Generative Ambient Music using a guitar and effects pedals

Описание: Generative music is a term coined by Brian Eno to describe "music that is ever-different and changing, and that is created by a system". This type of automatic composition is generally created using computers or synthesizers, though other means of creation may be used, as long as it follows these basic principles.

Here is my first attempt at creating a Generative musical composition using the tools at my disposal. I use looper pedals with prerecorded loops of varying lengths, a ring modulator pedal with random LFO controlling the frequency (also adds a great deal of dissonance which is always enjoyable), delays and reverbs of different delay times and feedback settings, as well as an ebow to create a low drone on the guitar. To top this off, the drone goes through 2 tremolo pedals with varying depth and speed control as well as different wave shapes to further create randomness and modulation. With all these variables, the chances of any of this repeating itself is theoretically possible, but highly unlikely.

The top row of pedals goes to my ampeg bass amp and DI'ed to the interface, the middle and bottom rows go to my Blackheart Handsome devil amp and Traynor Guitar Mate Reverb amps respectively, mic'ed, then panned left and right, so use good headphones for the best experience. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions about any specific gear you see here.

But what does it sound like? Well I think it sounds pretty good indeed if I may say so myself, but you be the judge. Let me know what you think in the comments.

If you're looking for a deeper understanding of this type of composition, Youtube's Loopop did a great video on the subject (   • How to make Brian Eno style Generative Mus...  ).

Another great video by ThePedalZone deals with this as well; he uses guitar effects pedals as synthesizers of sorts (   • Let's make Generative Ambient Music using ...  )

Please like, comment and subscribe :) I should also mention I now have a few of my tracks on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Deezer, etc. I will share the links eventually but in the meantime please go have a look, add to your favorite playlists, share with the world, etc :)

Cheers.

Ben L'Ecuyer: guitar and pedal setup... the rest plays itself.

Created, performed and mixed by © Eugene and the Snowcrab, 2020.

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