My Sound Map
After 8 years of recording and 5 years as a nomad traveling in many parts of the world,I finally set up my own sound map.I tried to make the best selection of the sounds I wanted to be representative of Read More …
While in Africa I became obsessed with hippos!
Last year during a few months of a cross-country road trip, I went hunting for wild sounds in Africa. I got immersed in new cultures, met wonderful people, and encountered incredible creatures and Nature. For a long time, I have Read More …
DIY Tactics for Recording Wild Animals On-The-Go at 386KHz (Sounds included)
During the last 6 years, I have been ‘trying’ to record animal sounds. I say ‘trying’ because I got so many obstacles and issues in doing so, this ain’t easy! And in the last 2 years, I particularly intensified my Read More …
The Ultra-Portable Custom Sound Rig I used (before Zoom F3 existed)
In the wake of the launch of the new Zoom F3 in the market lately (which is definitely answering my needs), I want to present the temporary solution I used up until now for ultra-light professional field recording setup.It is Read More …
The Underground World of Gua Tempurung Cave
Listen to this blog audio translation: From 2020 to 2021, I have been lucky enough to stay 400 days in Malaysia. Last year at this same period I was staying in Kampar, near Ipoh in the region of Perak. Despite Read More …
Recording Trip to the World’s Oldest Rainforest!
After 13 Months roaming around the Malaysia peninsula (due to the pandemic I kept staying in only one country) I finally managed to make it to the Belum-Temenggor area. This place holds one of the oldest rainforests on Earth (locals Read More …
Update with New Twist Ties (video)
I received new twist ties (called gear Tie), they are meant to replace the old ones I have used. I took this opportunity to shoot a quick video and show the new twist ties in action in the field.
My new Journal: Daily Entries
Here is my journal, I write a prompt entry per day. In the morning, a brief summary of my day before, and what I will do the same day. This helps me keep track of my journey
Unique Markets of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, second city of Thailand, is known to be very creative and has many artists and designers living here.Chiang Mai is a mythical city, with hundreds of temples, it was once the capital of the Lanna Kingdom! I already Read More …
Exploring the Caucasian country: Georgia!
In September 2018, for 1 month long I navigated across the unbelievable country of Georgia. Despite the 2 conflicted zones with Russia on the North side: Abkhazia and South Ossetia, this country is surprisingly friendly and peaceful. The geographical features Read More …
What I Packed for 13 months Field Recording? (backpack gear | multi-country travel) Video
So I published a new video, and at the same time I created a new Youtube channel dedicated to SoundXplorer! During these first 13 months (from March 2018 to May 2019), I traveled as nomad solo while recording sounds as Read More …
Comparing Handheld Recorders & External Microphones
A few months ago, while having a break in Montreal, I re-questioned my recording setup. In my quest for minimalism, I decided to find the lightest possible configuration that would allow me to travel more easily, further away; but of Read More …
Sailing Boat Sound Expedition
During my trip on the American Atlantic coast, I had the chance to jump on a sailboat and record the sounds. This was a mesmerizing expedition, fresh air guaranteed! An enchanting boat and its captain I don’t know how much Read More …
The Sacred Waves of a Mayan Healing Ceremony
Welcome back to my blog! You guessed right! It’s time for another story of my adventurous tour around the world. Today I will be talking about my experience when I visited the Yucatan Peninsula. I stayed 2 months amidst jungle, Read More …
Interviewed by Paul Virostek: Field Recording Gear and Travel
New interview: I am Glad to have shared my thoughts about gear and travels with Paul Virostek on his blog: Creative Field Recording. It was a great interview article I really enjoyed participating. Thank you Paul for your questions.
The Ambience of Switzerland
Switzerland– More than just a country Welcome back! Today I will be talking about the country with the world’s most famous inventions. I will be talking about my experience in Switzerland. After my rendezvous in Iceland in March 2018, I Read More …
The Sound of Battle
As a traveler and a sound recordist, I have to say this is one of my favorite adventures. After my bicycle trip from Budapest, passing by Bratislava and Vienna, I stayed in Brno, Czechia (also known as the Czech Republic). Read More …
Sounds of Old Rusty Gym Machines
For quite some time I have wondered how gym equipment sound. I have always wanted to record the squeaks, squeals, and screeches of gym equipment, finally, I had my chance to in this rendezvous I am about to talk about. Read More …
The Noise of San Francisco
San Francisco—More than just a City Hey there! Welcome back. Good afternoon, Good evening, Good any-time you are reading this. Haha. Today I will be talking about my “ambience” experience in one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Read More …
The Ambience of Geothermal Energy
One of my remarkable “around the world” adventures was my Iceland trip. Iceland is a country known for its largest glaciers and the most active volcanoes in the world. Iceland is usually often called “The Land of Fire and Ice” Read More …
Camel Growl Vocalizations
I have always wanted to see how North Africa is like. All my life, I have fantasized about how great Morocco cuisines taste, and as a sound recordist, I have wondered how their camels sound. Of course, you can get Read More …
Sound of Bells Around The World
Welcome back to my blog. Today’s discussion is about the bells from around the world. I know you’re thinking how I managed to travel to 100 countries and record bells from each country, well that’s not exactly the case. I Read More …
Ambience of Buenos Aires
It is being said that Spanish is the language of Love and the gods. I decided not to end 2019 without knowing how to speak/write a few words and sentences in Spanish. So at the beginning of 2019, I embark Read More …
Listening through the world of a sea shell!
Throughout my latest road trip, about 5 weeks long around North-East America, I did take with me a conch (sea shell) which I brought from Peru.I experimented and recorded from inside the shell in various settings as the busy city Read More …
Epic Road Trip – 5 weeks North-East America
Well, I left Montreal August 2019, rent a car, took all my stuff, and jump into a new adventure. This one lead me to many interesting places throughout the Eastern part of my country Canada, but also few places in Read More …
1 Year Nomad, Field Recording through 25 Countries: my Top 18 Challenges
More than 13 months ago, I jumped into a new life: I left my comfortable apartment in Montreal, get rid of most of my stuff and took the road. And, I began my journey as a perpetual solo traveler, with Read More …
El Fin del Mundo! (the end of the world)
I finally made it. Up the the ‘end of the world’ (before Antartica). I made some deep listening & recording in the Park National Tierra Del Fuego. I found Trees Talking, Wind Singing, & Water Chattering!
The Bells Museum & Cowbells Museum | Trip
What a nice field trip I had, recording the bell museum. I contacted the place few months ago and accepted to open the space just for the recording! The museum is situated exactly on the location of a previous bell Read More …
Many Bells & Gongs in Thailand
I’ve been lucky enough to record many bells in Thailand last month! including Thai gongs, tuned small bells, and singing bowls! Going crazy with bells, I am now willing to record as many bells as the world has to offer!! Read More …
How My Stealth Setup has Evolved
I recently made some significant change in my stealth setup in order to have it more practical, and easy to carry. My history with stealth recording setup In the past years, I have been using Rode NT5, then I switched Read More …
Rivers & Waterfalls around the world
Many countries For the past 10 months, I have been travelling through 20 countries, and I have recorded many rivers (and waterfalls) along the way. Particularly in Switzerland (Alps), in Spain (Pyrenees), in Georgia, and Iceland. I decided to pull Read More …
Some news from another land!
Too busy to blog post Hi everyone! It’s been awhile since I wrote my latest blog post. I was busy and did not have time to update the blog. I did travel to many places, and recorded great sound, I Read More …
World’s largest palm grove!
Recording ambiences & specifics in the world’s largest palm grove, along the Draa valey! Superbe Unfortunately, the Draa river, that is supposed to pass by the valley, is dry! No water around! This is due to the dam located upstream at Read More …
Montreal 365 ambiences free download | gratuit
Hi, I am so proud to present my newest sound library collection: Montreal 365! It represents a work that spans over 5 years of recording! I am happy to make available for free all the 365 ambiences in a low resolution Read More …
the Sahara – Witnessing Quietude!
It is remarkable to not hear any sound, and this is what I experienced in the desert! The sand absorbs any reverberation and any sound is dampened. It was not all quiet though! At times I could hear distant motorbikes. Read More …
The road to the desert!
With Momo and Hamid, towards the Sahara! What a journey! Artbits (by Articulated) · Morocco I
Planning a trip
Me as a nomad Touareg planning a trip to the desert! Artbits (by Articulated) · Morocco I
Recording soundscapes from Ouarzazate Rooftops!
Artbits (by Articulated) · Morocco I