Category: Updates

Weekly and other updates about what I’m working on.

My Latest Acquisition: Hyperion Synth

Post author By Bruce
Post date March 24, 2021
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Today, I added a new tool to my toolbox. It’s the Hyperion multilayer synth, available from Tracktion. I will probably spend the rest of my life exploiting the capabilities of this amazing VST3 synth plugin, yet in 10 minutes I was able to produce a fantastic piece of dramatic ambient background music with it. Here’s a preview version of “On Pins and Needles.”

“On Pins and Needles (Dramatic Ambient Background Music)”

The bell tones, arpeggiated plucks and some of the pad tones are all produced by Hyperion. I also used a patch from my Alchemy plugin to create some additional atmospheric soundscape. I’ve already uploaded this to Pond5 and hope to be able to share the news soon when it’s available to license.

Tags ambient music, background music, Hyperion synth, Tracktion

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Elysium: My New Toy

I’m excited to share some info on my latest software purchase. It’s a synth from Wide Blue Sound called Elysium. This tool uses a “two layer” concept to allow you to create complex sounds with movement and rhythm. I got inspired and created a new track that’s in curation now at Pond5. I call the track “Starting Now.”

Tags Elysium, software synth, stock music

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New Single: Morning Walk In The Sunshine

Post author By Bruce
Post date September 22, 2020
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My newest single “Morning Walk In The Sunshine” is out now. It’s a nice jaunty little groove with some electronics, some percussion and a little improv going on.

Find it at Google Play/You Tube

Find it at Spotify

Find it at iTunes/Apple Music

Find it at Amazon Music

Find it on Deezer

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Extasis Drops July 10

My new release Extasis will be available to download/stream in most music outlets July 10. Stylistically speaking, the new album is a follow-up to Circadia, and goes further down the ambient/new age path.

Here’s a track list for the new album:

Lauds
Fragrance of a Future Sea
For Deloras
The Golden Hour
Extasis
Sleepless Dream
Tender Warrior
The Corner of Luna

I’m releasing Extasis through DistroKid, and you can follow it (and me) here.

Stock Music Updates

Corporate Podcast Intros At MotionElements

Post author By Bruce
Post date May 19, 2020
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For Asia-based podcasters looking for professional-sounding music for their podcasts, I’ve just added a set of my corporate podcast intros to my collection at MotionElements. These include Corporate Podcast Intros 1-6; each has its own short theme, loop and logo/bumper. You can find my ME artist page here.

I’ve also created collections of my corporate podcast intros, for those who want to use related music or who produce more than one podcast and would like a price break for buying multiple items. The price points range from US$59 to US$139 and the collections include one, two or three intros, loops and logo/bumpers. You can check them out at the links below.

Collection 1

Collection 2

Collection 3

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Update: March 31, 2020

I hope everyone is well. I’m currently sheltering in place as many of you are doing due to the new coronavirus. I’ve uploaded a few new things to my Pond5 portfolio. My latest is “Optimistic Future,” which is available in full :60, :30, :15. :06 bumper and loop versions,

Optimistic Future (Full Version)

You can find it and other goodies in my Pond5 portfolio. I’m hearing a lot of warm reassuring music in the background behind covid spots these days and am thinking about trying to produce some stock music items along those lines.

I’m also working on ambient tracks. Here’s a bit from something I put together that I call “Just Before Morning.”

Just Before Morning (Excerpt)

I may release something this spring. Haven’t decided yet. Until then, stay home. Be safe and well.

Updates

I’m Back!

I’ve been MIA for awhile. I had some medical issues and spent a month in the hospital, including Thanksgiving, but made it home for Christmas. There are definitely some changes. I’ve lost a lot of weight, primarily water. Also, I’ve been in rehab to try and regain some strength after suffering a stroke and being diagnosed with heart failure. With a change in diet and some exercise, though, I hope to still be around for quite a while.

I also got a new computer and am working on migrating my production tools over to it, so I hope soon to be creating new music. I’ll try to keep everyone updated here on timelines. I hope you’ve been in good health and that that continues for you,

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