Soundscapes and Ambience

Josh Golden

Starting at

$

20

/hr

About this service

Summary

I deliver fully crafted ambient soundscapes, including layered audio files, final mastered tracks, and loopable versions for seamless integration. My work is designed to enhance the mood and atmosphere of your project, whether it's for film, games, or installations. I also provide DAW project files and offer revisions based on client feedback to ensure the perfect fit for your vision.

Process

1. Initial Consultation & Concept Development
Discuss the project’s vision, mood, and specific requirements with the client.
Understand the environment, setting, and emotional tone needed for the soundscape.
2. Sound Design & Layering
Select or create sounds that match the desired atmosphere (e.g., nature sounds, drones, textures, field recordings, synthetic elements).
Layer these sounds in the DAW, experimenting with different textures, volumes, and frequencies to build the foundation.
3. Composition & Arrangement
Compose the soundscape to flow naturally, maintaining consistency in mood while introducing subtle changes and dynamics.
Ensure the sound elements blend seamlessly, with smooth transitions and no jarring shifts unless intentional.
4. Mixing & Balancing
Mix all elements, adjusting levels, EQ, and panning to ensure clarity and depth.
Apply reverb, delay, or other effects to create a sense of space and immersion.
5. Final Mastering
Master the soundscape, ensuring it’s polished and balanced, with appropriate loudness for the medium.
Prepare the final mix in the requested formats (WAV, MP3, etc.) and ensure consistency across the track.
6. Review & Revisions
Deliver the first draft to the client for feedback.
Make revisions based on their input, adjusting elements such as volume, layers, or timing to perfect the sound.
7. Final Delivery
Provide the final soundscape, including any loopable versions or separate layers as requested.
Deliver project files if needed, along with the final mastered tracks in the required formats.
This process ensures each soundscape is tailored to your project’s unique atmosphere, with attention to detail and flexibility to meet your needs

What's included

  • Soundscape Tracks

    Fully composed and mixed ambient soundscapes, designed to create a specific mood or atmosphere for a project, whether it’s for film, games, podcasts, or installations.

  • Loopable Files

    If needed, provide seamless, loopable versions of the soundscape for long-term use or integration into interactive media like video games or apps.

  • Project Files

    DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) project files (e.g., Ableton, Pro Tools, Logic Pro) with all raw sound layers and arrangements intact, if requested for future editing or revisions.

  • Final Mastered Audio

    The polished and balanced version of the soundscape, optimized for the intended medium and format (e.g., WAV, MP3, AIFF) and loudness standards.

Skills and tools

Audio Editor

Music Producer

Sound Designer

Ableton Live

Industries

Music

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