In this second part of my series, I break down the technical workflow I used to create the AI-generated visuals for "Through the Mystic Green," focusing on the challenge of maintaining character and style consistency across shots when video models treat each clip as isolated. Rather than fighting against the AI's limitations, I embraced a "happy accidents" approach inspired by Bob Ross, letting the AI guide the creative process and working collaboratively with tools like Kling 2.1 to create unexpected but compelling visual storytelling moments.

In this video, I break down the music production process behind my AI-generated animated music video "Through the Mystic Green," demonstrating that working with AI isn't about typing a prompt and getting a finished product—it's a collaborative, iterative process that requires traditional remixing and editing skills. I'll walk you through my complete workflow using Suno for music generation, from initial creation to stem separation and final production in Ableton, showing how AI serves as a powerful productivity tool that enhances rather than replaces creative expertise.

An experimental AI-generated music video combining generative AI for both music and visuals. This is the complete music video referenced in my upcoming tutorial series where I break down the entire production process, showing how AI tools integrate with traditional music production workflows.

In this video, I'm counting down the 10 most influential immersive audio formats that have transformed how we experience sound in three dimensions, based on my personal experience in spatial audio production. From pioneering 1970s surround sound to today's cutting-edge object-based standards, I'll break down the technical innovations, practical applications for producers, and accessibility of each format that has shaped the immersive audio landscape.

In this follow-up video, I dive into viewer comments from my Nomono Sound Capsule review, addressing concerns about this $2,500 spatial audio podcast recording device that converts recordings to Dolby Atmos through cloud processing. While the technology is genuinely impressive—especially how it reconstructs speaker positions from audio alone—the device struggles to find its target market, sitting uncomfortably between average podcasters (too expensive) and professional users (not quite high-end enough).

"Endless Ascent" is a visual meditation on the human condition: forever climbing toward transcendence. In this piece, I used the new advanced stem separation features in Suno 4.5 for remixing and editing the final track. The visuals were created with Veo 3.

When SSL released their new immersive metering plugin, I realized it was the perfect opportunity to create something more valuable: a comprehensive countdown of the top 10 metering tools for spatial audio mixing, from basic surround to full Dolby Atmos productions. This completely subjective ranking covers everything from free open-source solutions to industry-standard references, focusing on the tools that provide the best visual feedback for making informed decisions in immersive audio.

In this episode, I sat down with Tom Ammermann, founder of New Audio Technology and two-time Grammy-nominated immersive audio engineer, to explore his journey from early surround mixing to developing the Spatial Audio Designer plugin suite used on projects like Kraftwerk's Grammy-nominated album. Tom shared invaluable insights on getting started with immersive audio, explaining how his tools enable seamless workflow from laptop creation to full dome installations, and why he believes mixing in 3D formats can actually be faster and more emotional than traditional stereo production.

In this video, I'm sharing my ethics statement for this channel, covering how I balance YouTube as a hobby with my full-time job as a university educator, my policies on sponsorships and reviews, and my ethical approach to using AI tools in content creation. I break down what you need to know about my transparency commitments and the best ways to support the channel if you choose to.

In this video, I explore Fiedler Audio's revolutionary new OBAM (Object Based Audio Module) standard — the first plugin format designed specifically for object-based audio that finally brings true mastering capabilities to Dolby Atmos production. I'll demonstrate how this technology works in practice using the updated Dolby Atmos Composer with OBAM-compatible plugins from Fiedler Audio and Toneboosters, showing why this could be the biggest leap forward in immersive audio production yet.

In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Schwabe, a twice Grammy-nominated audio engineer and founder of Schwabe Digital, who shares his journey from artist to acclaimed engineer, revealing that meaningful artist relationships and collaborative energy matter far more than technical gear, while also discussing his meticulously crafted Gold Clip and Orange Clip plugins that have become industry favorites on major pop records worldwide. Ryan offers fascinating perspectives on AI in music production (cautioning about "degrading the uniqueness" of creative work), his recent venture into Dolby Atmos, and closes with invaluable advice for aspiring engineers: true success comes from obsession with your craft and building genuine relationships with collaborators at your level, rather than constantly seeking connections with those above you.

Ethics Statement guiding my YouTube channel.

In this video, I count down my top 10 immersive audio effects plugins that will transform your Atmos and Spatial Audio mixes from flat to fully three-dimensional, showcasing tools that create genuinely convincing spatial effects with intuitive controls for professional workflows. From realistic room acoustics to revolutionary spatial workstations, I explore how these cutting-edge processors give you unprecedented control over dimension, movement, and space in your immersive productions, whether you're working in film, music, or game audio.

In this review, I examine the Nomono Sound Capsule, a portable spatial audio recording solution that combines a 360-degree ambisonics microphone with wireless lavalier microphones, offering podcasters and content creators an accessible way to record immersive Dolby Atmos audio. While testing the device with my PhD student Nicolas Losada, we found it excels in ease of use and spatial positioning accuracy, despite some limitations in monitoring capability and music recording quality, making it an attractive option for creators looking to enhance their productions with spatial audio without specialized technical knowledge.

In this video, I review a premium binaural rendering plugin specifically designed for Neumann headphones that transforms 7.1.4 surround audio into an exceptional listening experience with customizable interaural time differences to match your head size. While the plugin carries a $100 price tag on top of the already expensive headphones, its outstanding sound quality, seamless head tracking integration, and two-week free trial make it worth considering for current Neumann owners, though those seeking more affordable solutions should explore alternatives I've previously covered on my channel.

In this piece, I integrated multiple AI platforms, Suno 4.5 for the melancholic melody and lyrics, Leonardo.ai to bring the central female character to life, and Kling 2.0 for the visual storytelling, creating a music video that captures her movements at a time long lost. The project showcases how these complementary AI tools can seamlessly blend to create emotionally resonant digital content where visuals and music enhance the narrative of remembrance and longing.

In this video, I count down the 10 most interesting binaural panning plugins that will transform your headphone mixes from flat to immersive, covering options for every budget from completely free tools to professional-grade solutions. My selections create genuinely convincing 3D spatial effects over headphones using technologies like HRTF processing, psychoacoustic tricks, and motion sequencing, with each offering unique approaches to help you create more engaging and realistic audio experiences for your listeners.

In this video, I explore ARIA Studio by Altitude Audio, a revolutionary software that creates personalized audio profiles based on your hearing test results, compensating for specific hearing loss patterns to deliver a more balanced listening experience. What impressed me most was how accurately it corrects audio across both headphones and speakers, making it an invaluable tool for audio professionals with hearing loss while remaining accessible for anyone wanting to optimize their listening experience.

In this video, I'm counting down my top 10 underrated immersive audio plugins that deserve more recognition, from format-agnostic mixers and intuitive mobile panners to specialized Atmos compression and free hidden gems. These are the spatial audio tools that have genuinely improved my workflow and creative possibilities over years of production work, offering incredible capabilities despite flying under the radar of mainstream attention.

In this video, I show you how to solve one of the most frustrating problems in immersive audio production: multi-channel plugins that don't work properly with your DAW. Learn how to use Kushview Element as a wrapper plugin to fix channel recognition issues and properly route audio for Dolby Atmos and other 3D audio formats.