Organic House Environment by 36db

Overview & Inspiration

Organic House is about texture, atmosphere, and the delicate balance between natural and electronic elements. It’s a genre that breathes—where earthy percussion meets warm synths, and subtle melodies unfold over hypnotic grooves.

This Environment unravels the complex subtleties of Organic House and shines a light on the sounds and production techniques used by the leading producers. Created with expertly crafted, fully functioning instruments, Drum Racks, FX chains, channel strips, and MIDI using only Ableton Live native plug-ins, the 36db modular approach lets you work entirely within the Environment or extract any element individually. Simply drag and drop the tools you want into your session.

If you’re inspired by the downtempo elegance of Lee Burridge, the dreamlike textures of All Day I Dream, the organic sophistication of Bonobo, or the rhythmic depth of Bedouin, Monkey Safari, Lost Desert, Mono Electric Orchestra, Fulltone, Sebastian Leger, and Tim Green, this Environment delivers the foundation you need.

Features & Highlights

Four Live Sets for Complete Flexibility – A full production Environment, individual drum channels for granular control, a drum patterns library, and a dedicated Mallets Group set. This expanded structure gives you multiple entry points for learning and creating.

Earthy Drum Design – A custom Drum Rack featuring 16 carefully selected samples that capture the organic, textured percussion essential to the genre. The dedicated drum channel strip ensures your rhythms sit perfectly in the mix.

Extensive Musical Foundation – 49 MIDI clips spanning drums and melodic content. Learn how to compose memorable melodies using polyrhythms, and see how to process drums so they groove with warmth and presence.

Rich Sound Palette – Five instrument sounds and two bass sounds designed for the genre’s signature warmth and depth. Each rack is built to deliver those lush, atmospheric textures that define Organic House.

Vocal and Textural Elements – Seven vocal samples and two EFX samples provide human warmth and sonic atmosphere. These elements add the emotional depth that separates organic productions from purely electronic ones.

Professional FX Processing – Four uniquely designed FX chains, five return channel processors, and a custom master channel strip. Learn how to manipulate synth sounds using a clever blend of FX, compression, and saturation to achieve that polished, professional sound.

Built-In Learning System – Open the info tab in any Instrument Rack to reveal insights and tips. Color-coded tutorials explain what each macro achieves. Flip through presets to discover new textures, or hit the randomize button for instant creative inspiration.

How to Use

This Environment transforms the way you make music by showing you production techniques used by the pros. Load the full Environment to see how an Organic House track breathes and evolves—from polyrhythmic foundations to textured atmospheres to final mixdown.

Want to focus on percussion? The Individual Drum Channels set lets you study how each element is processed and layered. Looking for rhythmic inspiration? The Drum Patterns set provides authentic grooves. The Mallets Group set gives you access to melodic percussion elements that add organic movement to your productions.

Watch how to deconstruct the synths, MIDI, and processing, then reconstruct your own unique track. Every element is designed to be extracted and used in your own projects—drag instruments, FX chains, or MIDI clips wherever you need them.

Ideal For

• Producers exploring the atmospheric world of Organic House
• Artists learning how to balance electronic and natural elements
• Sound designers studying polyrhythmic composition and textural layering
• Creators seeking warm, emotionally resonant production techniques
• Anyone inspired by Lee Burridge, All Day I Dream, Bonobo, Bedouin, Monkey Safari, and Lost Desert

What’s Included

• 4 Live Sets (Full Environment, Individual Drum Channels, Drum Patterns, Mallets Group)
• 1 Drum Rack featuring 16 custom samples
• 49 MIDI clips (drums and music)
• 2 bass sounds
• 5 instrument sounds
• 7 vocal samples
• 2 EFX samples
• 4 uniquely designed FX chains
• 5 return channel FX chains
• 1 custom master channel strip
• 1 drum rack channel strip

Requirements

• Ableton Live 11 Suite or higher
• Compatible with Mac and Windows
• Works with Ableton Push 2, Push 3 Controller, and Push 3 Standalone

Bundle Discount

BUILD YOUR BUNDLE: Mix and match any three or more 36db Environments, Elements, or Artist Series Packs to unlock an instant 20% discount—applied automatically when you check out.

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