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Now Shodan

By jimmac on January 24, 2026 3:52 pm

I recall telling ilzxc around 2021/22 that I can't help myself adding a beat to an ambient track. So here it is, hell froze over, no beat! Thanks for pulling me back to music production mate, it's helping me with the overall burnout.

The track was built around playing LFOs and exploring FM synth after I finally managed to sell my Digitone. I feel like the M8 can do just as much, but from the comfort of my bed smile Headphones strongly suggested.

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That need to plug a beat into everything sounds very familiar. Nice job on breaking the habit!
Nice work with the soundscaping, feels like the soundtrack to a a deep space relaxation centre.
The growing bassline is awesome, FM basses on M8 are soo good heart

Good atmo thing.

Forgot I made a video:

Man oh man headphones are a good call! The midrange here is impeccable. Even before the vocal sample I sensed a certain Orbital-ism about it all, except I like this sound design more: bigger and more modern. Except for the vocals—no samples?

Man the second part in particular on the second listen is FUCKING ACE.

jimmac wrote:

Forgot I made a video:

This is really really nice one. Loved the flying thru the grove and then a long route to that one lonely tree — I expected you to circle it but ya did a flip instead. big_smile

We had a cold spell in Seattle but no snow. I miss it, but would prefer to experience it in a geographic locale actually ready for it.

Also, appreciate the shout out in the description — deeply appreciate getting new jimmac every week heart

ilzxc wrote:

Except for the vocals—no samples?

I thought I started with analog4, but had to go back and check and you're right. FM synth and macrosynth tripple triangle for the bass. Glad you like it. I wasn't sure if the Shodan voice sample should take the front seat, but decided for a Christopher Nolan mix smile

This is so good - could you change the license so I can I could put a beat to it? ;]

Love the video - I dont know what kind of snowboard you use but I wish I was that good!

noggin wrote:

This is so good - could you change the license so I can I could put a beat to it? ;]

Love the video - I dont know what kind of snowboard you use but I wish I was that good!

A wild noggin appears! Changed to CCBYSA. Poke me on discord so I can send the bundle your way!

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