r/musicproduction

Wondering what everyone likes using in their toolkit. I've been recording mostly with analog/my pedalboard and want to branch out and actually use the daw

I wanted to do a challenge type of thing where in 2026 the goal was to produce for 2 hours everyday , i think i missed about 10 days in total but it was usually because i couldn’t . For the first time in like the last 4-5 days i couldn’t complete a single beat and it is getting super repetitive . When you hit this type of block do you try to switch it up , take a 2-3 day break or just push through it what is the correct move in this situation.

I'm just starting pre-mixing my 7th album. I'm a hobbiest, not a pro, but I know my way around the essentials of mixing.

This new album sounds something like American Beauty, All Things Must Pass, and a touch of DSOM.

As I'm starting to gather reference tracks and think about how I want things to sound, the Stones and Paul McCartney are just releasing new albums. This music sounds like them of course, but the production/mixing is very much modern.

I'm not saying the boys should go back to cutting up tape with razor blades, and kicking the Binson when it doesn't work, but I like the simplicity of the early 70s.

So I can do some things now like LCR panning, Alan Parsons delays, Phil Spector Wall of Sound, etc. But modern music also has things that are expected like parallel compression and vocal tuning. I'm worried that there are some attributes of modern mixing that really need to be in there. And clearly the Stones and Paul think that way.

I guess I don't know how or where to draw the line. I'm hoping other people have had this internal debate and found some satisfying middle ground.

Thanks!

I mean with respect to the listening sweet spot, what would I potentially be sacrificing in terms of audio quality? The outer rack units would be angled to create a sort of wrap around cockpit, so I could put the monitors to the side, though this would mean they'd be wider than would be considered ideal.

Ive tried three USB hubs and the one I currently have is powered to the wall too but I can't get them to not cut in and out when it's full. I only have one working usb port on my laptop so I have to use a hub and even if the others worked there's only three ports. For making music I need my midi keyboard, and my audio interface plugged jn plus I have my USB headphones, mouse and keyboard. Since no USB hubs will work good enough, and I can't afford a new computer, am I out of luck? Do I need to stop making music even though I was in the middle of an album? Do other computers even have more than 3 USB ports?

I’ve spent my life loving music but never pursued it seriously due to work and family. Now that I’m older, I finally have the resources, but I feel like the industry only cares about 19-year-olds on TikTok. Am I delusional for wanting to try now, or is there a path for older indie artists?

I've had so many ideas for songs over the years. There's probably hours of ideas for riffs, lyrics and instrumentations that I've accumulated that I'm just now able to put to fruition because I got myself a DAW (Fender Studio). But whenever I try to actually put my ideas in there, it is nigh impossible to find something close to the sound I want, or get my software to cooperate, or be able to compromise with the materials I have at hand. I'm wondering if I should just give up entirely. Any tips? Thanks on advance.

hi im just here to ask if anyone knows that one jumpstyle sound that goes like "hahaha"

if anyone know where i can get it tell me thank yu

So my 2011 iMac has served me well but it’s about on its last leg and I think it’s time for an upgrade. I was looking at the newer iMacs as well as browsing market place and was wondering if the newer iMacs are worth the price tag of $1500. I can get a 2021 iMac for around $500 on market place. It will almost strictly be for music production and for reference most of my recordings are for pre production (mostly metal music) although over the years I’ve been getting a little more serious about recording. Of course the 2021 would be fine but I’m just wondering if the newer iMacs are significantly better for music production or if I should save my money, get a used one and use the money I saved on plug in’s or gear?

I found a November 2023 MacBook m3 pro 36 gb ram 1tb SSD 16 inch for $1500 (was asking $1650 but I got him down), is that a good buy? The cycle count is low and the guy bought it new and used it for music production exclusively

I just genuinely wonder if there are music producers who have no idea about music theory.

And do you think it hinders your work?

I’m trying to recreate the bass sound at 1:15 but I’m struggling, pretty sure it’s like a Juno or prophet type thing but I’m trying to create it in serum, anyone have any tips on how to create it or what type of bass it’s called?

im most curious on repetition, variations of repetitions like AABC, how to give a melody more of a backbone like bass or strings or pads so it doesn't just sound awkward noise in space. is there any useful books or videos here? i don't want my music to ever sound weird

I have a song called ‘Finding hope’. The lyrics are finished but not the beat. Should I make a boom bap beat, trap beat or a beat that is a mix of boom bap and trap. I want to get better at beat-making. Advice?

Trying to record guitars to a drum track. Going into scarlett 2i2, out via the usb cord that came with it into garageband. Even with all plugins turned off, all notes get recorded way behind the beat. All other apps are shut down. I do have a wacom drawing tablet plugged in.

Input is at 44.1 kHz. Output at 44.1 khz

What might be causing this? l

I have just tried playing Addictive Drums with Osmose and wow i need to upgrade from my maschine mk3. i only care about the pads but if the newest mpc is worth it and routable with working usb midi (mk2 didn’t have it) i’ll get it. what do yall use?