Tokyo Field Recording and Piano Minimal Ambient | Message from the sky 2026-04-13 by atnr

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"A minimal ambient piece where field recordings from Tokyo with birdsong blend with piano tones.

Created with ‪@buchlausa‬ Music Easel, ‪@KORG_INC‬ volca fm2, norns shield, and field recordings captured in a green area of Tokyo.

On the Music Easel, sustained tones are performed while connected to ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MKII.

On the volca fm2, a sequence runs while monotron DELAY adds filtering and delay. The signal is further processed through LOSSY with additional filtering and reverb.

On the norns shield, a recorded piano performance is processed with granular synthesis in graintopia and played back. The output is connected to ‪@strymon‬ blueSky with reverb applied."

Game Boy Electronica with OP-1 field and OP-1 | Transmigration 2026-04-10 by atnr

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"An electronica piece created with Game Boy.

Created with Game Boy, OP-1 field, OP-1, and MOTIF-RACK ES.

On the Game Boy, sequences run in LSDj while delay is added with MOOD MKII. Micro loop textures are layered, and reverb is applied using blueSky.

On the OP-1 field, a recorded 16 bar harmony is looped while the sampler is performed by hand.

On the OP-1, a beat runs in a loop using the ENDLESS sequencer while the built in CWO effect is adjusted. The output is processed through LOSSY with reverb and filtering to create variation.

A distorted bassline is played on the MOTIF-RACK ES and recorded in a DAW."

Analog Synth and Rhodes Ambient Piece | Nusery Rhyme 2026-04-08 by atnr

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"A piece created with Rhodes MKII, Prophet-10, and ARP ODYSSEY.

On the Prophet-10, a synth pad is performed with reverb applied using blueSky.

On the Rhodes MKII, chorus from the CE-5 and delay from the DD-6 are applied.

On the ARP ODYSSEY, the signal runs through LOST+FOUND with reverb and tape style effects.

The harmony is mainly played on the Rhodes MKII, while the ODYSSEY and Prophet-10 handle the melody."

Minimal Music with TENORI-ON and OP-1 field | Little Pan 2026-04-07 by atnr

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"A minimal music piece created with TENORI-ON and OP-1 field.

Created with TENORI-ON, OP-1 field, and MOTIF-RACK ES.

On the TENORI-ON, a simple phrase repeats while the pattern is gradually changed. Micro loop sound textures are layered using MOOD MKII.

On the OP-1 field, harmonies are performed while reverb and delay are applied using LOST+FOUND.

On the MOTIF-RACK ES, bell and log drum phrases are played with slight timing offsets."

Ambient Electronica with Tape Loop and Granular Piano | Vibrant 2026-04-06 by atnr

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"An ambient electronica piece built from electric piano tape loop and granular processed piano sounds.

The tape loop contains a one minute electric piano performance recorded on an endless tape. The playback is processed through monotron DELAY with filtering and delay.

On the norns shield, a piano melody is recorded and processed with granular synthesis in Graintopia. The sound is further sent through MOOD MKII to generate micro loop layers.

On the volca fm2, a synth pad is performed. Delay and reverb are applied using LOST+FOUND."

Lo-Fi Electronica with Circuit, Tape Loop and OP-1 field | Stone Section 2026-03-31 by atnr

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"A piece created with Novation Circuit, tape loop, and OP-1 field. It is lo-fi electronica built from simple rhythm and synth.

The tape loop contains a one minute electric piano performance. It is played back with reverb from blueSky.

On the Circuit, rhythm patterns and harmony are looped. Reverb is added with MOOD MKII.

On the OP-1 field, a synth lead is performed. The signal is processed through monotron DELAY with delay and filtering, then through LOSSY with reverb and filtering."

Ambient Electronica with LYRA-8 and OP-1 field Strings | Curb Stones 2026-03-29 by atnr

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"Ambient electronica built from simulated string tones and sustained synth textures.

Created with ‪@somasynths‬ LYRA-8, ‪@Dirtywave‬ M8 MODEL 02, ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, and monotron DELAY.

On the LYRA-8, sustained tones are performed. The signal is processed with ‪@KORG_INC‬ monotron DELAY for filtering and delay, then through MICROCOSM with deep reverb.

On the M8 MODEL 02, simple harmonies are played and looped using Hypersynth. The sound is processed through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOSSY with filtering and reverb.

On the OP-1 field, simulated string tones from the STRING synth are looped using the ENDLESS sequencer. Reverb is added with MOOD MKII, and the MICRO LOOPER is occasionally engaged to introduce variation."

Ambient with OP-1 field Micro Looper and norns shield | Iron Brush 2026-03-26 by atnr

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"A piece created with ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field and norns shield. It is ambient where the expression changes through micro looper manipulation.

On the OP-1 field, the PHASE synthesizer is performed while looping sound with the micro looper on ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MKII.

On the norns shield, sines is launched and played using the Monome Grid. The output runs through ‪@strymon‬ blueSky with reverb applied."

Minimal Electronica with Softball MIDI and Digitone | Extra Ball 2026-03-20 by atnr

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"A minimal electronica piece where MIDI from ‪@noine-giron‬ Softball https://store.noine.net/softball.html is sent to Digitone for sound generation.

Softball by noine runs on a Mac and sends MIDI sequences to the Digitone via USB MIDI, triggering the sound.

On the Digitone, the knobs are used to shape and modify the sound of each track in real time."

Some info on Softball, Google translated:

"A macOS MIDI sequencer that is simply fun to use—featuring the playful motion of a bouncing ball. It is currently available for purchase on Payhip.

・Simple ・Highly expressive ・Fun to use
These three principles form the core of its design. While I do plan to add more features in the future, I intend to remain steadfast in upholding these three fundamental pillars.
DAWs like Ableton Live consolidate almost every conceivable function into a single package, allowing you to do just about anything; I rely on them heavily myself.
However, isn't there also a unique joy in treating individual applications on your computer as distinct modules—combining them in various ways to create something new? This very concept is why I chose to handle MIDI directly rather than developing this as a standard plugin. And, of course, sending MIDI signals out to trigger external hardware instruments is a delight in its own right!
I have intentionally designed the interface to avoid the need for precise note-by-note (Do-Re-Mi) input via a traditional piano roll. Instead, I encourage you to experiment with different keys and scales to find the perfect musical balance that feels right to you. My hope is that you will feel free to create and play sounds in a way that feels natural and accessible.
But why the bouncing ball?
Aren't you a little tired of watching static step sequencers or piano rolls scroll endlessly across the screen?
I felt that the dynamic motion of a bouncing ball had a wonderful synergy with musical rhythm and beat. Plus—let's be honest—it just looks adorable as it bounces along!"

Rhodes and Prophet-10 Simple Recording Track | Warm arms 2026-03-19 by atnr

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"A track created with Rhodes MKII, Prophet-10, OP-1 field, drums, and bass. It is built from simple performance and recording.

The Rhodes MKII is played with chorus from the CE-5. After recording, it is processed through Lofi Tape in the DAW.

On the Prophet-10, a synth lead is performed while switching patches during playback.

On the OP-1 field, sampled voice is played with the FAZOR effect. It is further processed through MOOD MKII with reverb and MicroLoop.

The bass is recorded through a BASS DRIVER DI. The drums are recorded separately and edited in the DAW, then processed as a group through Lofi Tape."

Asynchronous Minimal Ambient with OP-1 field and norns shield | Confluence 2026-03-06 by atnr

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"A piece created with ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, ‪@KORG_INC‬ NTS-1, and norns shield. It is minimal ambient where overlapping asynchronous phrases gradually change.

On the OP-1 field, a 38 step phrase runs with the ENDLESS sequencer while reverb from ‪@strymon‬ blueSky is applied.

On the NTS-1, a square wave tone shaped with a filter is processed with delay and reverb, and sequenced by the SQ-1.

On the norns shield, a piano phrase is recorded into Graintopia with slight distortion and processed with granular synthesis. Delay and reverb from ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOST+FOUND are applied.

The three sound sources run without synchronization. Their timing differences create subtle changes in the evolving sound texture."

Dreamy Minimal Ambient with OP-1 field and norns shield | Warmth 2026-03-05 by atnr

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"Ambient Engine (macOS)
https://store.atnr.net/downloads/ambi...

A piece created with ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, ‪@KOMAelektronik‬ Field Kit, norns shield, NTS-1, and Ambient Engine. It is minimal ambient built from dreamy synth tones, distortion, and fragmented chorus textures.

On the OP-1 field, a 44 step phrase runs in a loop using the ENDLESS sequencer. The output is connected to. ‪@strymon‬ blueSky with reverb applied.

On the norns shield, Graintopia is launched and an electric piano sound from the CP-88 is recorded with phaser applied and processed with granular synthesis. The output runs through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOSSY with EQ and reverb. In the outro, packet loss effect is used to create a lo fi texture while the sound fades out.

In the Field Kit, radio tuner audio is sent to the ‪@KORG_INC‬ NTS-1 where delay, chorus, and reverb are applied. The return signal is sent again to an AUX channel to create feedback and distortion.

In Ambient Engine, two voice samples are loaded and played with randomized playback ranges. Filter, MicroLoop, delay, and reverb are adjusted during playback."

Tokyo Field Recording, Piano and Prophet-10 Ambient | Quiet Pond 2026-02-24 by atnr

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"Ambient Engine (macOS)
https://store.atnr.net/downloads/ambi...

A piece created with field recordings from the streets of Tokyo, piano, ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, and Ambient Engine.

The piano is a YAMAHA CP-88 with its built in reverb set deep.

On the Prophet-10, a synth pad is performed while adding reverb with blueSky.

The field recordings were captured on an iPhone. The edited audio in the DAW is layered together with versions processed inside Ambient Engine.

In Ambient Engine, a single field recording sample is assigned random or specified playback ranges and triggered by seven sample players. Modulation is sent to the filter, Delay, and MicroLoop, and parameters are also adjusted in real time using the trackpad."

Ambient Electronica with Game Boy Advance and OP-1 field | Praise 2026-02-21 by atnr

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"Ambient electronica featuring gentle synth tones, electric piano, and Game Boy sounds.

Created with Game Boy Advance, ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, ‪@YamahaSynthsOfficial‬ CS01, and norns shield.

On the Game Boy Advance, sequences are programmed using Stepper. The sound runs through monotron DELAY, where delay is applied and the filter is manipulated in real time.

On the OP-1 field, a 32 bar synth harmony loop is played and processed through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ GENERATION LOSS MKII and LOST+FOUND.

On the CS-01, I use a slow attack patch with the waveform set to PWM, performing while adjusting PWM speed and modulation.

On the norns shield, electric piano phrases are recorded into graintopia, processed granularly, and played back.

All devices share the same tempo, but no sync cables are used."

Electronica with Novation Circuit & OP-1 field – Trace 2026-02-20 by atnr

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"Electronica created with ‪@NovationTV‬ Novation Circuit and ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field.

The Circuit is connected to a ‪@gfisys‬ Specular Tempus, while the OP-1 field runs through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ GENERATION LOSS MKII and LOST+FOUND.

On the Circuit, I’m playing loops of harmony, bell phrases, and rhythmic elements.

On the OP-1 field, I perform the synth parts live. The FAZOR effect is applied, then GENERATION LOSS adds tape texture, and LOST+FOUND provides reverb and delay."

Evolving Tape Texture & Looping Glockenspiel Ambient | Parallel Lines 2026-02-18 by atnr

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"A piece where looping glockenspiel phrases and evolving tape-loop sound textures gradually transform over time.

Created using ‪@NordKeyboards‬ Nord Lead, ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, and tape loops.

The Nord Lead is connected to ‪@strymon‬ blueSky for reverb. One channel sustains a continuous tone, while the other two channels perform abstract melodic lines.

On the OP-1 field, a glockenspiel phrase is looped using the ENDLESS sequencer, with the built-in delay and reverb applied.

The tape loop contains a recorded piano performance. The playback speed of the tape player is reduced to half-speed, then processed through ‪@ChaseBliss‬ LOST+FOUND for reverb and delay, with parameters actively manipulated to shape the texture."

Granular Chorus & Deep Reverb Piano Ambient | Trajectory 2026-02-17 by atnr

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"Ambient Engine (macOS)
https://store.atnr.net/downloads/ambi...

A piece built around piano, synth, and granular-processed chorus textures.

The piano is performed on the YAMAHA CP-88 with deep reverb applied.

On the volca fm2, a synth pad is played and processed with deep reverb through ‪@strymon‬ blueSky.

The chorus samples are imported into Ambient Engine and played back with randomized playback ranges. Modulation is applied to the filter, and additional variation is created using the built-in looper and delay effects."

Wave-Like Ambient Textures from West Hollywood Streets | Mythical City 2026-02-16 by atnr

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"Ambient Engine (macOS)
https://store.atnr.net/downloads/ambi...

An ambient session built from street sounds recorded in West Hollywood and a live performance on the ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10.

Street sounds captured on an iPhone in West Hollywood were imported into Ambient Engine. Using three sample players, the sounds are played back at random timings and ranges, creating wave-like textures. Over this evolving backdrop, a live Prophet-10 performance is layered.

The Prophet-10 is processed through ‪@strymon‬ blueSky with deep reverb applied."

Ambient Engine – Preset Demo: SineForest

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Ambient Engine was featured in this previous video by atnr.

"This sound is generated using a single preset [ SineForest ] in Ambient Engine.
No DAW, no performance, recorded in one take.

This preset uses sine wave samples at C3, C4, C5, and C7.

Ambient Engine
https://store.atnr.net/ambient-engine..."

"What you can do with Ambient Engine

Ambient Engine is designed not just for 'making songs' but as a 'device that continuously generates sound.'

Load samples
Adjust the playback range and density
Add fluctuations with modulation
Record in real time
Even without playing, the sound continues to change autonomously according to the parameter settings.

Import sounds recorded with your smartphone and instantly create your own ambient music."

Experimental Modular Footwork with TENORI-ON | Roar 2026-02-14 by atnr

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"An experimental footwork piece created with YAMAHA TENORI-ON and a modular synthesizer.

In the modular system, Plaits serves as the main oscillator, while MIDI triggers the Quad Function & Trigger Source. The sound is split into two paths: the direct output of Mutable Instruments Plaits and a version processed through a Clouds clone. These two signals are mixed in stereo. The final output is routed through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOST+FOUND, adding reverb and delay.

On the TENORI-ON, rhythm patterns are programmed in real time, with occasional delay applied via MOOD MKII."