Mood Discontent, Ashamed
InstrumentField recording
Filter Bandpass
ModulationSweep
Texture Granular
Space Dry — no reverb or delay
Chords Fast
Sequence 5
Groove Off-grid — quantize to 70%
Mood Complacent, Mischievous
InstrumentFM synth
Filter Sounds
ModulationAudio
Texture Minimal — one sound only
Space Short tight room
Chords None
Sequence 8
Groove Off-grid — quantize to 70%
Mood Ashamed, Alone
InstrumentA phone call or voicemail
Filter Lowpass
ModulationSlow lfo
Texture Heavily layered
Space One long tail only
Chords Smooth
Sequence 4
Groove Straight — no swing
Mood Mischievous, Cranky
InstrumentWavetable synth
Filter Sounds
ModulationStepped
Texture Glitchy
Space Infinite reverb
Chords None
Sequence 4
Groove Hi-hat carries groove, kick is minimal
Mood Touched, Frustrated
InstrumentField recording
Filter Sounds
ModulationAudio
Texture Evolving slowly
Space Slapback
Chords Mid
Sequence 4
Groove All percussion from one source