# newest submissions : musicproduction A community for hobbyists, professional musicians, and enthusiasts to discuss music production-related topics, ask questions, collaborate, and share tips and tricks. Music creators from all walks of life are welcome here. Page: Feed: --- ## [How can I "mix" an a capella song?](https://www.reddit.com/r/musicproduction/comments/1w0zorw/how_can_i_mix_an_a_capella_song/) _2026-08-28 · /u/SR\_RSMITH_ Hi guys, noob here. I'm slowly learning how to mix, mostly metal and then some pop on the side. However I want to "mix" an a capella song and I'm a bit clueless. I have 3 tracks of female vocals slowly singing a dirge-like children's song, which is meant to be creepy and eerie. They're well sung although not "melodynized" to keep some imperfections, and recorded with a ribbon mic. Also I have two… ## [ssl12 and ableton for hardware printing setup](https://www.reddit.com/r/musicproduction/comments/1w0siz5/ssl12_and_ableton_for_hardware_printing_setup/) _2026-08-28 · /u/birbantamant_ Can anyone from the UK help me over a Zoom /whatsup call (via screen share) to set up my SSL 360 software and Ableton routing please ? I'm getting fed up with the contradictions from Google, YouTube, and ChatGPT. I'm trying to run Track 1 in Ableton (my stereo mixdown) out via ssl12 Outputs 3 and 4 into the SSL Fusion's Inputs 1 and 2, and then back into the SSL 12's Inputs 1 and 2 as a linked… ## [I wanna make this type of synth and keys from the intro on a synth. how would i go about that?](https://www.reddit.com/r/musicproduction/comments/1w0nqd9/i_wanna_make_this_type_of_synth_and_keys_from_the/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Butt\_Muncher4_ submitted by /u/Butt\_Muncher4 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Please help me choose a good midi cable](https://www.reddit.com/r/musicproduction/comments/1w0khax/please_help_me_choose_a_good_midi_cable/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Upbeat-Veterinarian1_ I have a Yamaha DGX-202 (Portable Grand) and want to hook it up to a HP ENVY x360 Laptop (Windows 11 Pro; has a USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, and a headphone jack). I know don't know the slightest thing about what a good midi cable does, nor have I ever had experience with one. I just know that if I want the notes I play on my keyboard to be properly recorded in a track and not just an audio file, then I… ## [Speakers or headphones](https://www.reddit.com/r/musicproduction/comments/1w097ah/speakers_or_headphones/) _2026-08-27 · /u/CapChappie_ I’m picking up a Lenovo Yoga 7i in a few days, should I invest in some high quality headphones or speakers? Mic will come after followed by an interface submitted by /u/CapChappie \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Quick silly question](https://www.reddit.com/r/musicproduction/comments/1vzqoa1/quick_silly_question/) _2026-08-27 · /u/AWizard21_ Why do people try to find the best existing software before even making music? I mean, one piece of software isn't better than another; everyone uses what they want, and people are incredibly embarrassed when they use free software. If it makes music, then that's cool, right? submitted by /u/AWizard21 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [DAW that lets you sketch or take notes on the timeline](https://www.reddit.com/r/musicproduction/comments/1vzl9r5/daw_that_lets_you_sketch_or_take_notes_on_the/) _2026-08-27 · /u/thrown4away_ Hey! Let me start by saying I have no clue if what I’m looking for even exists. Basically I’m looking to sketch on the timeline of a DAW, I’m a pretty visual person and I just want to annotate parts of a song or draw pictures that match the vibe of the song I’m playing. Let’s say I want to make the guitar in one part of the song tropical, so for those bars I would draw a palm tree and some… ## [Basics for wanting to make house/ dance music](https://www.reddit.com/r/musicproduction/comments/1vzg3e3/basics_for_wanting_to_make_house_dance_music/) _2026-08-27 · /u/DisastrousShock7935_ I want to make dance/ house music. Where do I begin? What do I need? Any books or tips or do I just get Fl studio and try and see what works? thanks guys 🤘 submitted by /u/DisastrousShock7935 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Looking for someone to mix and master my indie rock song](https://www.reddit.com/r/musicproduction/comments/1vzejpf/looking_for_someone_to_mix_and_master_my_indie/) _2026-08-27 · /u/lefthookblue_ I have an indie rock project that I’m working on and I need someone experienced with rock music who can mix and master it for me when I’m finished recording it submitted by /u/lefthookblue \[link\] \[comments\] ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pUCQ9s4r924n) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Ideas to do a rollout on a instrumental album.](https://www.reddit.com/r/musicproduction/comments/1vzaszx/ideas_to_do_a_rollout_on_a_instrumental_album/) _2026-08-26 · /u/asynciall_ Any ideas? submitted by /u/asynciall \[link\] \[comments\]