Resources
A collection of content and people. Links that helped me learn music production.
Logic Pro
Logic Pro specific content and creators.
- MusicTechHelpGuy – The LPX GOAT/Best general knowledge
- Apple LPX Resources Page – Apple approved affiliates and information
- Big Z – Best for House/Electronic Music
- Jake Masca – Underrated Tips/Workflow
- Ocean – Best LPX Beats
- Tomas George Basics Overview – Best Beginner Basics
- Crablord – Popular Vocal Presets
Drum Kits & Samples
Where to find samples, one shots, and drum hits.
- Tony Holiday presents: Sound Playground Vol. 1 – My own personal collection of drum hits and samples made from scratch.
- Splice – Premium Samples (yes if you signup via this link I get a kickback of samples, but I actually do recommend Splice)
- Reddit – r/drumkits although this is fairly hip hop focused
- Google – Google "free GENRE DESIRED drum kit"
Sound Design
My picks for learning sound design or re-creating your favourite sounds.
Plugins
Guides and walkthroughs for learning plugins.
- Zen World – The Complete Guide to Master Serum
- MusicTechHelpGuy – General overview of LPX plugins
Information & Inspiration
Places I go when I'm lacking drive to make music or would rather explore.
- Popular Song Presets – A website that I made tracking popular presets and samples that I've found via forums, videos, and just messing around
- Red Bull Music Academy – Lectures are packed with cool people + knowledge
- Boiler Room – The best House/Electronic Music live shows/streams
- The Lot Radio – Awesome 24/7 livestream radio show from a shipping container. Great artists perform on here
- Ableton Loop – Exceptional lectures from Ableton (not just for Ableton users)
- FACTMagazine - Against the Clock – 10 minute beatmaking by pros
- Cercle – Great DJ sets in cool locations
- Audio-First – Nick is a true audio nerd who talks about trends and predictions in the tech/audio space. Chats and guests that make you expand your mind about music and audio.
Text
Text based resources for learning music production.
- Apple LPX Manual – USER GUIDES near the bottom. Without question, I've learned more here than anywhere
- Mixing Secrets of the Small Studio – Amazing book for home producers/engineers (Amazon link)
Awesome Content
Content or creators that I keep going back to.
- In the Mix – Michael's a gem and an excellent teacher. No matter the DAW he makes great content
- Make Pop Music – If you're trying to be a future chart topper look no further. Austin breaks down and recreates styles of billboard hits
- Disciple – Bassheads rejoice, these guys practically invented the modern sound and show you how to do it
- Mayflwr – You can tell just likes making music. Drops great gems whilst making awesome remixes and electronic tracks
Music Theory
Helpful and easy to understand music theory.