Sound Design Blueprint​

Visual templates for Arturia Minibrute 2 and webAR expriment.

 

Sound Design Blueprint for Arturia Minibrute 2” is an experiment.

Ready-made templates designed to accelerate your sound design journey. Feel free to use them as a starting point for your own creative process. Click on the images to view them in fullscreen, and don’t miss the short preview videos..

If you’re feeling adventurous, why not try the augmented reality feature? I saw this as an opportunity to venture beyond native app augmented reality development and explore WebAR.

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Freaks like me

Drawing inspiration from the deep, rolling bassline of Sugababes’ “Freak Like Me,” this sound enables you to capture its gritty, electro-fueled energy.

“Freak Like Me,” released in 2002, was a defining moment for the Sugababes, blending their smooth vocal harmonies with a raw, industrial-tinged production. The track itself was built upon a rework of Adina Howard’s 1995 R&B hit of the same name but fused with the menacing electro bassline from Gary Numan’s “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?”—creating a genre-blurring anthem that resonated across pop, dance, and underground electronic music scenes.

Refine each parameter in real time on your Minibrute 2, or save a screenshot for later—either way, you’ll be crafting bold, immersive tones in no time.

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Sunglasses at night

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Drawing inspiration from Tiga’s reinterpretation of “Sunglasses at Night,” this sound enables you to replicate its hypnotic character.

Tiga, a Canadian DJ and electronic music producer, is known for his sleek, club-ready productions that fuse elements of electroclash and techno. His version of “Sunglasses at Night,” a rework of Corey Hart’s 1984 classic, blends brooding synth textures, pulsating basslines, and a dark, driving rhythm that has made it a staple in underground dance scenes.

Refine each parameter in real time on your Minibrute 2, or save a screenshot for later—either way, you’ll be creating evocative, immersive tones in no time

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Age of love

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Drawing inspiration from the rave anthem “Age of Love,” this sound enables you to capture its hypnotic and euphoric energy.

“Age of Love,” originally released in 1990 by the duo of the same name on the legendary Diki Records, is widely regarded as one of the pioneering tracks of trance music. Its iconic arpeggiated synth lines, ethereal pads, and pulsating beat laid the groundwork for the evolution of electronic dance music. The track’s timeless structure and progressive build-up continue to resonate in clubs and festivals, solidifying its place in rave history and shaping the sound of future trance anthems.

Refine each parameter in real time on your Minibrute 2, or save a screenshot for later—either way, you’ll be crafting deep, immersive tones that channel the spirit of classic rave culture.

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Push it Good

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Inspired by the well-known synth bass and lead sound in “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa, this guide walks you through the core elements of the sound, allowing you to recreate its essence while adding your own unique touch.

The music producer behind “Push It” was Hurby “LoveBug” Azor. He was the group’s primary producer playing a major role in shaping their sound. Salt-N-Pepa, one of the pioneering female rap groups of the late 80s and 90s, brought hip-hop into the mainstream. “Push It,” released in 1987, became an iconic track, featuring an instantly recognizable synth riff and built around a sample from “Keep on Pushin’” by Coal Kitchen.

 

Dial in and fine-tune every parameter directly on your Minibrute 2 or capture a screenshot for future reference—either way, you’ll be shaping immersive tones in no time.

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My Situation

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Drawing inspiration from the classic 80s track “Situation” by Yazoo, this guide breaks down the fundamental elements of the sound, empowering you to replicate its character while personalizing it to your taste.

Yazoo, a British synth-pop duo consisting of Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet, was known for their innovative use of synthesizers and powerful vocal performances. “Situation,” released in 1982, became a defining track of the era with its infectious synth riff and pulsating bassline, making it a staple of electronic dance music.

Refine each parameter in real time on your Minibrute 2, or save a screenshot for later—either way, you’ll be creating evocative, immersive tones in no time.

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Bad Guy Bass

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Drawing inspiration from Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy,” this sound enables you to replicate its deep, pulsating minimalism.

Billie Eilish, an American singer and songwriter known for her haunting vocals and genre-defying production, made waves with “Bad Guy,” the breakout hit from her 2019 album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?. The track’s stripped-down yet powerful bassline, syncopated rhythms, and unconventional vocal layering create a dark yet playful atmosphere, making it a defining moment in modern pop production.

Refine each parameter in real time on your Minibrute 2, or save a screenshot for later—either way, you’ll be crafting bold, immersive tones in no time.