Music Production Forum

What is a demo in music, and how do you submit them to your favourite record labels? Maybe you’ve sent a few emails or DMs and have had no luck. You’re left sad because you’re not getting responses. We’re here to fix that! Here’s my guide to submitting demos that have the best chance of […] The post Demo Submission: How To Properly Send Music to Labels in 2023 appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Free sample packs are the sustenance of any electronic music producer’s studio setup. And that’s even truer if you’re just starting out. So, to help you out on your production journey, we compiled this massive list of free sample packs (individual packs and entire resources) for you to explore. You can use these sounds in […] The post Looking For Free Sample Packs? Here’s The Killer List for EDM Producers (2023) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Steinberg has released Cubase 13, a major update to the DAW that brings user interface refinements, new features, and workflow enhancements.… Read More Steinberg Cubase 13 Now Available, Here’s What’s New View the full article

How to find an artist name can feel like a very heavy task. You want to pick something that fits your style while also feeling unique and true to yourself as an artist. On top of that, you don’t want to pick something cheesy, dated, or something that has already been taken before. Today we […] The post How to Find An Artist Name: 5 Killer Tips to Stand Out (2023) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

If you’re here, it’s because you want to learn how to use FL Studio, right? In which case, you’re probably a beginner to FL Studio, or to music production in general, right? Maybe you’ve loaded up the FL Studio interface for the first time, and have thought to yourself: “How am I going to learn […] The post Want to Learn How to Use FL Studio? Here’s Our Complete Beginner’s Guide (2023) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

As an artist, you are responsible for promoting your own music. So how do you promote yourself to get more plays on SoundCloud? Here are 5 rock-solid SoundCloud promotion strategies that are relevant for the music industry in 2023. Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll learn: By following these strategies, you can increase the number […] The post How To Get More Plays on SoundCloud: 7 Killer Strategies (2023) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Arturia has introduced Analog Lab Play, a free virtual instrument that's designed to give you a wide range of sounds in a streamlined interface.… Read More Arturia Intros Free Analog Lab Play VST InstrumentView the full article

The new MIDI output also allows for integration and direct connection to hardware synthesizers.… Read More ROLI Introduces Seaboard Block M, Here’s What’s NewView the full article

Zeppelin Design Labs has introduced the Noisette, a DIY Optical Theremin kit that they say "generates crazy sounds – from spooky and creepy to atmospheric and spacey".… Read More Zeppelin Design Labs Intros Noisette Optical Theremin DIY KitView the full article

Roland AR lets you visualize how their pianos will fit into your home.… Read More Roland Intros Augmented Reality For Visualizing Pianos In Your HomeView the full article

'Interdimensional Breach' features spooky sounds on some unusual instruments.… Read More Spooky Sounds From Unusual InstrumentsView the full article

Max programmers can now export effects they create to the H9000 multi-effects processor… Read More Eventide H9000 Now Supports RNBO Patch ImportView the full article

Swumpf Pro-800 is a free editor, controller and librarian for the Behringer Pro-800.… Read More Free Patch Editor For The Behringer Pro-800View the full article

So, wondering how to make Hardstyle? Especially that early 2010s Headhunterz classic sound? That’s what we’ll explore in this guide! Hardstyle is a genre that has gone in and out of fashion over time. However, it has always kept a diehard fan base. In recent years, it has even crossed into the mainstream, infiltrating genres […] The post How to Make Hardstyle – The Ultimate Guide for Producers (2023) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Here's an in-depth look at recreating the classic synth solo of Edgar Winter's Frankenstein using an ARP 2600.… Read More Recreating Edgar Winter’s ‘Frankenstein’ Synth SoloView the full article

Here's a performance of minimalist composer Terry Riley's composition, 'In The Summer', arranged for Buchla Music Easel.… Read More Terry Riley’s ‘In the Summer’ On Buchla Music EaselView the full article

The live performance blends elements of '70s electronica, dark ambient, minimal and Berlin School.… Read More Live Berlin School Performance, ‘Analog Crabs’View the full article

The Muro Box N40 is a MIDI-compatible music box that has a built-in pickup and audio output.… Read More Muro Box N40 Chromatic MIDI Music Box Now Available To Pre-orderView the full article

Sångara features over 70 percussion, wind, and stringed instruments, from various parts of Southeast Asia… Read More Orchestral Tools Intros Cinematic Southeast Asian Virtual Instrument Set, SångaraView the full article

Waldorf has introduced Largo 2, a major update to its software synthesizer for Mac & Windows.… Read More Waldorf Largo 2 Synthesizer Now AvailableView the full article

Soniccouture has introduced Waterphone, a virtual instrument for Kontakt that captures the sound of the unique sculptural instrument.… Read More Soniccouture Intros Waterphone Virtual InstrumentView the full article

Vocal samples… Finding the perfect one can be a chore 😪 But once you find it, it can change your entire track. Whether you’re writing trap, future bass, or house – quality vocal samples are essential for those anthemic tracks. And even if your track is not a vocal-led track, adding snippets of vocals will […] The post Vocal Samples: The Complete List of FREE Packs (2023) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

In his latest video, synthesist Matt Johnson is joined by Native Instruments founder Stephan Schmitt to talk about his unique hardware synth design, the Nonlinear Labs C15.… Read More Nonlinear Labs C15 Synthesizer Hands-On DemoView the full article

Sonicware has launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of the Lofi-12 XT groovebox sampler.… Read More Sonicware Lofi-12 XT Groovebox Sampler Now Available To Pre-orderView the full article

Korg has introduced the modwave mkII - an update to the wavetable synth that offers nearly double the polyphony, expanded free-running LFOs, and more.… Read More Korg Intros modwave mkII Wavetable SynthesizerView the full article

Lambda Synthetics has launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of the PolyPulse, a five-track algorithmic performance workstation.… Read More Lambda Synthetics Intros PolyPulse Algorithmic Performance WorkstationView the full article

Korg has introduced Keystage, a new MIDI keyboard controller that features MIDI 2.0 and Polyphonic Aftertouch.… Read More Korg Keystage Control Keyboard Offers MIDI 2.0, Polyphonic AftertouchView the full article

Arturia has introduced AudioFuse 16Rig, an advanced audio & MIDI interface that they say is designed for hardware users that want to connect & synchronize their whole setup.… Read More Arturia Intros AudioFuse 16Rig Rackmountable Audio Interface View the full article

Noise Engineering has introduced a new module platform, a new all-in-one synth voice, and Taco, Nacho and Diablo modes.… Read More Noise Engineering Intros Alia Oscillator Platform & Return Of BasimilusView the full article

Vital has been a game-changer synth since its arrival in 2020 – but finding presets can be tricky. Unless you have a paid tier, your choice of presets is limited. And even though we encourage people to design their own sounds, sometimes you just want some good presets to get you started. In this post, […] The post Vital Presets: The Best FREE Packs in Any Genre (UPDATED 2023) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article