Brandon Reed, creator of the 12 Hour Sound Machine (No Loops or Fades!) Podcast, discusses the technical aspects of producing 12 hours of non-looping audio and the emotional impact of ambient sounds. They also explore the different types of noise and the use of sound machines in healthcare settings. Popular episodes include white noise, brown noise, and unusual ones like the sound of a microwave and popcorn. The podcast has been downloaded over 95 million times.
Ambient sound can have a profound impact on emotions, memories, and mental states.
Having a defined taste and staying true to it is crucial for success in sound and music production.
Deep dives
Drift synthesizer in Ableton Live 11.3 captures analog warmth
The podcast episode explores the introduction of a new synthesizer in Ableton Live 11.3 called Drift. Drift is designed to be expressive and capture the warmth and inconsistencies of real analog hardware synthesizers. The host, who has experience in sound design, speaks highly of Drift and has created presets for it. The presets are available for free on the host's website, but a full collection of 50 presets is exclusively available to members of their music production club.
The success and purpose of the 12-Hour Sound Machine podcast
The podcast episode features an interview with Brandon Reed, the host and creator of the 12-Hour Sound Machines podcast. The podcast offers 12-hour episodes of ambient soundscapes that help people relax, sleep, and meditate. Brandon shares his story of creating the podcast out of his personal need for sleep-inducing sounds for his newborn baby. The podcast has gained substantial popularity, reaching millions of downloads and attracting a devoted community. Brandon also discusses potential future plans for expanding the podcast's offerings to include sounds from around the world.
The power of ambient sound and its emotional impact
The episode delves into the significance of ambient sound in creating emotional connections and enhancing experiences. It highlights how specific sounds, such as ambient noise, can have a profound impact on people's emotions, memories, and mental states. The host and guest discuss the application of ambient sound in various contexts, including music production, health practices, and gaming environments. They emphasize the importance of understanding the power of sound and utilizing it creatively to engage listeners and evoke specific moods or settings.
The connection between sound, taste, and personal preferences
The conversation explores the role of personal taste and preferences in creating and selecting sounds. They discuss how having a defined taste and staying true to it contributes to the success of projects involving sound and music production. The guest shares insights from his experience of creating and curating ambient sounds, emphasizing the significance of aligning personal taste with what resonates with the audience. The conversation touches on the parallels between taste in sound and taste in music production, highlighting the importance of authenticity and personal expression in creating impactful and meaningful content.
Brandon Reed is the creator of the 12 Hour Sound Machine (No Loops or Fades!) Podcast. The show provides listeners with 12 hours of soothing sound to help people relax and sleep. Episodes feature 12 hour stretches of white, pink, and brown noise, as well as environmental sounds like babbling brooks and forests at night, and even more unusual sounds like popcorn popping and diesel engines. To date the show has been downloaded over 95 million times.
Brandon spoke about some of the technical aspects of how he produces 12 hours of non-looping audio, as well as the differences (with sound examples) between types of noise. We also discussed the emotional impact noise and ambient sounds have on us and how we can use noise to enhance the mood of our music.