Ambient for Beginners (everything you need to know!)

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  • Ever wanted to learn how to produce ambient music but had no idea where to begin? Start here! In this video, I give you some helpful tips for everything ambient from sound design, to mixing, to building your first ambient track.
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  • @MM4F
    @MM4F ปีที่แล้ว +47

    You hit the nail on the head… it’s not uncommon for us to spend two, three months on a track.. including, experimentation, learning, setup, re setup, lost setups. crashing, arguments and binning the whole thing and starting fresh…
    Fantastic times.

  • @TempleOvBlackLight
    @TempleOvBlackLight ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I've been an ambient "artist" since around 2006 and have released a few albums, but this just gave me insight and a whole new way of seeing things. Mind blown! Thank you so much, you are amazing!

  • @HealyHQ
    @HealyHQ ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Interesting thought process. You approach music much like a sculptor, gradually revealing what lay within the stone all along.

    • @s1gns0fl1fe
      @s1gns0fl1fe  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That's exactly it!

    • @lukec3069
      @lukec3069 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great comment!

  • @bentojgaard5434
    @bentojgaard5434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When I was young, I had great fun slowing down ambient recordings and applying effects to it (using Sound Forge 4 on Windows 98)

  • @GreasyDaddy
    @GreasyDaddy ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I watched this a few months ago and began to incorporate a lot of the ideas here in to my own music. My cousin is a therapist and mentioned off hand she was tired of using the same old "spa" music in her sessions, and we had the idea to make some music custom for her practice! So now I'm back and diving in head first. Thank you for putting these videos out here and being such an excellent teacher!

  • @BaileyJim11
    @BaileyJim11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I've said it before, but it bears repeating. Thank you Chris, your willingness to share is one of the (many) qualities you posess which keeps me coming back time after time. More please!!

    • @s1gns0fl1fe
      @s1gns0fl1fe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you Jim! Truly appreciated.

    • @meme-mx4eq
      @meme-mx4eq ปีที่แล้ว

      @BailyJim11 yep, the willingness to REALLY share !!!

  • @nate4732
    @nate4732 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is honestly one of the best youtube videos I've ever seen in my life. I had plateaued progressing with music for years, but finally I've decided to sit down and be patient and your tutorials have already blown my mind and I don't feel so completely clueless or just 'winging it' completely. Thank you for the amazing lessons Chris!

    • @s1gns0fl1fe
      @s1gns0fl1fe  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much! Truly appreciated.

  • @broqli4016
    @broqli4016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One minute in and I already love the video, your passion and respect for the genre shows from the start, thank you, can’t wait to learn from you!

  • @Skiddoo42
    @Skiddoo42 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been trying to get started for a few years now, had a lot of health problems and couldn't make myself do the work, but I've been listening to a lot of ambient and falling deeper in love with it. Then I discovered earthing a few days ago and my drive and focus started to go the other direction, about the time I found this video. I rearranged my workspace, set up a new computer and have this tutorial on heavy rotation.
    I've always enjoyed ambient but never fully understood what it was. I have other genres I want to create but I realize this is the genre that's going to teach me the skills required to excel in all the others.
    Much gratitude your way, this is profoundly well-produced and written and your energy is infectious.

  • @mystiknow
    @mystiknow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks a ton, Chris! I truly appreciate… your time, energy and passion for sharing your enlightening guidance on this beautiful music genre.

  • @agreen9903
    @agreen9903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the positive energy in your videos dude

  • @lukeuseforce
    @lukeuseforce 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been watching you on and off for a few years. This 'recent' change in content quality is amazing. Thank you so much! Looking forward to joining your Patreon soon 😉

  • @PaulCollierMusic
    @PaulCollierMusic ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is amazing. I'm furiously writing down these absolute gold tips. Thank you for making and posting this. The music that will be written by many of your viewers that will be enjoyed by many listeners will be in a big part down to you.

    • @s1gns0fl1fe
      @s1gns0fl1fe  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you so much! The honor is all mine.

  • @stickytentaclesmusic
    @stickytentaclesmusic ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Super inspiring and helpful tutorial. I`ve been trying to start making ambient music to free myself from my regular more beat/groove oriented music life, but I`ve struggled getting a meaninful project going. Keep ending up fiddling endlessly with random note generators, reverbs and making a mess. Love how clearly you explained the thought process and the steps to take starting a track. Really loved how you used that sample to get things going. Must try that. Thanks for the brilliant video, now I need to watch more 😊

  • @meathead919
    @meathead919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did I already say this is my favorite music production channel? THANK YOU!

  • @astrofreq
    @astrofreq ปีที่แล้ว +3

    SOOOOO good. Instant sub. I've been writing music for decades and still feel like a total beginner at every turn. This is helpful AND inspiring. Thank you.

  • @EkoSounds510
    @EkoSounds510 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how your approach to music and definitely excites the viewer to learn.

  • @franpower8208
    @franpower8208 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for creating such an in depth video with easy to understand steps and techniques. This video was so helpful as I have listened to ambient music for years but never created any for myself, as a musician who usually creates guitar music, I think I now have a better understanding of technique.

  • @BrentODell
    @BrentODell ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm only a quarter of the way in, and I've been playing/recording my own demos for decades, but this is SO good. GREAT video, thank you.

  • @billtrantos19
    @billtrantos19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for this Chris! I've been playing and writing music for almost 20 years now, ranging from classic rock, grunge and prog metal to melodic techno and film scoring, but only recently I started having an itch for ambient music. This video has been very insightful, I realized I was overplaying and didn't let things breath and develop on their own. New sub here :)

    • @s1gns0fl1fe
      @s1gns0fl1fe  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! Cheers and welcome aboard.

  • @nunomuacho446
    @nunomuacho446 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this one was made with love, thanks

  • @EdgarDavey
    @EdgarDavey ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much for this. As a beginner hobbyist producer this is pure gold

  • @SteveMaggioncalda
    @SteveMaggioncalda ปีที่แล้ว

    mind blown. what an amazing core to launch from. THANK YOU!

  • @ThaRuralJuror
    @ThaRuralJuror 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Couldn't agree more with you on returning to the basics!! Preach brotha!!

  • @matt304
    @matt304 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very helpful and inspiring video. I've been in love with dark ambient for years now, but I've been hesitant to try and make my own tracks. I have absolutely no experience with music production, but from this video I can see just how large and free the ambient space is. I think I'll have to try it out

  • @WilliamHumphreys
    @WilliamHumphreys 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely brilliant. Thank you!

    • @WilliamHumphreys
      @WilliamHumphreys 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just started a track using some of the techniques and it already sounds like something out of Blade Runner... :)

  • @sacredsoundalchemy
    @sacredsoundalchemy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you!

  • @victorcourcelle7943
    @victorcourcelle7943 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much 🤩

  • @RobertLiveMusic
    @RobertLiveMusic ปีที่แล้ว

    Once again, thank you very much

  • @daviddechamps8840
    @daviddechamps8840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I definitely have picked up something today. Thanks!

  • @amineatarodi8649
    @amineatarodi8649 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I made my first ambient song thanks to you and Thank you for your pure energy.

  • @ivansoto9723
    @ivansoto9723 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really helpful. Very often when you first try to get into ambient music, there's not really a lot of information on it. People just say "throw reverb on it" and occaisionally "Paulstretch" but not much more. I've noticed that ambient music producers are a small but growing bunch as far as content goes, and I've learned a lot more just from watching streams of people actually making it.

  • @duncansmith6318
    @duncansmith6318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the reversed market sample through the resonator. Need to try that trick today!

  • @drelurean-kg9ej
    @drelurean-kg9ej 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you!!

  • @keanu6168
    @keanu6168 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sir for your great advice

  • @paulonuneesx
    @paulonuneesx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really inspiring tutorial, love you passion for music!

  • @rothritter
    @rothritter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have multiple gifts my friend. Your music enthusiasm and knowledge is inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

  • @nakiradams
    @nakiradams ปีที่แล้ว

    It also shows that you're really encouraging the audience to give it a try. Thanks

  • @joon_lagoon1
    @joon_lagoon1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i’ve been dabbling into ambient music but recently it’s all i’ve been making

  • @damooro8606
    @damooro8606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. Many thanks

  • @kat.leighb
    @kat.leighb ปีที่แล้ว

    So very helpful! I'm just starting music production and I'm doing an ambient music challenge, so I wanted to learn more. Your explanation of sonic depth of field totally blew my mind. Thank you!

  • @berserker2551
    @berserker2551 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    More videos like this one please 🙏🏻

  • @ronaldwild
    @ronaldwild 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great, thank you! I love ambient music and always wanted to do music like that. Your Tutorial is a great door opener. I am a graphic designer and we painted a lot on art school. Making ambient reminds me really on that process of sculpting, visualising, texturing, using light/shadow atmospheres, not loosing in details in the beginning, but concern about the holistic overall built... so similar, really

    • @s1gns0fl1fe
      @s1gns0fl1fe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a great analogy and I feel the same way. The parallels between art and music are everywhere!

  • @DeeNimmin
    @DeeNimmin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use Logic but still get a ton of value from your excellent tutorials. Thank you.

  • @TimGoins2112
    @TimGoins2112 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Your thought process is unlike anything I have ever seen! Extremely simplified yet the sound is complex! I have been trying for years to find a good process of producing ambient music.. come to find out I have been overthinking and over complicating things.. I wish I wouldve seen this video when it came out!

    • @s1gns0fl1fe
      @s1gns0fl1fe  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s awesome! Check out my other tutorials on my channel. You’re in for quite a ride!

  • @K_smoke_em
    @K_smoke_em 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @AcousticSerenity
    @AcousticSerenity 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Widek was my introduction to ambient style music. I actually started an ambient project years ago, and only got 2 tracks in before i became distracted with life,work,etc. Looking at starting it up again. Ty for all the info

  • @scottsmart9283
    @scottsmart9283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved watching this. I am going to begin my ambient journey soon. Very inspiring you are

  • @MikeH_PR
    @MikeH_PR 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What I love about this is that these techniques work well with Berlin School composition too. I'm finding new inspiration here for a piece I'd been losing interest in. But emulating the atmos you create with that sample is putting a lot of sonic energy and interest in - thanks!

  • @anthonybarnard1817
    @anthonybarnard1817 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! really inspiring. Thank you.

  • @Sacredcreative
    @Sacredcreative 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lost for words! Love your approach so much. 🙏

  • @godforest4859
    @godforest4859 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dankeschön!

  • @vyomanaut_official
    @vyomanaut_official ปีที่แล้ว

    This was insane, thanks Chris. So much.

  • @zoesones
    @zoesones ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this amazing video!! I’ve been wanting to do more ambient composition and this video has been super helpful!! 🤩

  • @raphaelshklarek
    @raphaelshklarek ปีที่แล้ว

    What a good dude you are.

  • @TexasTimelapse
    @TexasTimelapse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I guess TH-cam's algorithm is getting better. It FINALLY recommended a channel worth subscribing to.
    This is right up my alley!

  • @robbybobbyhobbies
    @robbybobbyhobbies ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you you beautiful person! Your videos are bringing a lot of joy and your stuff on Stepic in particular has really provided a lot of inspiration.

  • @sonicboomtown1988
    @sonicboomtown1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.

  • @Neoproxima
    @Neoproxima 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So cool man thanks

  • @pk3776
    @pk3776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    New to this channel. I listen to metal, techno and other banging fast music….. However, when I sleep, I only listen to ambient. I also use Ableton live. I am inspired 👍🙏❤️

  • @robmlisanti
    @robmlisanti ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I own 4 synths and tons of software plugins and they are both great as long as the end result makes you happy!

  • @tomnorris195
    @tomnorris195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Chris, thank you so much for your enthusiasm and expertise in this world of sonic promise! You are such an inspiration, I’m just beginning my journey. Please keep these amazing vids coming. 👍👍

    • @s1gns0fl1fe
      @s1gns0fl1fe  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Made my day! Thank you so much.

  • @khaliaab
    @khaliaab ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing tutorial!

  • @Rollur1234
    @Rollur1234 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Totally agree with you. Favor the software results ❤

  • @greatwall2003
    @greatwall2003 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, great tutorial. And the sound you've created is really good

  • @cecily4216
    @cecily4216 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel is awesome! Thank you

  • @matthewclark9248
    @matthewclark9248 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best tutorials I've seen in a while. Thank you

  • @albshore8
    @albshore8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you . You have helped me get back into ambient, but with and understanding of what I'm doing. I'm in a musical hole trying to find my way back to L1fe. I recently got Vital and have tried to follow you with it.

  • @gotube22e
    @gotube22e 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ambient king! Loving this so much,,, inspiring me deeply .

  • @hvrmnd
    @hvrmnd ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this was amazing! love your music man. thanks. I am a car designer, but your music and space ambient in general kept me inspired to be creative in my field. I really wanted to have a go at making music, then paused, now I feel I shall revisit. Thanks to you.

    • @s1gns0fl1fe
      @s1gns0fl1fe  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much. Keep me posted on your journey!

  • @audiolego
    @audiolego ปีที่แล้ว

    Golden video right here.

  • @SandroMassarani
    @SandroMassarani 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video, thank you very much!!

  • @theunfortunatemelon6400
    @theunfortunatemelon6400 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so well put together and super helpful!!
    absolute goldmine and I feel equipped for my uni project now.
    Thanks:)

  • @wtf386
    @wtf386 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for this. super helpful liftoff point.

  • @soundsoftheearth1
    @soundsoftheearth1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing - thanks 🙏

  • @Larsmop
    @Larsmop ปีที่แล้ว

    This is inspiring, this is the best I've seen. Thank you

  • @paulusandronicus
    @paulusandronicus 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video, super useful! Thank you much!

  • @callumrankine2170
    @callumrankine2170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm on the first step of my ambient journey, thank you so much for drawing back the veil.

  • @dominicdoyle2895
    @dominicdoyle2895 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a fantastic video. Thank you so much for covering so much detail in a way that doesn’t seem really intimidating for a newbie like myself.

    • @s1gns0fl1fe
      @s1gns0fl1fe  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome!

  • @JSCF24
    @JSCF24 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that ...

  • @CraftyOldGit
    @CraftyOldGit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very useful & inspiring tutorial - thank you.

  • @Obajorba
    @Obajorba 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this was awesome man ....thank you :)

  • @masonthomassax
    @masonthomassax ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @ronnie_cutmore
    @ronnie_cutmore ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so informative and helpful. I really enjoyed listening to the track unfold. thank you 🙏

  • @SuperRingoffire1
    @SuperRingoffire1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been my go to genre for a good while now ☮️

  • @isolateddemon9438
    @isolateddemon9438 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome stuff😀

  • @FerboseSounds
    @FerboseSounds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice introduction to Ambient production, very well done!

  • @DeanGvozdic
    @DeanGvozdic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video Chris. It's amazing and really informative. I've become and instant fan all of a sudden. Please, keep sharing your wisdom :)

  • @sevynn3970
    @sevynn3970 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve become interested in ambient music over the past couple of years and have considered exploring it creatively. This video was really educational. You’ve got a new follower

  • @mdue72
    @mdue72 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoyed your open-ended approach to setting up a beginner project, great ideas with plenty of possibilities for extensions, thank you 🙂

  • @electropunkzero
    @electropunkzero 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:50 ok you got me hyped! I'm starting to make ambient music and I realized it fits my writing style perfectly. I can get away with having 0 drums and providing rhythm through delays, stutters and gates, and sequences. It also challenges the boundaries of my taste and "how busy" can ambient music be and all these kinds of things. I feel like it has opened a whole new world to me, and I was wondering if I was overthinking it, but you got me hyped!

    • @s1gns0fl1fe
      @s1gns0fl1fe  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like you're on the right track! Check out my Patreon if you want to learn more. Cheers!

  • @mr.justice3220
    @mr.justice3220 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing stuff, so glad I found your channel. Love the energy and knowledge you share!

    • @s1gns0fl1fe
      @s1gns0fl1fe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are so welcome! Thanks for showing some love.

  • @robertomartin59
    @robertomartin59 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic. Great to see someone with real passion for their craft and pleasure in sharing.

    • @s1gns0fl1fe
      @s1gns0fl1fe  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers and thank you so much!

  • @railpressureflip
    @railpressureflip 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is great, I learned a lot. Thank you!

  • @itinerantghost
    @itinerantghost ปีที่แล้ว

    rewatching...So many nuggets on this video, Chris! Great job

  • @inferno4001
    @inferno4001 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You had me in the first few minutes! The journey begins!!

  • @brianmitchellfolk
    @brianmitchellfolk หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a total nubie to this genre. Thank you for all your effort and advice.

  • @recontraufa
    @recontraufa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Magico.

  • @Nophera
    @Nophera 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The concept of sonic depth of field is exactly the piece of advice I was missing

  • @misterfox9468
    @misterfox9468 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's always interesting seeing someone else's approach. It's very different yet strikingly similar to how I do things. Thanks for sharing. The genre needs more artists.