There’s a reason why the sound of rain tapping on a tin roof or calm waves washing against the shore puts many of us in a state of relaxation. A 2021 research review published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences provides evidence that natural soundscapes improve health, decrease stress and irritability, and are a natural mood booster. ⁠ ⁠ Used in the right way, technology can help us to manage and invest in our physical and mental wellness. Custom ambient sounds enable us to “be” in nature even when we are in a busy office, waiting in line, or in gridlock traffic. But how are those sounds created? Are they human-made or produced in a studio? Who’s the wizard behind the microphone making nature’s sound medicine accessible to all? For Loftie, that person is audio designer Josh Rigling.⁠ ⁠ Read more about Loftie’s Audio Designer, Josh, on the Loftie Times.