Ryan Lott: In Sample Design, Less Is More (Video)
In this new video lesson from Ryan Lott’s course, he explains and exemplifies how to build complex samples from simple, captured sonic ideas.
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10 Films and TV Shows With Distinctive Sonic Worlds
These days, scoring for film and TV is as much about the sound palette a composer uses as it is about the music itself. Here are 10 examples.
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A Brief Introduction to Samplers
In this lesson from Ryan’s course, he introduces us to his preferred software, Kontakt, and walks us through some other sampling options.
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Ryan Lott: Discovering Hidden Sounds in Prepared Piano (Video)
In this course lesson video Ryan Lott takes us deep into his process to show how he balances chance and control in working with source audio.
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What Are Your Favorite Songs That Defy Expectations?
In Ep. 48 of Soundfly’s podcast, Carter and Mahea are joined by composer Ryan Lott (of Son Lux) to discuss songs that do “the unexpected.”
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Son Lux’s “Live Another Life” — Breaking Down the Design of a Unique Sound (Video)
In this new video from Ryan’s course, we watch along as he breaks down the unique custom instrument design behind one of Son Lux’s hit songs.
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Ryan Lott: The Creative Potential of Sound (Video)
In this video from Ryan’s course, he shares his history and thoughts on starting with a “sound” to open up new possibilities for songwriting.
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Out Now: A New Course With Ryan Lott (of Son Lux) on Designing Custom Instruments
Soundfly’s foundation-shattering new online course with Ryan Lott (of Son Lux), Designing Sample-Based Instruments, is out NOW. Check it out!
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3 Things Son Lux Does to Make Their Songs So Unique
We take apart Son Lux’s incredibly unique sound, and breakdown three main tools of expression composer Ryan Lott uses to achieve it.
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10 Exciting Artists Exploring New, Innovative Avenues in Songwriting
Here’s our list of 10 young, contemporary artists on the fringes of the pop world, that have developed a sound like nothing we’ve ever heard!
