Music Production

My Music Production Hardware & Software

My Music Production Hardware (Current) Audio Interfaces Native Instruments Audio 6 MK1 Computers Laptops Alienware M17 (Windows 11) Macbook Air M1 (macOS Sonama) Computer Peripherals External Hard Disks Western Digital Elements (5TB) Flash Drives Integral USB 3.0 (128GB) SSDs Crucial P3 M.2 PCIe Gen3 (1TB) Fikwot FN501 Pro NVMe (1TB) Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD (1TB) SSD Enclosures Orico M.2 NVMe SATA SSD Controller Keyboards Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 Novation LaunchKey 61 DJ Controllers Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S3 Drum Machines & Grooveboxes Native Instruments Maschine MK3 Portable Keyboards Yamaha EZ-300 Synthesizers Yamaha Motif ES8 My Music Production Hardware (Past) Computers Desktops Commodore 64 Commodore Amiga (500, 600 & 1500) Tower Dell T5400 Twin Quad Core Xeon 3.0Ghz 16GB RAM Computer Peripherals Commodore 64 Music Maker keyboard Commodore Amiga Microdeal PRO-MIDI Interface Drum Machines KORG ElecTribe R (ER-1) Roland R-8 Human Rhythm Composer Keyboards Casio PT-50 JVC KB-700 Sound Modules Roland Edirol SD90 Synthesizers Casio CZ-101 Yamaha SY85 My Music Production Software (Current) Ableton Ableton AG is a German music software company that produces and distributes the production and performance program Ableton Live and a collection of related instruments and sample libraries, as well as their own hardware controller Ableton Push ...

My Music Production Wishlists (Hardware & Software)

Music Production Wishlist - Hardware Arranger Keyboards Ketron EVENT KORG Pa5X (Professional Arranger) Yamaha Genos2 Controller Keyboards Arturia Keylab 88 MkII Expressive E osmose Native Instruments Komplete Control S88 MK3 Digital Pianos Roland GP-9 Digital Piano Yamaha AvantGrand N3X Bösendorfer Grand Piano 214VC Drum Machines & Grooveboxes Ableton Ableton Push Roland MC-707 Synthesizers Arturia PolyBrute Noir Edition Behringer Odyssey Poly D UB-Xa KORG Modwave Native Wavestate Moog Etherwave Theremin Minimoog Model D Subsequent 37 Roland D-05 JUNO-X JUPITER-X JUPITER-80 Sequential Prophet X Workstations KORG Nautilus AT Roland FANTOM 8 EX Yamaha MONTAGE M8x Music Production Wishlist - Software Bitwig Bitwig Studio boz Digital Labs New York L Bundle D16 Group Phoscyon2 Punchbox TotalBundle Emergence Audio Viola Textures FeelYourSound ChilloutEngine - turns your chord progressions into relaxed keys, smooth basslines, memorable hooks, and lovely arpeggios ChordPotion - MIDI plug-in that turns any chord progression into new riffs and melodies in real-time HouseEngine - turns your chord progressions into expressive piano rhythms, deep basslines, catchy melodies, and sparkling arpeggios MelodicFlow - create and play stunning melodies, basslines, and riffs quickly Sundog Song Studio - experiment with new scales, harmonies, and melodies easily TranceEngine - turns your chord progressions into uplifting melodies, driving arpeggios, deep basslines, and memorable hooks Fors Opal - Rhythm machine & drum synthesizer Superberry - Delicious superwave GForce Software M-Tron Pro - Complete KORG Modwave Native Opsix Native Wavestate Native Minimal Audio Current - virtual instrument, effects suite, and content platform built for endless hours of inspiration Rift - deeply creative multi-effect plugin Modartt Steinway Model B PlugInGuru (many !) Pro Tools - makes music creation fast and fluid, providing a complete set of tools to create, record, edit, and mix audio Pulse Audio Vivid Strings reFX Nexus Rhizomatic Plasmonic - captures the complex acoustic resonances of Physical Modeling, expands on it with more familiar elements of Subtractive Synthesis, and adds a few unique twists Rob Papen EXPLORER-9 Albino-3 - Legacy The legendary Virtual Synthesizer Go2-X - Insane easy to use power Synthesizer LowSane - LoFi FX with additional Filters and the ‘Disrupt Sphere’ BIT-2 - The Ultimate Virtual Analog Synthesizer BLUE-III - Cross-fusion Virtual Synthesizer RevSane - Algorithm Reverb with ‘Disrupt Sphere’ Predator-3 - The Hybride Powerhouse! RoCoder - Vocoder and much more! DelSane - The coolest Delay in this Galaxy! RP-Distort 2 - PowerHouse Distortion FX with Disrupt Sphere! Punch 2 - Power drum machine with synthesis and sample-based BLADE-2 - Cutting-edge Additive synthesis and more Quad - PhaseDistortion and WaveShaper synthesizer| RAW - Cutting-edge EDM synthesizer with a focus on ‘distorted sounds. XY-Transfer - XY-modulation FX multiprocessor BIT - Ultimate virtual analog synthesizer Vecto - Four-oscillator vector synthesizer Go2 - The power of limitations synthesizer RAW-Kick - Edgy Kicks for contemporary dance music. MasterMagic - Adds a touch of magic for your Mix or Master. SubBoomBass-2 - The ultimate bass synthesizer. BLUE-II - Cross-fusion synthesis at its finest. RG - Electric and acoustic guitar grooves. RP-VERB 2 - Most intriguing in RP-VERB 2 – alongside the great sound – is the new ‘Reverser’ section! RP-Reverse - Reverses the incoming audio in a creative way. RP-EQ - Silky smooth-sounding channel, and mastering EQ. Punch-BD - Based on the BD module of the multi-award-winning Punch virtual drum synth, RP-Delay - Delay insanity. Reverser, 6 lines, 8 filters, 4 LFOs, and more. RP-Distort - Wicked FX unit that will distort or alter your tracks. RP-Amod - Spice up your vocal track, liven an instrument, and even beef up your drums. Sonic Academy - EDM production tutorials in Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic Pro, FL Studio & Reason Kick 2 - multi award winning kick drum plugin Spektro Audio ACDGEN - Advanced Pattern Generator Polyform - Polyphonic MIDI Processor Spectrasonics Keyscape Omnisphere 2 Spitfire Audio BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano SRM Sounds Max Richter Piano Steinberg Absolute 6 136 GB of content and 7,800 presets Instruments Backbone - Drum Re-Synthesizer Groove Agent 5 (including Prime Cuts, Future Past Perfect, Rock Essentials) HALion 7 Padshop 2 Synthesizer (incl. Polarities, Zero Gravity, and Granular Guitars) Retrologue 2 Synthesizer (incl. Sounds of Soul) The Grand 3 – VST Piano Suite HALion instruments Amped Elektra Anima Auron B-Box Dark Planet Electric Bass FM Lab HALion Symphonic Orchestra HALiotron Hot Brass Hypnotic Dance Model C (Organ) Olympus Choir Micro Skylab Studio Strings Tales The Eagle The Raven Triebwerk Trium World instruments World Percussion Voltage Synthogy Ivory II Grand Pianos Ivory III Grand Pianos (not released for Mac yet) The Crow Hill Company Small String Gestures String Murmurations Toontrack EZbass - two bass libraries, mix-ready presets, bass grooves and a wealth of features for creative songwriting EZdrummer 3 - seven kits, percussion, mix-ready presets, drum grooves and a wealth of features designed with the creative songwriter in mind u-He Hive Repro UVI IRCAM Prepared Piano 2 IRCAM Solo Instruments 2 The Effects Bundle

Music Production YouTube Channels

Below is a list of my favourite music production YouTube channels 343 Labs - teach Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Mixing & Mastering, Composition, Music Theory, Sound Design & Synthesis, Vocal Production and much more Ableton Tips by PML - Ableton Live tips & tricks to elevate your music production game Accurate Beats - music production, music gear and beatmaking Alex Rome - everything related to music production, beat making, and songwriting Alice Yalcin Efe - Mercurial Tones Academy - anything related to electronic music, from advanced production methodologies to music documentaries and vlogs Andrew Huang - Canadian YouTube personality, musician & video producer Andertons - music hardware & software reviews Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS) - official YouTube Channel of Applied Acoustics Systems. Physical Modeling since 1998. Arturia - Arturia official YouTube channel BBC Maestro - inspirational online courses taught by the most experienced creators Benn Jordan - music and science BoBeats - videos about synthesizers and music production gear Charles Cleyn - songwriting, music production, and marketing strategies to create and release great music Creative Sauce - helps you on your home recording journey David Bennett Piano - pianist and music lover creating educational music videos about all things interesting in music and music theory Doctor Mix - music production hardware & software reviews, also offers mixing & mastering service All Doctor Mix Reconstructions All My Moog Videos All Prophet Videos All Roland All Yamaha Videos Cubase Videos Doctor Mix Tips Great Drum Machines, Groove Boxes & Loopers World’s Best Synthesizers Dom Sigalas - music producer, film composer, and musicologist E-Clip - official Youtube channel for music release and music production education EDMProd - EDM production blog and resource site EDM Tips - how to produce Electronic Dance Music like a pro! – Techno, House, Trance, Progressive and much, much more Gear4music Synths & Tech - discover the latest synths, samplers, and software, with valuable tips and advice along the way Glenn Main - Norwegian electronic music composer Gospel Musicians - a plethora of instructional videos, software and resources for musicians Guy Michelmore (ThinkSpace Education) Film Scoring Interviews Music Theory Music Tutorials Reviews Sample Library Reviews Sound Tutorials ThinkSpace Education Course Trailers In The Mix - simplifying the recording, production, mixing and mastering process Jef Gibbons - video production, photography & music production Arturia Vids Cubase Basics Cubase Tutorials General Music Production Hardware Synthesizers Maschine+ Maschine Tutorials Native Instruments Expansions Virtual Instruments Joe Luegers Music Academy - step-by-step videos on musical ear training, as well as resources for music teachers of all levels Jordan Rudess - american keyboardist, composer, and software developer - voted “Best Keyboardist of All Time” Junkie XL - grammy nominated multi platinum producer, musician, composer and educator Liam Killen - electronic music producer sharing how to create music Loopop - in-depth electronic music & synth ideas tips, tricks & reviews LotusTunes Academy - learn about deep & organic house music production Martin Stürtzer - an Ambient / Electronic / Dub Techno artist from Wuppertal (Germany). He works with analog, digital, hardware and virtual instruments to create Ambient, Electronic and Dub Techno music Mastering․com - turn self-producing artists into professionally trained mastering engineers in just 9 weeks Mattias Holmgren - guides you in music production, sound design and creativity Mix with the Masters - offers the unique opportunity to work closely with the world’s top music mixers, producers and engineers and to improve one’s skills in music production Multiplier - electronic music production tutorials, reviews, vlogs, Ableton Live & Serum tutorials … muzykujkropka.com - testujemy instrumenty, aplikacje iOS i różne akcesoria dla Apple Native Instruments Native Instruments official YouTube channel Nu-Trix The Synth Guy - synthesizer reviews & music production Output - help you make music Piano From Scratch - resource to help you become a better student and learn the building blocks of music Pick Yourself - helps electronic music producers finish music they’re proud of PlugInGuru - created by John “Skippy” Lehmkuhl (Korg sound designer), home of the amazing Unify plugin Point Blank Music School - music school with courses in London, LA, Ibiza & Online Producing In The Box - how to make incredible-sounding music in the box! ProjectSAM - official channel of the creators of the acclaimed Symphobia Series, Orchestral Essentials Series and Swing! sample libraries Rachel K Collier - Welsh electronic producer & performer who makes songs and performances with Ableton Raveyard Sounds - music production tutorials ReOrder - sneak peek into the life of a DJ and music producer Rick Beato - everything music Rhodes Piano - official Rhodes channel Rob Papen - powerful instruments and plug-ins that bring together innovative design, uncompromising sound quality, and musical, production-grade presets to make your tracks shine Roland - music production hardware SamTheBeardGuy - virtual instrument reviews Sanjay C - music production, gear & tips School of Synthesis Seed To Stage - Anthony Thogmartin creating deeply informative instructional videos for learning how to use Ableton Live Simeon Amburgey (PraiseTracks) - virtual instrument reviews Heavyocity Native Instruments Kontakt Past Livestreams Plugin Guru UNIFY Vienna Symphonic Library Virtual Instrument Reviews Virtual Pianos, Searching For The Best Slynk - Ableton tutorials SonicState - gear reviews, interviews and features Sound On Sound - recording & music technology magazine Sounds Good - educational videos about music Spectrasonics - official Spectrasonics videos for Omnisphere & Keyscape State Azure - electronic music producer from the UK Studio - hands-on learning platform for cultivating your creative side Sweetwater - giving music makers the ultimate shopping experience Tom Salta - ASCAP award-winning and BAFTA-nominated composer Tom Salta is one of the most versatile and prolific music artists/producers working in film, television, advertising, and video games True Cuckoo - taking synths, bleeps, dance and pop to the stage. Underdog Electronic Music School Venus Theory - music production & reviews Bass Design Bitwig Tutorials Gear and Reviews Hardware Stuff Morning Coffee with Cameron Music Theory Stuff Producer Tips Production Tutorials Sound Design Stuff UVI Falcon Tutorial Series Vir2 Instruments - international team of sound designers, musicians, and programmers who specialize in creating the world’s most advanced virtual instrument libraries Vulture Culture - uncovering the hidden gems of the synth world Woody Piano Shack - music production & reviews Yamaha Global - official Yamaha Corporation YouTube channel Yamaha Music Europe - official YouTube Channel of Yamaha Music Europe

Music Production Blogs

Bedroom Producers Blog (bpb) logicxx Native Instruments Point Blank Music School Sound On Sound WA Production

Music Production Courses

Ableton Ableton Certified Training ADSR Ask.Video Coursera Groove3 London Academy of Music Production MacProVideo Point Blank Music School Producertech Skillshare Udemy Tomas George - music producer, composer & audio engineer Ableton Live 11 - Music Production in Ableton Live - learn music production, recording, editing, music mixing, songwriting & music theory Cubase Ask.Video Groove3 London Academy of Music Production Sonic Academy Steinberg Logic Pro Udemy Tomas George - music producer, composer & audio engineer Music Production in Logic Pro X - The Beginners Guide! - learn the basics of setting up, creating music & music production in Logic Pro X Music Production in Logic Pro X - The Complete Course! - creating, recording, mixing music & mastering in Logic Pro X Maschine ADSR Ask.Video MacProVideo Maschine Tutorials Producertech Masterclass Armin van Buuren Teaches Dance Music deadmau5 Teaches Electronic Music Production Timbaland Teaches Producing and Beatmaking Mix With The Masters Learn the entire process of music production, mixing and mastering from the world’s top engineers and producers through seminars and online videos ...

Music Production Websites

Ask.Video - Ableton, Cubase, Logic Pro, Native Instruments … Audio Plugin Guy - plugin deals Born to Produce Coursera Groove3 - Ableton, BitWig Studio, Cubase, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Maschine … London Academy of Music Production MacProVideo Point Blank Music School Producertech Skillshare Sonic Academy Steinberg Udemy

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