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1) Tools I use (my current toolchain)

• DAW (primary): Ardour on Linux (Ubuntu) — main composition, recording, mixing and session work
• Plugins: x42, Calf Studio, and LSP (Linux Studio Plugins) for synths, effects and processing on Linux
• Audio utilities: ffmpeg (command‑line) for batch conversion, mastering automation, renders; FreeEd Media SuperTool (includes ardour_fixer, lyric_assistant, and viz_master) for project fixes and creative workflows
• Quick editing / audition: Audacity for small edits, quick exports and waveform inspection (local installs)
• Web tools: SUNO Studio (web‑based creative AI and mastering/production workflows)
• Field recording: small recorders and binaural setups for textural layers and patient‑centred audio captures
• Coding/editing: VS Code (Trae when using Windows), RStudio for any analytics, and lightweight gedit for quick edits.

2) Workflow (high level)

1. Define intention: relaxation, grounding, pain reduction, anxiety relief.
2. Create a short motif or sonic palette (3–5 minutes max for bedside use).
3. Use warm timbres, slow attack envelopes, sustained pads and gentle dynamic range.
4. Test with non-musician listeners for preference and comfort; iterate.

3) Reproducible snippet — WebAudio calming drone

Try a minimalist calming drone (generated in your browser). Use headphones for best effect.

// WebAudio calming drone — simplified
const ctx = new AudioContext();
const osc = ctx.createOscillator();
const gain = ctx.createGain();
osc.type = 'sine';
osc.frequency.value = 220; // A3
gain.gain.value = 0.0001;
osc.connect(gain).connect(ctx.destination);
osc.start();
// ramp to a gentle amplitude
gain.gain.linearRampToValueAtTime(0.02, ctx.currentTime + 4);
// experiment: add slow tremolo, stereo width, and warm reverb

4) Preparing tracks for digital delivery

• Export masters at 44.1 or 48 kHz / 24‑bit, create a -14 LUFS integrated master for streaming (or provide stems for mastering).
• Provide multiple edits: short (3–5 min), loopable segment, and a long mix for background contexts.
• Include metadata: filename conventions, Title — Intended Use, ISRC (if available), composer credits, and suggested tags (e.g., 'preoperative', 'relaxation').
• Package stems in clearly labeled folders (vocals, pads, percussion) and include a README.txt with licensing terms and recommended uses.
• Consider offering instrumental-only or vocal-light mixes to increase placement in clinical playlists and apps.

5) Ardour — Master bus & drum 'glue' workflow (Ubuntu)

My go‑to Ardour master‑bus chain when preparing WAV masters:

1. Fader
2. Calf Equalizer — 12 band (broad tonal shaping)
3. Calf Saturator — gentle harmonic warmth
4. Calf Compressor — quick transparent dynamics control
5. LSP Loudness Compensator (Stereo) — group loudness smoothing
6. VU Meter (Stereo) — visual level check
7. LoudMax (Stereo) — transparent limiter to control peaks
8. DR-14-Crest Loudness Range Meter (Stereo) — check dynamic range
9. EBU R128 Meter — final compliance and program loudness check

For drum bus 'glue' when multiple drum stems exist I use LSP Multiband Compressor (8-band) on the drum bus — gentle ratios and slower attack/release for cohesion without killing transients.

Notes: save an Ardour session version with stems routed to separate buses (drums, pads, vocals) to make stems exporting and master revision easier.

Downloads & checklist

• How I prepare tracks for clinical streaming (guide)
• Streaming checklist (downloadable)
• Sample stems pack (MadMooze demo ZIP)

Media SuperTool documentation

FreeEd4Med Media SuperTool v5.0.0

The complete toolkit for creating therapeutic music content, lyric videos, and visualizations.

• Read the User Manual (HTML)
• Download Script (Bash)
• Linux Installer | Mac Installer | Windows Installer

Healing playlists & streaming strategy

We are syndicating every song into mirrored Spotify + YouTube playlists across the five healing categories (Calm & Grounding, Breath-Centered Relaxation, Movement & Pain Modulation, Cognitive Activation for ADHD, Sensory Safety for ASD). Hospitals, schools, and caregivers can deploy these playlists instantly, while repeated plays generate nonprofit-friendly streaming revenue.

• Playlist Strategy Hub — placeholder links for each category, publishing cadence, and social cross-post plan.
• Embed playlists in waiting rooms, LMS portals, and telehealth environments via QR codes or direct links.
• Short-form content (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, X clips, Facebook Reels) now reuses the same stems to funnel audiences back to the playlists and increase monetized streams.