grab them all via the link in bio!
#LegalVST #AudioTools #MusicProduction #SoundDesign #ProducerTools -
🎛️ New Free & Legal VST Plugins
All plugins listed are officially released and 100% piracy-free.
#freevst #legalvst #musicproduction #audioplugins #vst🔗 Grab them all via the link in bio!
#LegalVST #AudioTools #MusicProduction #SoundDesign #ProducerTools -
🎛️ New Free & Legal VST Plugins
All plugins listed are officially released and 100% piracy-free.
#freevst #legalvst #musicproduction #audioplugins #vst🔗 Grab them all via the link in bio!
#LegalVST #AudioTools #MusicProduction #SoundDesign #ProducerTools -
🎛️ New Free & Legal VST Plugins
All plugins listed are officially released and 100% piracy-free.
#freevst #legalvst #musicproduction #audioplugins #vst🔗 Grab them all via the link in bio!
#LegalVST #AudioTools #MusicProduction #SoundDesign #ProducerTools -
Synthetic Sci-Fi rhythm beep-beep. It's been a while since I experimented and rec new videos about Unreal Engine MetaSound. Square wave signal in all LFO gives an understanding of how this affects the overall wave for Sine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brb0IMXLTVw
#gamedev #sounds #UnrealEngine #sounddesign #UE5 #indiedev #metasound
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A game I am creating music and sounds for was at Gamescom this year. According to the team at @1000Orks the feedback on the music was quite positive. Yeah!
#music #sound #soundtrack #sounddesign #gamescom #game #games #indiedev #indie
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A game I am creating music and sounds for was at Gamescom this year. According to the team at @1000Orks the feedback on the music was quite positive. Yeah!
#music #sound #soundtrack #sounddesign #gamescom #game #games #indiedev #indie
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A game I am creating music and sounds for was at Gamescom this year. According to the team at @1000Orks the feedback on the music was quite positive. Yeah!
#music #sound #soundtrack #sounddesign #gamescom #game #games #indiedev #indie
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A game I am creating music and sounds for was at Gamescom this year. According to the team at @1000Orks the feedback on the music was quite positive. Yeah!
#music #sound #soundtrack #sounddesign #gamescom #game #games #indiedev #indie
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A game I am creating music and sounds for was at Gamescom this year. According to the team at @1000Orks the feedback on the music was quite positive. Yeah!
#music #sound #soundtrack #sounddesign #gamescom #game #games #indiedev #indie
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Gordon's Gin (Human League Cover) is on LOOKING TRHOUGH LP LYS 053
#NewWave #PostPunk #SynthPop #ColdWave #DarkWave #MinimalWave #80sMusic #RetroVibes #VintageSound #ElectronicMusic #IndieSynth #SynthCulture #AnalogSynth #WaveMusic #UndergroundScene #80sAesthetic #RetroFuture #NoirPop #ArtPop #AvantPop #Alternative80s #NewRomantic #PostPunkRevival #ElectroMinimal #RetroStyle #MusicHistory #SoundDesign #ExperimentalMusic -
The Anatomy of an Intimate Dinner Party: Lighting & Sound Secrets
There’s a point during a good dinner party when nobody is checking the time.
The food has been served, the wine is flowing, someone has started telling a story that’s gone completely off track, and suddenly the room feels different. Warmer. Slower. More intimate. That feeling doesn’t happen by accident.
The Dinner Party Isn’t Really About Dinner
We tend to think of hosting as a food problem: What should I cook? Do I need a starter? Is dessert necessary? But once you get past the basics, the most memorable gatherings are really about atmosphere.
Think of your home like a small restaurant, except better. You control the lighting. You control the soundtrack. You control the table. And, thankfully, you don’t have to deal with a reservation system.
The secret is creating an environment that makes people want to stay.
Here’s my blueprint for doing exactly that.
1. Kill the Big Ceiling Light
Let’s start with the easiest rule: turn off the overhead light.
Yes, I mean it.
That giant ceiling fixture might be useful when you’re cleaning the kitchen or searching for your keys, but it has almost no place at an intimate dinner party. Bright overhead lighting flattens everything. It makes the room feel functional rather than atmospheric.
Instead, build your lighting from several smaller sources.
You want light coming from different heights and directions:
- A small lamp on a sideboard
- A portable table lamp near the dining table
- Candles scattered across the table
- A floor lamp in the corner
- A small accent light near artwork or a bookshelf
The result is softer and much more flattering.
This is essentially layered lighting. Rather than asking one light source to illuminate the entire room, you’re creating little pools of light.
And those shadows matter.
They give the room depth and make a relatively ordinary dining space feel considerably more sophisticated.
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The Portable Lamp Trick
One of my favorite hosting upgrades is a rechargeable portable lamp.
Unlike a traditional table lamp, you can move it wherever the evening needs it.
Put one near the drinks when guests arrive. Move it onto a console once dinner begins. Bring it outside if everyone migrates to the balcony.
Look for a warm-light option with adjustable brightness rather than an extremely cool white LED.
The goal isn’t to make the room bright.
The goal is to make people look good.
2. Build a Little Island of Light on the Table
Your dining table shouldn’t be evenly illuminated.
Instead, think of it as a little island of warmth.
Candles are the obvious answer, but you don’t need a dozen matching candleholders to make this work.
In fact, matching everything can make a table feel overly staged.
Try mixing:
- Short votives
- Tall taper candles
- Small ceramic candleholders
- Glass hurricanes
- A tiny rechargeable lamp
Keep the flames and lights low enough that guests can comfortably see one another across the table.
That’s important.
If your centerpiece is so tall that everyone has to lean sideways to talk, you’ve accidentally designed a restaurant obstacle course.
Keep the center relatively low and let the lighting create the drama.
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3. Sound Is the Invisible Interior Design
Here’s the part most hosts completely overlook.
Music changes the perceived size, energy, and mood of a room.
A completely silent dinner can feel strangely formal. Music that’s too loud makes everyone talk over each other.
You want something in between.
Think of your playlist as another layer of interior design.
Before Dinner: Give It Energy
When guests first arrive, the music can be slightly more energetic.
This is the social warm-up period. People are taking off coats, pouring drinks, complimenting someone’s outfit and asking where the bathroom is.
A little more rhythm works here.
Try:
- Sophisticated disco
- Modern soul
- Italo disco
- Jazz-funk
- Relaxed electronic music
The volume can be higher because nobody is trying to have a serious conversation yet.
During Dinner: Pull It Back
Once everyone sits down, lower the volume.
The music should be felt rather than consciously heard.
This is where softer jazz, acoustic music, downtempo electronic tracks or mellow soul work beautifully.
And here’s a simple test: if someone has to say “What?” three times during dinner, your music is too loud.
After Dinner: Turn It Back Up
Once plates are cleared and people are reaching for another drink, bring the energy back.
You can gradually introduce more recognizable songs and stronger beats.
This creates a natural arc:
Arrival → Conversation → Dinner → Drinks → Late-night energy
You don’t need to announce the transitions. The room will feel them.
4. Don’t Make the Table Too Perfect
The most beautiful tables often look collected rather than purchased as a complete set.
That’s why mismatched vintage glassware works so well.
Instead of buying twelve identical wine glasses, try collecting different shapes and colors over time.
A smoky gray glass next to a clear vintage tumbler? Great.
A delicate coupe beside a slightly chunky water glass? Even better.
The trick is to create intentional inconsistency.
There should be something tying everything together, whether that’s color, material, shape or era.
For example, you could use:
- Clear vintage wine glasses
- Amber water glasses
- Cream ceramic plates
- Linen napkins
- Brass or aged-metal candleholders
Nothing perfectly matches, but everything belongs together.
That’s the difference between eclectic and chaotic.
5. Let the Table Breathe
Another common mistake is filling every inch of the dining table.
Flowers. Candles. Plates. Cutlery. Decorative objects. More flowers.
Suddenly there isn’t anywhere to put the bread.
Keep some empty space.
A restrained centerpiece can be much more effective than an enormous floral arrangement.
Try a loose line of small vessels instead of one giant bouquet.
You could use seasonal branches, individual flowers or even a few stems placed in different-sized ceramic vases.
The irregularity makes the table feel relaxed.
And relaxed is exactly what we’re after.
6. Create a Visual Rhythm
A great tablescape has repetition without looking repetitive.
You might repeat a color three times.
For example:
Amber glass → amber candleholder → amber-toned flower
Or repeat a material:
Ceramic vase → ceramic serving bowl → ceramic candleholder
This creates visual rhythm.
It’s one of those tricks designers use constantly because our eyes naturally look for connections.
You don’t need to understand color theory to use it. Just choose two or three elements and repeat them around the room.
7. The Host’s Job Is to Set the Mood, Not Perform
There’s also a psychological side to good hosting.
You don’t need to create a perfect evening.
Actually, trying too hard can have the opposite effect.
If you’re constantly disappearing into the kitchen, checking the oven, rearranging the table and apologizing for everything, your guests will feel that tension.
Prepare as much as you can beforehand.
Set the table early.
Create the playlist before anyone arrives.
Put drinks somewhere guests can help themselves.
Turn on your lamps.
Light the candles.
Then stop fussing.
The atmosphere you’ve created should allow you to enjoy the party too.
Because that’s when the room really changes.
The Small Details That Make a Big Difference
If you’re trying to make an ordinary dinner feel more intimate, focus on these inexpensive details first:
Lower the lights.
Don’t rely on the ceiling fixture.Add warmth.
Use candles and warm-toned lamps rather than harsh white LEDs.Control the soundtrack.
Music should support conversation, not compete with it.Mix your glassware.
Vintage pieces add personality without requiring a complete tableware overhaul.Use texture.
Linen, ceramics, glass, wood and aged metal make a table feel layered.Leave some empty space.
Minimal doesn’t have to mean boring.A Simple Formula for Your Next Dinner Party
If you want to keep everything incredibly simple, use this formula:
3 lighting sources + 1 playlist + 2–3 table textures + mismatched glassware + candles.
That’s enough.
You don’t need a new dining table, expensive flowers or a restaurant-quality kitchen.
A warm portable lamp can do more for the mood than another decorative object.
A carefully chosen playlist can make a small apartment feel like a private dining room.
And a collection of vintage glasses you’ve picked up over the years can make the table feel far more personal than a matching boxed set.
That’s the beauty of designing an intimate dinner party.
You’re not really decorating.
You’re editing the experience.
Final Thought: Design the Feeling
The best dinner parties aren’t remembered because every fork was perfectly aligned.
They’re remembered because the room felt good.
The lighting was warm. The music was right. The glasses felt interesting in your hand. Nobody wanted to leave.
That’s the goal.
So next time you’re hosting, don’t start by asking, “What should I cook?”
Start with a different question:
How do I want everyone to feel when they walk through the door?
Then build the room around that answer.
And if you get the lighting right, choose the right soundtrack and resist the temptation to make everything match, you’re already halfway there.
What matters most at your dinner parties—lighting, music, or the table setting? Let me know in the comments.
#ambientLighting #blog #cozyGatherings #diningRoomStyling #dinnerPartyAtmosphere #dinnerPartyTips #DIY #elegantEntertaining #Fashion #HomeDecor #homeDecorTips #homeEntertaining #HostingIdeas #intimateDinnerParty #Lifestyle #lightingSecrets #luxuryHosting #modernEntertaining #moodSetting #partyPlanning #sensoryDesign #smallSpaceHosting #soundDesign #Style -
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Taking a break from my ongoing sketch-to-song series to make some weird noises and fight off some GAS. Join me for a dive into Pigments, plus discussion of the scourge of GAS, and how to beat it.
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Slap House Production by W. A. Production 🎛️
Vdeo Course, Ableton template + full workflow.🎁 FREE (reg. $19.90) w/ code Slap100 for a limited time only!
🔗 https://www.waproduction.com/videos/view/slap-house-production?a_aid=612398125152c#freeplugin #slaphouse #sounddesign #mastering #ableton #edmtutorial #waproduction
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Slap House Production by W. A. Production 🎛️
Vdeo Course, Ableton template + full workflow.🎁 FREE (reg. $19.90) w/ code Slap100 for a limited time only!
🔗 https://www.waproduction.com/videos/view/slap-house-production?a_aid=612398125152c#freeplugin #slaphouse #sounddesign #mastering #ableton #edmtutorial #waproduction
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Slap House Production by W. A. Production 🎛️
Vdeo Course, Ableton template + full workflow.🎁 FREE (reg. $19.90) w/ code Slap100 for a limited time only!
🔗 https://www.waproduction.com/videos/view/slap-house-production?a_aid=612398125152c#freeplugin #slaphouse #sounddesign #mastering #ableton #edmtutorial #waproduction
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Slap House Production by W. A. Production 🎛️
Vdeo Course, Ableton template + full workflow.🎁 FREE (reg. $19.90) w/ code Slap100 for a limited time only!
🔗 https://www.waproduction.com/videos/view/slap-house-production?a_aid=612398125152c#freeplugin #slaphouse #sounddesign #mastering #ableton #edmtutorial #waproduction
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Slap House Production by W. A. Production 🎛️
Vdeo Course, Ableton template + full workflow.🎁 FREE (reg. $19.90) w/ code Slap100 for a limited time only!
🔗 https://www.waproduction.com/videos/view/slap-house-production?a_aid=612398125152c#freeplugin #slaphouse #sounddesign #mastering #ableton #edmtutorial #waproduction
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Free DX7 Sci-Fi Sounds - Vol. 2
2nd volume of old-school science fiction sounds for DX7-compatible devices.
Vintage weird sci-fi sound patches.
https://darksideofsynth.gumroad.com/l/dx7-sci-fi-vol2
#synth #synthpatches #scifi #sciencefiction #SFX #sounddesign #FM #DX7 #sounds #darksideofsynth
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500 Pigments Presets by Patchmaker 🎛️
500 pro presets, 5 exp packs, leads/pads/basses + more, mix-ready, dyn mods🎁 FREE (reg. $45) for a limited time only!
🔗 Link in bio!#freeplugin #patchmaker #pigments #presets #sounddesign #electronic #cinematic #darksynth
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Engine by Evenant 🎛️
50 patches from global inst. sampling: cellos, flutes, synths, + more. Pads, basses, drones, atmospheres.🎁 FREE (reg. $79) for a limited time
🔗 Link in bio!#freeplugin #kontakt #sounddesign #atmospheres #evenant #musicproduction
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We are the German association of tonmeisters, and this is our #introduction / #intro.
Our members are busy with #livesound #filmsound #recordingstudio #soundreinforcement #theatresound #gameaudio #musicproduction #podcast #tv #roomacoustics #postproduction #sounddesign #3daudio #mastering #soundart #rocknroll #atmos #ambisonic
Visit us at https://tonmeister.org/en and https://tonmeistertagung.com/en, or if you speak German, check out our "Tongestalten* podcast https://tonmeister.org/de/rubriken/podcast
Nice to meet you!
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We are the association of tonmeisters and #NewHere.
Our members are busy with #livesound #locationrecording #filmsound #recordingstudio #soundreinforcement #theatresound #gameaudio #musicproduction #podcast #tv #roomacoustics #postproduction #sounddesign #3daudio #mastering #soundart #rocknroll
Visit us at https://tonmeister.org/en and https://tonmeistertagung.com/en , or if you speak German, check out our "Tongestalten* podcast: https://tonmeister.org/de/rubriken/podcast
We'd love to meet you in the Fediverse!
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The Blaster Beam: Why This One Sound Made Star Trek Legendary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JiH3U7pbdE
#sounddesign #StarTrek #scifi #sciencefiction #filmmusic #soundtrack #musicformedia #soundscapes #DarkSideOfSynth
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Cemetery Horror - Creepy Sound Design #halloween #spooky #horrorshorts #horror #cemetery #soundeffects #dark #eerie #soundscapes #sounddesign #sounddesigner #musicformedia #musicforhorror #darksideofsynth
Dark, eerie and mysterious cimbalon sounds for thrillers, drama, mystery and horror. Stabs, short riffs and melodies to highlight suspense scenes. Creepy Halloween sounds.
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Personal Jesus (Najo Personal Remix) is on PERSONAL JESUS EP LYS 102
#NewWave #PostPunk #SynthPop #ColdWave #DarkWave #MinimalWave #80sMusic #RetroVibes #VintageSound #ElectronicMusic #IndieSynth #SynthCulture #AnalogSynth #WaveMusic #UndergroundScene #80sAesthetic #RetroFuture #NoirPop #ArtPop #AvantPop #Alternative80s #NewRomantic #PostPunkRevival #ElectroMinimal #RetroStyle #MusicHistory #SoundDesign #ExperimentalMusic -
🎶 Ah, the noble art of house loop synthesis, where aspiring Daft Punks everywhere believe pressing buttons will turn them into musical wizards. Spoiler: it won't. 🙄 This is less about becoming a loopmaster and more about turning your laptop into a glorified #noisemaker. 🎧
https://loopmaster.xyz/tutorials/how-to-synthesize-a-house-loop #housemusic #musicproduction #DaftPunk #looparts #sounddesign #HackerNews #ngated -
Behind The Wheel (Under The Wheel Edit) is on BEHIND THE WHEEL EP LYS 109
#NewWave #PostPunk #SynthPop #ColdWave #DarkWave #MinimalWave #80sMusic #RetroVibes #VintageSound #ElectronicMusic #IndieSynth #SynthCulture #AnalogSynth #WaveMusic #UndergroundScene #80sAesthetic #RetroFuture #NoirPop #ArtPop #AvantPop #Alternative80s #NewRomantic #PostPunkRevival #ElectroMinimal #RetroStyle #MusicHistory #SoundDesign #ExperimentalMusic -
The trio’s latest project, Snack Pack Vol. 1, dropped on Wednesday, delivering five dynamic tracks that cement their fast rise in the electronic scene.
https://retroworldnews.com/dive-into-levitys-latest-bass-adventure-with-snack-pack-vol-1/#LevityBass #SnackPackVol1 #BassAdventure #MusicJourney #SoundExploration #BassVibes #NewRelease #MusicInnovation #DiveIntoMusic #AudioExperience #CreativeSound #BassCulture #MusicCommunity #SoundDesign #BassLovers #ExploreSound #MusicDiscovery #InnovativeBeats #BassTracks #ListenNow #Music
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The trio unleash a full-scale sonic assault that feels like a direct hit to your ribcage, making you wonder if your bones were ever designed to handle bass of this magnitude.
https://retroworldnews.com/excision-kai-wachi-sullivan-king-unleash-heavy-hitting-dubstep-track-bonebreaker/#Excision #KaiWachi #SullivanKing #Bonebreaker #Dubstep #HeavyMusic #BassMusic #EDM #MusicCollab #NewRelease #DanceMusic #FestivalVibes #BassHeads #ElectronicMusic #MusicProducers #SoundDesign #MusicIndustry #TrackOfTheDay #DubstepFamily #HeavyBass #music
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Basement Jack Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
https://frimoulux.com/basement-jack-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/#Horreur #AlanHowarth #BandeOriginale #Film #2009 #TueurEnSérie #Électronique #Atmosphérique #DragonsDomainRecords #MichaelShelton #JackRiley #KarenCook #Vengeance #SousSol #Asile #JohnCarpenter #Synthétiseur #EffetsSonores #Tension #Ambiance #Thriller #Suspense #MusiqueDeFilm #Composition #SoundDesign #Collaboration #Halloween #Slasher #Années80 #ÉlectroHorror #DragonsDomain #JamesNelson
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"Dance of the Spheres" - Inspired by #Mœbius... 🙂
Longer version of the video in 4k 60fps with some background info on YouTube:
#Tooll3 #realtime #particles #creativecoding #hlsl #gpu #shader #generative #procedural #visualart #sounddesign #Zen #wuwei #dao #opensource #cellshading #outlines #toonshader #mobile #spheres #animee #mastoart #manga
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"Dance of the Spheres" - Inspired by #Mœbius... 🙂
After diving deep into Unreal Engine for two weeks, I took what I learned there about toonshaders and implemented it in Tooll3.
#Tooll3 #realtime #particles #creativecoding #hlsl #gpu #shader #generative #procedural #visualart #sounddesign #Zen #wuwei #dao #opensource #cellshading #outlines #toonshader #mobile #spheres #MastoArt #animee #manga
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In contrast to his worldwide chart-toppers “The Middle” and “Stay,” which adhered to familiar dance-pop structures, Telos reveals a more introspective aspect of Zedd, showcasing his desire for artistic expression through unconventional forms.
https://retroworldnews.com/zedd-unveils-telos-the-album-redefining-electronic-music/#Zedd #Telos #ElectronicMusic #MusicInnovation #AlbumRelease #MusicIndustry #EDM #NewMusic #MusicProduction #SoundDesign #ArtistSpotlight #MusicTrends #DanceMusic #MusicCollaboration #FutureSounds #ZeddFans #ElectronicVibes
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here's another demovideo of the STOCHASTIC ASYMMETRY + ECHOBLENDER (combo-can)
More info here: https://metsn.tumblr.com
#METSÄÄN #STOCHASTICASYMMETRY #HARSHNOISE #GLITCH #SOUNDART #NOISEBOX #experimentalmusicalinstrument #sounddesign #powerelectronics #thismachinekillsfascists #makenoisesmashfascism #asymmetry
#asymmeteicwarfare #GLITCH #harshnoise #noisemusic #noisebox #noisepedal #harshnoisewall #industrial #anarXnoise #ANTIFANOISE #noisegear -
STOCHASTIC ASYMMETRY - for eruptive harsh noise assault patterns
The STOCHASTIC ASYMMETRY is a machine to generate glitched-out eruptive noise assault patterns. it is a signal generator for those who are interested in exploring the harsher spectrum of experimental noise making. STOCHASTIC ASYMMETRY can be the base battery for any anti-fascist noise resistance set-up and running it through a chain of manipulating EFX will lead to massive sonic results. Simply put… 5 square wave oscillators of which 2 are LFOs generate complex waveforms which are getting further effected by a starve control, a distortion and a resonant low pass filter.
Of course nothing really is simple, so here are more details:
WAVING:
Each of the 3 square wave oscillators has a FREQUENCY potentiometer for controling pitch, a RANGE toggle switch to select 2 different frequency ranges, a MODE toggle switch that enables latch or trigger mode and a TRIGGER button switch, as well as a orange indicator LED. In trigger mode, the oscillator is mixed into the signal only momentary as long as the trigger is depressed. But be aware, the machine has a non-linear response in the trigger section and sometimes an oscillator raises it’s voice even when you did not engage it with the trigger, that is part of the fun and it can get less out of control depending on the starve setting. when the oscillator’s LED is on it’s LED is on and it might or might not switch off when you repress the trigger, but as said, this function is highly stochastic and i have not been able to predict it (a lesson for control freaks!). All three oscillators have different ranges, higher on the left and lowering towards the right. A MIX toggle switch selects linear or non linear mixing, the non-linear mixing is a bit more uneven and noisy.MODULATING:
Each of the 2 LFOs has a SPEED control and similar to the other oscillators a MODE toggle switch and when in trigger mode the LFO can be activated temporally, which is most interesting when running in higher speeds for tremolo-like effects or high pitch noise assaults in the highest setting.SOUNDSHAPING:
the signal generated with oscillators with or without LFOs is shaped by two more controls, which are highly depending on other setting on the machine, so they as well, do not have a fully linear response. the EDGE control works like a distortion, that adds more sharp edges to the waveform, resulting in ‘higher harmonics’, while the CURVE control acts like a resonant low pass filter that rounds off the already very 'edgy’ squarewave forms and it has slight self-resonance. Both of these controls are as such not affected by the power-starve function, but works differently the more the oscillator section is starved. With very much starving (STARVE counterclockwise) the CURVE control can generate almost electro-acoustic sounding crunch and hiss for example (see demovideo). Of course there is also a VOLUME control that lets you tame the output level.STARVING:
The STARVE control regulates the power that is accessible to the IC that is used for the 5 oscillators and when one turns it down (CCW) the different oscillators start to get more stochastic in their functions so the generated waveform becomes more noisy. Turning STARVE counterclockwise also has a global scale effect, it lowers the pitch of the three oscillators and the speed of the LFOs, but at the same time it also introduces high pitched noises and clicks. Similar to the other trigger functions on this machine there is also a POWER toggle switch, that is either in latch mode or activates the power trigger mode, which interacts with the STARVE function. When starve is up (CW) the decay time of the oscillators using up the available power is faster, while when STARVE is low the decay is longer, while the oscillators get less power in total.CONNECTING:
STOCHASTIC ASYMMETRY runs on 12V DC (positive inside/negative outside, 2.1mm standard socket) and unless otherwise communicated it ships with a suitable recycled PSU with euro-plug. The audio output is a standard 6.3mm mono instrument jack socket, but beware that due to the special enclosures it might not work with angled plugs.The first batch of STOCHASTIC ASYMMETRY is build into enclosures found in an abandoned car repair shop in turku. Originally they were some kind of 'black box’ engine data-read-out ports and are now painted with the 'industrial burn-out’ camo pattern in chrome and black. Handmade by GRM for METSÄÄN.
https://metsn.tumblr.com/post/745561561886851072
#METSÄÄN #STOCHASTICASYMMETRY #HARSHNOISE #GLITCH #SOUNDART #NOISEBOX #experimentalmusicalinstrument #sounddesign #powerelectronics #thismachinekillsfascists #makenoisesmashfascism #asymmetry
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@amadeus #Sounddesign zu machen ist eben für viel mehr Leute #einfacher als musikalische #Ideen zu haben oder gut umzusetzen.
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Endorphin.es unveils Ghost Pedal multi-effect in collaboration with Andrew Huang https://rekkerd.org/endorphin-es-unveils-ghost-pedal-multi-effect-in-collaboration-with-andrew-huang/
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New patch for the VCV Rack variant known as Cardinal up at patchstorage. Just a fairly simple percussive thing.
#synth #synthesizers #sounddesign #vcvrack #cardinal #softsynth #modular #modularsynth
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Available now:
METSÄÄN MCP mini - a modular Musique Concrète Platform
https://metsn.tumblr.com/post/703390730973020160
Nothing new here, it’s an ancient and classic concept of a modular experimental music instrument. It contains the Metsään charge amplifier for contact microphones that has a very wide frequency range which includes the low end (BASS!), compared to the usual tinny pure piezo disc squeals.
An array of clamps and brackets make it possible to attach all kinds of material and resonance bodies/receptors in a modular fashion, so you can have different set-ups for different sessions or swap parts on the fly (and record the engineering sounds as well). It works great with a looper and/or a effect pedal chain or to record samples for later arrangement in the classic ‘musique concrète’ way.
The MCP consists of a recycled and painted (industry burnout camo patterns, in black and chrome) wooden box and has a strip of coarse sandpaper on its surface for some extra crunchy sounds. It comes with a selection of objects (as seen in the demo video), so you can start experimenting right away. But i urge you to also experiment will different materials. It’s best powered by 9V DC battery with adapter clip (included), but it also works with a high grade 9v DC boss-style (minus inside) pedal power supply, but low quality PSUs will introduce hum into the audio signal. Handmade by grm for METSÄÄN.
- Size: 20 x10 x 7 cm (including clamps and brackets)
- Output: 6.3mm mono intrument socket (TS)
- Power: 9V DC (minus pin inside, boss style)#thismachinekillsfascists #contactmic #contactmicrophone #metsään #experimentalmusicalinstrument #trashimprovisation #experimentalsound #sounddesign #sounddesigner #piezo #piezodisk #cinematicsound #soundtoolbox #piezodisk #chargeamplifier #preamp
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METSÄÄN MCP mini - a Musique Concrète Platform
Just uploaded a new demo video:
#thismachinekillsfascists #contactmic #contactmicrophone #metsään #experimentalmusicalinstrument #trashimprovisation #experimentalsound #sounddesign #sounddesigner #piezo #piezodisk #cinematicsound #soundtoolbox #piezodisk #chargeamplifier #preamp
