Any tips for making atmospheric or ambient music?

[lukethebestpug (pugen)]

i used to make some ambience music in garage band but it felt like a knockoff and poorly made. i’m trying to use fl studio, if anyone who makes music here, what are your tips for ambience?

here’s an example of something i made for one of my failed projects

[Fish and Oil OST] Distance

any help is appreciated

[Operatik]

Hello, I am going to give advice on this… months later. Haha. Let’s begin to break down what you need to create this:

Compositional

1. Chords and their functions - and most music theory around these
   1. Counterpoint - this is optional but will help add variety
2. Structural principles(if it makes sense)
3. Layering techniques - this is also a bit of sound design(puzzles to fit together)

Sound Design

1. An understanding of fundamental waves on oscillators
2. An understanding of ADSR(or envelopers)
3. Familiarity with filters(choosing which and for what)
4. Familiarity with modulations(chorus, phasers, etc.) - optional
5. Delays and reverbs are perfectly optional to create atmosphere

The best keyword to search for this is “synth pads”.

[OffGridDude]

You’re also welcome to use our generative ambient engine (creates ambient music for you automatically). Our beta is currently free for Roblox devs.

See our post to Community Resources.