Ambient Tutorial for Absolute Beginners

In this tutorial, I'm going to show you how to make an ambient music track from scratch using a few very simple tools and techniques including sampling, Vital for bass, and a sequence.

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// Timecodes
0:00 Ambient for Absolute Beginners Introduction
3:29 Starting a Track with a Sample
6:27 The Importance of Filtering
8:11 Ableton Delay Explination
9:35 Supermassive Tutorial
12:00 MIDI for Ambient
13:59 Vital Ambient Bass Tutorial
21:12 Ambient Sequence Tutorial
27:52 Final Thoughts
29:52 Ending

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[symeondimakis]

Love how it doesn't get more beginner friendly than this yet there's hidden gems of advanced knowledge sprinkled throughout the video

[Darkest_of_Winter]

Really need this - been struggling to find my own ambient voice for dark/haunting vibes.

[ForgottenDawn]

Algorithm moment! This is a really solid first steps type of video. As a fellow Ambient composer, one of the biggest lessons I've learned is that there's always something new to discover. Never shy away from using all kinds of wacky sounds as the basis for your composition. Manipulation is key. Happy Ambient-ing! ♥

[nanuk]

I'm at my beginning of this journey of making music again. Did some in my early 20's and now wanted to start again in my early 50's. A lot has changed!! Especially when it comes to DAWs, the choices in instruments, plugins etc..

This video was PERFECT for me in the fact that you showed me how to I start again by keeping it simple. Wonderful stuff.

This channel keeps on giving and thank you Chris for everything you do. I love your content and approach. ❤

[Jsitun]

lol I can't get enough of this dude's energy. Love his positivity and enjoyment with his own work. Big respect

[mogrizzly]

I can't wait to transfer what I learned here into my favorite DAW, my first ambient track will be composed tonight and maybe arranged. Thanks...

[Emily_M]

I just love your intense, infectious enthusiasm.

[SpaceMusicSoundscapes]

So much to unpack here, while I feel like a professional producer already ;) Highly appreciated!

[fabiancross]

I'm so grateful I've found you, man! this has been such an amazing learning experience, thank you from the bottom of my heart, instant sub. definetly gonna be checking everything you put out.

[Eyeolair]

This is what I needed. Thank you! Ive been struggling creating an entire track

[SeansYTEntertainment]

Great tut! And those bass notes at 19:12, OMG. So effective! Thank you

[ferencav]

I always thought you should never use reverb on the bass, but those four notes in combination with the pad is divine! Thanks for sharing!

[JonValtandtheEvilRobots]

This guy always gives useful advice with a really positive attitude. I'm queuing this for later, and YES I have TOTALLY used one of your presets to lay down an instant Ambient feel for people to jam on live.

[misc]

This is fantastic, i am following along and downloading stuff as I go. Sounds great so far. Real newbie comment - it took me a while to figure out timecode 18:00 - click and drag - to copy the reverb. I couldn't see under your head ;-) I like your style! Subbed!

[albagenesis]

Great stuff as always Chris ... thanks for this.

[TheCubeMusic]

You know Chris I think your music is tip top I think that 😮 I can listen 🎧 to it when all else fails lol 😂

[poobens]

Exactly what I wanted this evening. Thanks, Chris. You brightened my day!

[DNZO]

Great explanation all around... I'm looking forward to watching more of your tutorials.

[jvir]

Simply brilliant, amazing stuff, finally something for even the ableton lite users, love the use of the free stuff.

[percentSolution]

Excellent! Thank you, Chris; this was good medicine--just what the doctor ordered!