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Getting Started with Eclipsa Audio (IAMF) in Reaper

In this tutorial, I walk you through the complete workflow of setting up Eclipsa Audio plugins in Reaper to create immersive audio in the IAMF format, covering everything from configuring the renderer and creating audio elements to routing tracks using both built-in and third-party Ambisonics panners. I'll demonstrate the practical process using a four-track session, showing how to work with YouTube's Base profile to create a 16-channel third-order Ambisonics environment with an additional stereo element, and finally export your project as an IAMF file ready for upload.

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How I Made an AI Music Video, Part 2: Video Generation

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.

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How I Made an AI Music Video, Part 1: Music Generation and Remixing Workflow

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.

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