Category: Field Recording
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I spend a lot of time recording and listening to my field recordings before I know how to describe them. A list of sounds is easy enough to make. Grass, insects, wind, a car passing on a road. Those details matter, but a list does not tell someone what happened during the recording, or why…
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A lot of musicians layer field recordings with their music. I’ve learned a few techniques to get the layering about right. Last Updated: 06-October-2026
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It is easy to both over- and under-process field recordings. Each has drawbacks, and a skilled recordist balances both while keeping the sound realistic and taking inspiration from others, but never copying. Last Updated: 29-September-2026
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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: 27-September-2026
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I use a variety of tools for post-processing my field recordings. Below are what I currently use. I will update this periodically as I change my workflow or learn new methods. Last updated: 25-September-2026
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One of the more difficult things for artists is composing, but what if you could let nature take control here and provide you with a melody? You can and here’s how.
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Making music with loops is not a new process. However, after thinking about it, I was surprised at how many different ways there are to loop samples to make music. I’ll add to this as I discover more, but the list is long right now. Last updated: 26-December-2020