(Part 2) Best products from r/musicproduction
We found 22 comments on r/musicproduction discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 62 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. APPHOME Vertical Notebook Stand, 2 in 1 Laptop Holder, Aluminum Adjustable Portable Foldable Laptop Support Stand Compatible with MacBook, Surface, Chromebook and Gaming Laptops, Silver
▼ Read Reddit mentions22. Seismic Audio Premium Black 6 Foot Dual RCA Male Audio Patch Cable (SAPRCA6-BK)
- Model #: SAPRCA6-BK
- Contents: Premium 6 Foot Black Dual RCA Male to Dual RCA Male Audio Patch Cable
- Application: Connecting Professional and Home Audio Equipment
- Connectors: 2 RCA Male Connectors on the each end
- Features: Dual RCA Male Audio Cable, Great for left and right audio applications, 24k Gold Plated RCA Connectors, Spring strain relief, Connectors are color coded: Red and Black
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions23. Good Musician: The biggest glossary of all music production words, film scoring terms, EDM genres, audio engineering terminology, recording vocabulary, and electronic music theory definitions.
▼ Read Reddit mentions24. Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone
- Neodymium magnets and 40 millimeter drivers for powerful, detailed sound
- Closed ear design provides comfort and outstanding reduction of external noises
- 9.8 foot cord ends in gold plated plug and it is not detachable; 1/4 inch adapter included
- Folds up for storage or travel in provided soft case
- Frequency Response: 10 Hertz to 20 kilohertz
- These large diaphragm, foldable headphones feature a rugged construction, a secure, highly effective closed ear design
- Connectivity technology : Wired
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions25. BEHRINGER U-PHORIA UMC202HD, 2-Channel
- 2x2 USB 2.0 audio interface for recording microphones and instruments
- Audiophile 24-Bit/192 kHz resolution for professional audio quality
- Compatible with popular recording software, including Avid pro tools, Ableton live, Steinberg Cubase, etc.
- Streams 2 inputs / 2 outputs with ultra-low latency to your computer, supporting Mac OS X and Windows XP or higher
- 2 state-of-the-art, MIDAS designed Mic Preamplifiers with +48 V phantom power
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions26. Processing Creativity: The Tools, Practices And Habits Used To Make Music You're Happy With
▼ Read Reddit mentions27. US Cargo Control Supreme Mover Moving Blankets | 72 inch x 80 inch Heavy Duty Black and White Moving Pads| 7.5 pounds each (90 pounds per dozen) | 12 Blankets
Quilted premium cotton/polyester blend is extremely durable, and can be machine washed. Hang to dry.The ultimate moving pad for long distance moves, valuable items, and professional movers. Also a great choice to protect items in storage.The Supreme Mover moving pads are not intended for soundproofi...
▼ Read Reddit mentions28. Rii RK100+ Multiple Color Rainbow LED Backlit Large Size usb Wired Mechanical Feeling Multimedia Gaming Keyboard,Office Keyboard For Working or Primer Gaming,Office Device
- Professional Mechanical feeling backlit gaming keyboard,Ideal for desktop and PC; Can be used for gaming and office,not the real mechanical keyboard,,but it worth more.
- Support Win10, Win8, Win7, Linux, Vista, IBM PC Laptop Pad Google Android TV Box HTPC IPTV Smart TV Mac OS Raspberry Pi ,Chrome OS and Linux OS
- Features rainbow backlight with breathing light function; Press fn + light key to enter into breathing light mode; Press light button thrice to turn off backlight
- Standard 105 Keys full size keyboard; Comes with 11 special designed multi media keys combinations,Measures 17.1 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
- Automatically enters sleeping mode if not used for 10 minutes; Any key press will awaken and backlights turn back on
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions29. An Introduction to the Psychology of Hearing: Sixth Edition
Used Book in Good Condition
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32. Sound Studio, Seventh Edition: Audio techniques for Radio, Television, Film and Recording
- Perfectly designed for your precious Apple Pencil 1st & 2nd generation, Compatible with iPad Air 5 2022/ Air 4 2020, iPad 10.2, iPad Pro 11 / 12.9 / 10.5 / 9.7, iPad 6th/5th Gen Pencil or other Smartpen such as Samsung Stylus Pen, Surface Pen, Logitech Crayon, USB cable or earphone etc. Note: Pencil & other accessories not included, only for illustration.
- Featured with elastic pencil holders and secure straps, keep your Apple Pencil securely in place with effortless.
- Integrated mesh pocket allows you to keep your other accessories well organized, such as charging cable or earphones.
- Premium PU leather with soft non-scratch microfiber interior, protects your Apple Pencil from shocking and scratching, provides excellent protection from scratches, dirt, shocks and other daily damages.
- Durable water resistant PU leather and sealing zipper design make it more convenient to use. Available in a variety of bright and fun colors.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions33. Sennheiser HD280PRO Headphones (old model)
- Dynamic, closed ear headphones with up to 32 dB attenuation of outside sound
- Lightweight and comfortable, ergonomic design, Cord Length 3.3 9.8 feet Coiled
- Extended frequency response and warm, natural sound reproduction
- Around the ear design with padded earcups
- Earpads, headband padding, and audio cord are easily replaceable, ensuring long life
- Connectivity technology : Wired
- Dynamic, closed ear headphones with up to 32 dB attenuation of outside sound
- Lightweight and comfortable, ergonomic design
- Extended frequency response and warm, natural sound reproduction
- Collapsible earpieces for compact transport
- Earpads, headband padding, and audio cord are easily replaceable, ensuring long life
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions34. Modern Recording Techniques (Audio Engineering Society Presents)
- Solid State Drive - Internal 512GB
- 3D Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
- Sata 6GB/s 550 Mbps transfer rate
- Low power & space conscious form factors
- Easy upgrade and install
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions35. Apple Macbook 5F865LL/A 12.0-inch 512GB Intel Core M Dual-Core Laptop (2015) - Silver (Refurbished)
Renewed products look and work like new. These pre-owned products have been inspected and tested by Amazon-qualified suppliers, which typically perform a full diagnostic test, replacement of any defective parts, and a thorough cleaning process. Packaging and accessories may be generic. All products ...
▼ Read Reddit mentions36. midiplus Midi Controller, (X4 mini),white
X4 mini MIDI keyboards which have 49 weighted keys respectively. X mini MIDI keyboard is hot Plug supported. No driver is needed. It is powered by USB and no external power supply is needed3 segment backlit LED. Capacitive touch sensors to control pitch and modulation. Featured with shift for custom...
▼ Read Reddit mentions37. The Mixing Engineer's Handbook 4th Edition
- mechanical pencil
- 4b graphite lead
- aluminum
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions38. Nektar Impact LX49+ Keyboard Controller
- High quality MIDI controller keyboard designed for performers and producers wanting tactile instrument control. 49 full-size synth-action velocity-sensitive keys, 8 back-lit hyper-sensitive drum pads, 9 faders, 8 knobs, 6 transport buttons, pitch bend, modulation + octave & transpose buttons + sustain pedal socket.
- Nektar DAW integration for most popular DAWs with Mixer and Instrument modes
- Comprehensive MIDI functionailty. Compatible with all MIDI music software applications
- Mac, PC and iOS Compatible
- Includes Bigwig Studio 8-track DAW + sound content package
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions39. On Stage SMS6000 Adjustable Monitor Stands (Pair)
- Features a 9 1/2" Square platform with 1 mm thick non-slip pad
- Height adjusts from 36 1/2" to 54" with line-it-up pin-locking positions every 4"
- 18" Base offers a number of application options for set up
- 3 rubber feet for vibration dampening and leveling on solid flooring
- 3 leveling spikes for carpeted surfaces or for pinpoint contact
Features:
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Top comments mentioning products on r/musicproduction:
Summary
21. APPHOME Vertical Notebook Stand, 2 in 1 Laptop Holder, Aluminum Adjustable Portable Foldable Laptop Support Stand Compatible with MacBook, Surface, Chromebook and Gaming Laptops, Silver
▼ Read Reddit mentions22. Seismic Audio Premium Black 6 Foot Dual RCA Male Audio Patch Cable (SAPRCA6-BK)
- Model #: SAPRCA6-BK
- Contents: Premium 6 Foot Black Dual RCA Male to Dual RCA Male Audio Patch Cable
- Application: Connecting Professional and Home Audio Equipment
- Connectors: 2 RCA Male Connectors on the each end
- Features: Dual RCA Male Audio Cable, Great for left and right audio applications, 24k Gold Plated RCA Connectors, Spring strain relief, Connectors are color coded: Red and Black
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions23. Good Musician: The biggest glossary of all music production words, film scoring terms, EDM genres, audio engineering terminology, recording vocabulary, and electronic music theory definitions.
▼ Read Reddit mentions24. Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone
- Neodymium magnets and 40 millimeter drivers for powerful, detailed sound
- Closed ear design provides comfort and outstanding reduction of external noises
- 9.8 foot cord ends in gold plated plug and it is not detachable; 1/4 inch adapter included
- Folds up for storage or travel in provided soft case
- Frequency Response: 10 Hertz to 20 kilohertz
- These large diaphragm, foldable headphones feature a rugged construction, a secure, highly effective closed ear design
- Connectivity technology : Wired
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions25. BEHRINGER U-PHORIA UMC202HD, 2-Channel
- 2x2 USB 2.0 audio interface for recording microphones and instruments
- Audiophile 24-Bit/192 kHz resolution for professional audio quality
- Compatible with popular recording software, including Avid pro tools, Ableton live, Steinberg Cubase, etc.
- Streams 2 inputs / 2 outputs with ultra-low latency to your computer, supporting Mac OS X and Windows XP or higher
- 2 state-of-the-art, MIDAS designed Mic Preamplifiers with +48 V phantom power
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions26. Processing Creativity: The Tools, Practices And Habits Used To Make Music You're Happy With
▼ Read Reddit mentions27. US Cargo Control Supreme Mover Moving Blankets | 72 inch x 80 inch Heavy Duty Black and White Moving Pads| 7.5 pounds each (90 pounds per dozen) | 12 Blankets
Quilted premium cotton/polyester blend is extremely durable, and can be machine washed. Hang to dry.The ultimate moving pad for long distance moves, valuable items, and professional movers. Also a great choice to protect items in storage.The Supreme Mover moving pads are not intended for soundproofi...
▼ Read Reddit mentions28. Rii RK100+ Multiple Color Rainbow LED Backlit Large Size usb Wired Mechanical Feeling Multimedia Gaming Keyboard,Office Keyboard For Working or Primer Gaming,Office Device
- Professional Mechanical feeling backlit gaming keyboard,Ideal for desktop and PC; Can be used for gaming and office,not the real mechanical keyboard,,but it worth more.
- Support Win10, Win8, Win7, Linux, Vista, IBM PC Laptop Pad Google Android TV Box HTPC IPTV Smart TV Mac OS Raspberry Pi ,Chrome OS and Linux OS
- Features rainbow backlight with breathing light function; Press fn + light key to enter into breathing light mode; Press light button thrice to turn off backlight
- Standard 105 Keys full size keyboard; Comes with 11 special designed multi media keys combinations,Measures 17.1 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
- Automatically enters sleeping mode if not used for 10 minutes; Any key press will awaken and backlights turn back on
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions29. An Introduction to the Psychology of Hearing: Sixth Edition
Used Book in Good Condition
▼ Read Reddit mentions32. Sound Studio, Seventh Edition: Audio techniques for Radio, Television, Film and Recording
- Perfectly designed for your precious Apple Pencil 1st & 2nd generation, Compatible with iPad Air 5 2022/ Air 4 2020, iPad 10.2, iPad Pro 11 / 12.9 / 10.5 / 9.7, iPad 6th/5th Gen Pencil or other Smartpen such as Samsung Stylus Pen, Surface Pen, Logitech Crayon, USB cable or earphone etc. Note: Pencil & other accessories not included, only for illustration.
- Featured with elastic pencil holders and secure straps, keep your Apple Pencil securely in place with effortless.
- Integrated mesh pocket allows you to keep your other accessories well organized, such as charging cable or earphones.
- Premium PU leather with soft non-scratch microfiber interior, protects your Apple Pencil from shocking and scratching, provides excellent protection from scratches, dirt, shocks and other daily damages.
- Durable water resistant PU leather and sealing zipper design make it more convenient to use. Available in a variety of bright and fun colors.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions33. Sennheiser HD280PRO Headphones (old model)
- Dynamic, closed ear headphones with up to 32 dB attenuation of outside sound
- Lightweight and comfortable, ergonomic design, Cord Length 3.3 9.8 feet Coiled
- Extended frequency response and warm, natural sound reproduction
- Around the ear design with padded earcups
- Earpads, headband padding, and audio cord are easily replaceable, ensuring long life
- Connectivity technology : Wired
- Dynamic, closed ear headphones with up to 32 dB attenuation of outside sound
- Lightweight and comfortable, ergonomic design
- Extended frequency response and warm, natural sound reproduction
- Collapsible earpieces for compact transport
- Earpads, headband padding, and audio cord are easily replaceable, ensuring long life
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions34. Modern Recording Techniques (Audio Engineering Society Presents)
- Solid State Drive - Internal 512GB
- 3D Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
- Sata 6GB/s 550 Mbps transfer rate
- Low power & space conscious form factors
- Easy upgrade and install
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions35. Apple Macbook 5F865LL/A 12.0-inch 512GB Intel Core M Dual-Core Laptop (2015) - Silver (Refurbished)
Renewed products look and work like new. These pre-owned products have been inspected and tested by Amazon-qualified suppliers, which typically perform a full diagnostic test, replacement of any defective parts, and a thorough cleaning process. Packaging and accessories may be generic. All products ...
▼ Read Reddit mentions36. midiplus Midi Controller, (X4 mini),white
X4 mini MIDI keyboards which have 49 weighted keys respectively. X mini MIDI keyboard is hot Plug supported. No driver is needed. It is powered by USB and no external power supply is needed3 segment backlit LED. Capacitive touch sensors to control pitch and modulation. Featured with shift for custom...
▼ Read Reddit mentions37. The Mixing Engineer's Handbook 4th Edition
- mechanical pencil
- 4b graphite lead
- aluminum
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions38. Nektar Impact LX49+ Keyboard Controller
- High quality MIDI controller keyboard designed for performers and producers wanting tactile instrument control. 49 full-size synth-action velocity-sensitive keys, 8 back-lit hyper-sensitive drum pads, 9 faders, 8 knobs, 6 transport buttons, pitch bend, modulation + octave & transpose buttons + sustain pedal socket.
- Nektar DAW integration for most popular DAWs with Mixer and Instrument modes
- Comprehensive MIDI functionailty. Compatible with all MIDI music software applications
- Mac, PC and iOS Compatible
- Includes Bigwig Studio 8-track DAW + sound content package
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions39. On Stage SMS6000 Adjustable Monitor Stands (Pair)
- Features a 9 1/2" Square platform with 1 mm thick non-slip pad
- Height adjusts from 36 1/2" to 54" with line-it-up pin-locking positions every 4"
- 18" Base offers a number of application options for set up
- 3 rubber feet for vibration dampening and leveling on solid flooring
- 3 leveling spikes for carpeted surfaces or for pinpoint contact
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions
if you’re referring to the stand for my maschine, it’s a laptop stand that I got from amazon haha, but it actually works perfectly
laptop stand
It being balanced doesn’t really matter much unless you go far into audiophile territory, which i’m guessing you’re not at right now. all you really need to get them connected is a nice rca cable (something like this) and you should be good to go
There is a kindle book, that came first. We made it first as a book, and then as an app. Maybe for IOS users for now it may be interesting. Kindle book is a little better, because it has all words in categories. For example word Compression and all relative terms to compression, etc. So, just put a link if anyone interested.
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Musician-production-engineering-terminology-ebook/dp/B072M8QRLN/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1498901012&sr=1-1&keywords=good+musician
These correct? Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AJIF4E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RzRKDbT1NE7K3
Also thank you! I definitely like them so far and they are about $50 cheaper than some other models I’ve looked at.
This is the one I use and it works really well, would definitely recommend for a first audio interface. BEHRINGER U-PHORIA UMC202HD, 2-Channel ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QHURUBE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_v0wkDbXTEJ1G7
Or of you dont want to spend time building all of this or if you dont have the tools needed: buy moving blankets and hang them either on the walls or get a strong backdrop stand and hang them behind you. Here is the link to the blankets I have at my home studio (cheaper than the “pro” blankets but work almost the same) :
Supreme Mover Moving Blankets | 72 inch x 80 inch Heavy Duty Black and White Moving Pads| 7.5 pounds each (90 pounds per dozen) | 12 Blankets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JZRHS8Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3KX1CbYS6FE8C
The Audio engineering sub has a very good ‘fundamentals’ page here.
Some of the following books are about specific aspects of sound design, some focus on acoustics, some on the technical aspects of engineering and some on psychoacoustics. They are all really good references.
Designing Sound. Andy Farnell
Master Handbook of Acoustics. F.Alton Everest
Audio-Vision Sound on Screen. Michel Chion
The Sound Studio - Alec Nisbett
Spectromorphology - Explaining Sound Shapes. Dennis Smalley
An Introduction to the Psychology of Hearing. Brian Moore
Sound System Engineering. Davis/Patronis.Jr/Brown
Master Handbook of Acoustics. F.Alton Everest
I have the Sennheiser HD280s , they have a good flat response that helps me fine tune the levels.
*Pulls up PDF of book, flips to table of contents. *
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Yeah, just by looking at the section headings and subjects, this is all about live sound reinforcement. Not really that useful for DAW music production. Unless you're aiming to be a FOH engineer.
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You want a good book for learning about music technology, recording, and FX? The book Modern Recording Techniques may be more in the alley of what you're looking for. I'm sure you can find a PDF of it online, but its one of the few books I recommend actually purchasing.
I would recommend getting this MacBook and activate a Windows 10 key for about 10 bucks on amazon, or you could still use the base MacOS if you want FL Studio or you could run anything else if you need to. Sorry, I only produce on my Desktop and I don’t dabble to much in laptops, hope this helps
I bought this a few days ago and I literally can’t put it down. I would highly recommend. It will help indefinitely.
Nektar Impact LX49+ Keyboard Controller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HZWL64O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_reiFDb0FVAD9H
This one has amazing presets that should work automatically with your software synths. There’s a smaller version similar to the akai mpk mini. Nektar is the way to go 100%.
I recommend these OSS speaker stands SMS6000.
Been using them for four years with a pair of Yamaha HS8, but I have never used isolation pads on them. You could more than likely get some auralex foam and you'll be fine.
This book is short and to the point: https://www.amazon.com/Music-Sight-Singing-Robert-Ottman/dp/0205760082/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=sight+singing+ottman&qid=1573010981&sprefix=sight+singing+ott&sr=8-5
This is a standard College theory textbook.
https://www.amazon.com/Tonal-Harmony-Stefan-Kostka/dp/125944709X
Keep in mind that learning theory should be paired with sight singing (vocalizing the rhythms and melodoes). I'd recommend learning basic piano as well.
I got a lot out of "Processing Creativity" by Jesse Canon
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https://www.amazon.com/Processing-Creativity-Tools-Practices-Habits/dp/0988561336
I have the midiplus x4 mini
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https://www.amazon.com/midiplus-X4-mini-Keyboard-Controller/dp/B01MXGPIJU
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high quality keys/tension for the price. I like it a lot