So I made a track yesterday and as usual, I put autotune on my vocals (on a slow setting) without really thinking, just to stabilise them like we're shown in the course. But actually, I was listening and there were loads of glitchy artefacts, and instead of trying to mess about with Melodyne to fix the artefacts, I tried the novel approach of removing Autotune altogether and going commando. And to me, it sounds way better. So to tune or not to tune, that is the question. Love to hear your thoughts on this.

I have an issue where I spend WAY too much effort and time finding and downloading free effects, samples, and instruments. Way way way too much time. It's rather an "easy" fix by just downloading what I need as I go, but I struggle with the idea that I will miss out on the "perfect" effect, a "magical" sample, or the "perfectly matching" Instrument. Also, if I hear something in my head, searching for it kills the creative process.. I found I had this issue with mixing plugins, but as I built a solid arsenal, I no longer get lost in the weeds with them and no longer download every new one. This issue primarily revolves around production and sound design. So I ask, how much time do yall spend looking for effects for sound design, sounds and samples, and vst instruments?? Is dedicating hours on sourcing new sounds and instruments normal?? Or am I too obsessed? I spend more time sourcing than I do producing. Is this just how it goes? Any tips making this easier other than Splice?(not in my budget.) Any free alternatives to splice? Maybe the issue is that I source free rather than buying larger packs.. anyway, thanks guys👍

I am not so much a “beat maker,” not at all. Mad props to those that are because that is SUCH a marketable skill in so many ways! That said, I finished a lofi beat/loop because I feel inspired by the chill vibes of that genre. But…so…UMMMM… WHAT do YOU do NEXT…with a beat…that isn’t a whole song or composition? Please share thoughts, ideas, advice, experience, resources, whatever! I hope by “putting it out there” so to speak, this dialogue might help or give Insights to others!

Hello everyone, my name is Kendra. I’m new here and excited to be part of this community. I look forward to connecting with all of you and learning from your experiences. Let’s grow and achieve great things together😄!!!

Oink oink! Not sure if guinea pigs oink but they do today, hear me out. I'm building a Serum preset pack to go along with the publishing of my website. I have a good bunch of presets made so far so I'm looking for feedback and maybe ideas for future packs. I'm pretty fluent in synthesis so I'm sure I can make any idea even if it's the basic form. If anyone uses Serum and is interested in free presets lmk! I'm not sure when I'll be done with the website, so this isn't urgent but the more feedback the better. (I'll probably send the pack out later in the week or maybe Wednesday if I find some down time)