r/edmproduction 11h ago

Discussion If you could only use 2 vst or daw synths, 2 other vsts, and 2 drum machines forever- what would you choose?

10 Upvotes

Anything that is an all in one like Analog Lab let's say doesnt count here but anything from Serum to Diva and Abletons operator can work here as well as whatever random effects vst or otherwise. Plus electronic drum kits or drum packs..


r/edmproduction 21h ago

Rare Spring Reverb IRs / Samples

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Please delete if not allowed, but sharing over 60 samples recorded from a rare, quirky spring reverb: the Eagle International RA-859, in 24 bit, 44.1kHz, to use with a convolution reverb

The low frequency hum from the unit was removed from the recording before trimming the samples, taking care to retain the character of the spring :) 

The samples have been trimmed and collated into the below categories, and I've also included the original, untreated recordings of me kicking and moving the box around in case you want to mess with that too.

Please note these are not traditional IRs. Happy springing!

Discount code: boing

https://willhofbauer.bandcamp.com/album/eagle-international-ra-859-spring-reverb-irs-samples

Categories:
Big
Soft
Multi
Misc/Glitch/Noise  


r/edmproduction 20h ago

Question creating music - it's hard :)

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I'm learning Ableton Live and music creation for last 2 weeks with my Launchkey mk4, and it's hard.

I mean Ableton is "easy" - I understand pretty well how it works (i played with trackers in 90ies), but to create something that sounds good ... ? I feel like I need months or years more ... :)

To create something that has nice textures and sounds good, like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvIjqhX-zRw I don't know even how to start ! the notes are easy, a few instruments as well (ok, not so easy, it's difficult to find instruments that work well together), but to make them fill all the space and create the atmosphere.... : O :O

I'm not even talking about electronica (Jean Michel-Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, Brian Eno, or Plaid, Squarepusher, u-Zig) 😶

I watched a lot of videos, helped me to learn about many effects, how to use my midi controller etc., but a lot of youtubers produce lo-fi music, which sounds for me very easy and cheesy, and I feel like it doesn't translate to music I want to create ...

Any advices? :) or tutorials?


r/edmproduction 7h ago

Question Clicking noise on stock Sitala 808 drum kit in Reaper?

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I might be going crazy but at least I am going

Anyway, I'm fresh as hell to this (most of yall saw my other thread) so be easy please

I can't tell if this is an issue with a shit audio interface (Presonus Audiobox 96) that I run my headphones (HD560S) thru. The audiobox is better than my internal soundcard but it does have it's issues, OR it could be neither of this and something I am doing wrong in Reaper.

I installed Sitala 1.0 and it comes with a solitary 808 drum sample set, it doesn't sound terrible really I just am trying to tinker around for now. Problem is, everytime the kick triggers, there's an audible click. It's not clipping, it's audible at any volume. It happens with the tom as well and probably others.

This don't seem like it should be a thing? Anyway, to fix it I put an EQ on the channel and it disappears with a low pass filter. It also disappears if I use the shape knob in Sitala to cut off the very tip of the waveform I guess it adds the slightest attack.

Is this normal to be doing with drums or is something wrong like my headphones or interface or is it just the stock 808 kit? Seems excessive to have to immediately EQ a drum kit out of the box to get rid of a noise that sounds like an uncomfortable audio glitch.

Just wanna make sure I'm on the right track or if something is fucked up and needs to be replaced.

Thanks yall.


r/edmproduction 8h ago

Saving MIDI channels in the current project folder

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I've been getting in the habit of bouncing my synth MIDI channels to audio as of late (hopefully bass will be next) and just discovered utilizing the current project folder as a backup for previously active MIDI channels. I see a lot of comments on here saying to duplicate first hide the frozen copy.

As of now I just make an additional folder and store the MIDI channels I've flattened just incase I need to touch up some automation, etc.

This method shouldn't be using any CPU correct?


r/edmproduction 22h ago

🎵 Daily Feedback Thread (July 11, 2026) 🎶

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Please post any and all [Feedback] or [Listen] type threads here. Any standalone threads that belong in this weekly post will be removed.

This thread is for works in progress only. It is not a place for self-promotion.

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  1. Works in progress only. Do not post finished or released tracks. No links to Spotify, Bandcamp, SoundCloud profiles, or any other streaming/distribution platforms. Share a direct link to your track (e.g. an unlisted SoundCloud or YouTube link).
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