I have found that I like a certain kind of music from a mastering and quality point of view, and I set out to determine why I like it based on several factors that I think could be relevant. I used the Youlean Loudness Meter to make the measurements....
There’s a lot of stuff I l read and listen to, that maybe could be helpful or interesting for you as well so I thought I would share. Last updated 12-October-2022 I’m putting what I either think is great or what I am currently using at the top of thi...
I like ambient music and would like to expand my expertise in making such music, so I’ve begun a study of some of what I consider the best ambient drone-type of music. This will be an ongoing collection of information, and you are welcome to check ba...
Setting your music up for success on streaming platforms can be overwhelming, but here are some things I’ve learned, and maybe they can help you, too. Updated: 11-June-2026 tl;dr (“Too long; didn’t read” or “Here’s a summary in the table below so you...
I like recording ambient sounds of nature, locations, equipment, and other assorted noises. When I play my recordings back, I want them to sound exactly like when I was there. Here is the technique, equipment, and settings I use. Last updated: 8-July...
After having made ambient music and professed to be an ambient musician, I thought I would take a step back and find out exactly what it is. It turns out that it can be surprisingly complex to define. Updated: 15-February-2023 Ambient music is a form...
Intervals in music are important for understanding the sounds of chords and dyads. Even melodies can benefit from a clear understanding of intervals. Unfortunately, a lot of the information I have found out there is confusing. I’m trying to unravel i...
Boards of Canada is a personal favorite of mine, and I have studied their music to learn how they achieved their distinctive sound. Here is what I think I have learned so far (I will continue to add to this page as I learn more). Last updated: 25-Mar...
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For a track that was only on the original vinyl release, this one is a beauty, and lots of people like it a lot. I’d like to know how it was made and I think I can come close to understanding it. Here’s what I have so far. Last updated: 19-December-2...