Atelier may not have an extensive collection of tracks in its Audiotool portfolio, at least not visibly, but the ones it does have are nothing short of extraordinary. From hard-hitting, wall-of-sound indie guitar tracks to heartbreakingly raw, experimental synth soundscapes, Atelier unfailingly creates a distinct atmosphere with every single piece. Two immediate connections to the film industry come to mind: Terrence Malick, who has directed only ten films in 50 years—all of them masterpieces. And secondly, every A24 director would undoubtedly be clamoring for this playlist to feature in their next film.

Interview

About: Jack AKA atelier

Hey, guys! My name is Jack, I'm 19 years old from a small town just outside Fort Worth, Texas. I’ve been making music on Audiotool for nearly five years and around the same time I picked up guitar and drums. I’m currently serving in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper, stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Outside the uniform, I’m all about cityscapes, tattoos, and listening to way too much Jane Remover.

Describe the style of music you produce

I produce a blend of alternative rock with grungy, melancholic textures and emotionally heavy undertones. My sound leans into layered, intricate soundscapes; often combining ambient elements with soft dynamics, modular synth experimentation, and raw guitar work. It's a balance between aggression and atmosphere, where every sound has space to breathe but still hits hard when it needs to.

What is your musical background and when did you start making music?

I started making music nearly five years ago on Audiotool after stumbling upon it at school while looking for free music softwares (under my old name, obelus), just to mess around and learn the basics on my own. Around that same time, I picked up guitar and drums, which gave me a deeper connection to songwriting and sound. I’ve been self-taught from the beginning, always experimenting and trying to find my voice through different instruments and production styles. Over time, it became more than just a hobby and it ended up turning into a way to express myself fully like I never had been able to before.

What is your favorite Audiotool device and why?

The Pulverisateur is easily my favorite Audiotool device. It’s got this raw, analog-style character that fits perfectly with the heavier, grungier side of my sound. I use it a lot for thick basses and weird, textured synth layers and it just brings this grit that makes a track feel alive. It’s simple to shape, but powerful enough to sit front and center or blend into a dense mix. The Quasar is also one of my favorite devices ever, the best reverb pedal I've ever used to be honest.

What is your favourite trick in AT/What technique do you always use?

One go-to trick I use in Audiotool is layering multiple synths and guitars with subtle detuning and panning to create a wide, immersive sound. It helps add depth without overcrowding the mix, making everything feel spacious yet intense. I also rely on creative use of delay and reverb to blur the lines between instruments and give the tracks an atmospheric edge.

Have you ever had a writer's block? If so, how did you deal with it and what do you recommend to your colleagues

Writer’s block? Time to doomscroll for three days. It's honestly not a terrible way to cure it, you may end up finding a really cool idea or sample that might offer some aid in a song you're stuck on or trying to create. My advice? Don’t stress about it. Sometimes you just need to let your brain take a nap and come back ready to kill it.

What has helped you the most on Audiotool to improve and widen your musical horizon?

What’s helped me the most on Audiotool is diving into other people’s projects and breaking down how they build their tracks. Seeing different approaches, from sound design to arrangement, really opens the eyes and pushes you to experiment beyond your usual style. Also, the community feedback has been huge. Getting honest opinions and ideas keeps me evolving. Audiotool is like this endless playground where you can constantly learn and reinvent your sound.

What do you like most about Audiotool? Is there anything you would like to suggest?

What I like most about Audiotool is how accessible and powerful it is. The ability to jump right into a fully featured studio from my browser is pretty amazing. The modular setup and variety of devices let me really shape my sound exactly how I want and the community vibe makes it easy to find inspiration and collaborate.

If I had to suggest something, it'd probably be a way to shift the key of a song, or individual tracks, entirely without having to change the tempo or anything. A pitch shifter pedal, similar to that of a Digitech Whammy, would be super sick too.

Your message to the community:

Make something unforgettable.

Social/Music Links

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sounds.of.atelier?si=dYJGxO7T7-KE_cSf

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obelu.s/

Bandcamp: https://soundsofatelier.bandcamp.com/

Edition Audiotool: atelier

Track #1:

they love me by :_archive

This track resonates with me because of its haunting simplicity and emotional depth. The way it balances peacefulness with an underlying tension mirrors moments in my own life when calm hides something more complex beneath the surface. It’s a track that feels both personal and universal.

[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/x7umb1jq3bd/]]

Track #2:

Chop (audiotool mix) by Carrion Haven

What stands out to me in this track is the way Sid layers distorted guitars and gritty synths to create a dense, textured soundscape. The production balances raw aggression with clarity, letting each element punch through without losing the overall chaos. It’s inspiring to hear how the mix blends heavy, distorted tones with precise control, showing that even aggressive music can be crafted in Audiotool with care and detail. That balance really speaks to me as a producer trying to find power in nuance.

[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/ea2wmm8mwuhu/]]

Track #3:

yōsei by etterath

I still don't know how etterath crafts such an intricate blend of ambient textures and delicate melodic layers so well. I remember hearing the snippet for this track on the AT Discord server some years ago and being so pumped to hear the final result. The production is detailed and immersive, with soft synths weaving seamlessly alongside subtle percussion and airy guitar lines. The mix feels spacious yet intimate, creating a dream(weaver)-like atmosphere that pulls you in.

[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/an5k1uqmr/]]

Track #4:

counterpart by nico

I love this track so much because of how clean and intentional the production feels. Nico builds this intricate atmosphere using crisp percussion, smooth synth work, and carefully layered textures that evolve without ever feeling cluttered. It's such a consistently pretty soundscape throughout.

[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/g7kwswmzdooz/]]

Track #5:

▶Boots! by laeven✟

What stands out to me in this track is how lucysonny bends structure and sound without ever losing momentum. The track is noisy, unpredictable, and full of personality; distorted percussion, clipped vocals, and sudden shifts that feel totally natural. The production feels alive, like it’s glitching out on purpose. It reminds me that not everything has to be polished to be powerful and sometimes the rough edges are the point. It’s a great example of controlled chaos done right.

[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/27mq9crzo/]]

Track #6:

sinking feeling by atelier

When I made sinking feeling I was in a really reflective place, mentally kind of quiet but heavy. I wanted the track to feel like that: not dramatic just… sinking, you know? I used a lot of reverb-drenched synth layers, detuned slightly to make everything feel a bit off-center, like your head’s underwater. There’s not much percussion, and that was intentional. I wanted the space between sounds to feel just as important as the sounds themselves. It’s probably one of my most honest pieces and I'm glad it was received as well as it was.

[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/74o8qx2a1hpy/]]

Full Album

Edition Audiotool: atelier

• a-records

17

about 4 months ago

1		they love me :_archive	:_archive	800
2		Chop (audiotool mix) Carrion Haven	Carrion Haven	2817
3		yōsei etterath	etterath	3783
4		counterpart nico	nico	1173
5		▶Boots! laeven✟	laeven✟	568
6		sinking feeling atelier	atelier	1344