Examples of sound design by DJ iDJa
DJ iDJa studied electronic music production and performance at Catalyst Institute in Berlin, and here he gained experienced with advanced sound design. Using everything from field recordings to pedals and effect-chains in Ableton, he was able to create immerse and interesting soundscapes. Suitable for art installations, listening experiences and media. Get in touch if you want to work with him.
Ambient piece
In this piece, the artist experimented with field recorings from Berlin and Sápmi. The recordings were processed digitally using Ableton Live, before a layer of synthesizers were added as a finishing touch.
Ambient piece base on nature sounds
The artist thinks field recordings could be a great starting point to sound design. Field recordings can help in creating interestic sonic pieces as it provides both authenticity, unpredictability and emotional resonance. Field recordings capture the raw sounds of nature and urban environments, adding depth and meaning to compositions. In this piece, the artist uses some of his recordings from Sápmi as a foundation.
Sampling of sámi handicrafts (duodji)
The artist likes to experiment with different sound sources and sampling techniques to create unic sonic textures. For example joik and duodji (sámi handicrafts), which this video demonstrates.
Using external gear
Using external gear is a great way to get tactile while producing music or other sonical pieces. In this video, DJ iDJa combines the «Playtronica» (which are triggering MIDI-notes in Ableton), with an external synthesizer (the Minilogue XD) and a drum maschine (Digitakt).
Using pedals to create immersive soundscapes
Using technology to explore sounds is at the very heart of DJ iDJas creative approach. As illustrated in these two videoes, where he is using different techniques. In common they have that sounds are emerging as a consequence of explorentation.
Using modular synthesis to create interesting sounds from scratch
Using technology to explore sounds is at the very heart of DJ iDJas creative approach. As illustrated in these two videoes, where he is using different techniques. In common they have that sounds are emerging as a consequence of explorentation.
Sampling sounds from nature to create a interesting and unique beat!
Using technology to explore sounds is at the very heart of DJ iDJas creative approach. As illustrated in these two videoes, where he is using different techniques. In common they have that sounds are emerging as a consequence of explorentation.
Making ambient music using rocks and pinecones in combination with effect racks in Ableton
Using technology to explore sounds is at the very heart of DJ iDJas creative approach. As illustrated in these two videoes, where he is using different techniques. In common they have that sounds are emerging as a consequence of explorentation.
Using nature sound recordings to create a soundpiece for a film
Using technology to explore sounds is at the very heart of DJ iDJas creative approach. As illustrated in these two videoes, where he is using different techniques. In common they have that sounds are emerging as a consequence of explorentation.