Ambient Engine is macOS software that lets you import your own samples and generate evolving ambient textures through slicing, random playback, and modulation.
No need to launch a DAW. This app handles everything from recording to exporting.
Preset Demo
What you can do with Ambient Engine
Ambient Engine is designed not just for “making songs” but as a “device that continuously generates sound.”
- Load samples
- Adjust the playback range and density
- Add fluctuations with modulation
- Record in real time
Even without playing, the sound continues to change autonomously according to the parameter settings.
Import sounds recorded with your smartphone and instantly create your own ambient music.
Main uses
Ambient Engine is designed for the following uses:
- 🎬 BGM for video works, YouTube, and movies
- 🎮 Games and interactive works
- 🧘 Meditation music, spatial演出, and exhibitions
- 🎛 Generator for live performances
- 🎵 Sound texture production for music production
It can also be used for commercial projects.
Simple workflow
- Load samples into each voice
- Set the playback range
- Adjust Density / Pitch / Random settings
- Add Modulation or MicroLoop
- Press the Rec button if you want to record
You’ll have your own ambient music, soundscapes, and sound textures.
For detailed instructions, please see the How to Use page.
Feature Overview
Multi-voice sample engine
- Simultaneous playback with up to 7 voices
- Slice range setting
- Timer control of playback position, density, and pronunciation timing
- Import of WAV / AIFF / MP3 / M4A
Randomize
- Playback range
- Sample selection
- Pan
- Pitch
Modulation (4 units)
- Modulate Density / Pitch / Filter / Effect, etc.
- Individually set waveform, frequency, and depth
Effects: MicroLoop / Delay / Reverb
- Granular texture by short-time loop
- Built-in delay/reverb
- Master volume/spectrum display
Built-in recording
- Routing to DAW is also possible with virtual audio devices such as Blackhole
- Real-time recording
- Supports WAV / AIFF (bit rate: 16bit sampling rate: rate supported by the audio interface) / M4A (192Kbps) export
- No DAW required
Other
- UI theme switching/hiding operation panel
Presets
Ambient Engine comes with over 500 MB of high-quality, ready-to-use presets.
20 presets are included
- Minimal guitar loops
- Cyberpunk sound textures
- Drones
- Glockenspiel sounds
- Sound collage of noises
- Soundscapes
- Electric piano
- Random beats from data noise
- Experimental beats
etc… All user samples can be replaced.Listen here.
About commercial use
Sounds generated with Ambient Engine are royalty-free and can be used commercially.
✅ What you can do
- Selling and distributing music works
- Use in video works, YouTube, and games
- Client work, exhibitions, and installations
No credit is required.
You are free to sell your work.
❌ Prohibited items
- Redistribution or resale of presets and samples
- Sales as a sample library
- Production of competing tools and sound collections
Resale of this tool itself is prohibited.
System Requirements
- Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 14 or higher (Intel Mac is not supported)
- Display with a resolution of 1580 x 980 pixels or higher (use an external display with M1 MacBook / M1 MacBookAir)
- Apple Silicon native support
- Audio device/sample rate selectable
Price
Regular price $99 → $89 (limited-time launch price)
✅ Full-featured version
✅ Includes all updates from Version 1.x
✅ Commercial use allowed
✅ One-time purchase (no subscription)
Refund policy
Due to the nature of this product as a downloadable product, returns and refunds are not possible after purchase.
Before purchasing, be sure to check the operating environment, video demo and sound samples, and frequently asked questions. The Ambient Engine usage manual is here.
Disclaimer
This software is provided as is.
The developer is not responsible for any damages (loss of data, equipment failure, business interruption, or other direct or indirect damages) caused by the use or inability to use this software.
Lastly
Ambient Engine is a new instrument software that allows music to continue to be born even without playing or opening a DAW.