Ambient Trailhead 02: Any sound you record can be transformed into a glorious, floating wash of texture using stock plugins in Ableton Live. We can use a combination of audio effects to fill space (reverb + delay), create space (auto-filter), and change the character of the sound (saturation + lofi tape wobble effect) to achieve evolving atmospheres, noise drones, and textural background layers perfect for adding character and nostalgia to any kind of music.
The Ambient Trailhead Series is for anyone interested in a beginner level approach to producing their own ambient, drone, liminal, or noise music in Ableton Live. Each Trailhead is a short, easy to follow tutorial that highlights a basic ambient workflow, designed to function as a creative jumping off point to get you having fun making music as soon as possible.
