In this edit, I added a time-reversal effect using some new techniques I recently learned. I structured the piece to shift from a story that feels heavy and oppressive to one where beams of sunlight seem to shine through the music. Then, using the reverse-time effect, I tried to pull the listener back to reality — almost like a musical time machine.
The emotional flow is kind of like a roller coaster, with highs and lows that guide the listener through different moods.
For the final mix, I used normalize and compressor to adjust the overall music dynamics. As for the time-reversal section, I applied reverse, mastering, reverb, speed, and pitch adjustments, and layered in a clock-ticking sound to strengthen the feeling of time travel or moving backward in time.
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Semester and year created: Fall 2025
Software Used: Adobe Audition 2025
Published October 6, 2025
Categorized as Audio, weekly blog post
Nice work, this is sounding great. The reversed music effect is a nice touch. Everything is mixed together well, the overall sound is very balanced.