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👍

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.

Just came across this video. I know nothing about this gent who was pretty entertaining to watch and also grabbed my attention with content. I think what he points out hits us every day when writing, recording and producing. Have a look and see what you think: https://youtu.be/JZgPKGVJrdc

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!

What's the weirdest thing you've ever recorded? I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours. Lol 🤣. Mine was flies buzzing around a dog turd. It was for background sound effects at a Halloween party.