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As Futures Untold said in "The future of the Production forum" thread, we'll be working on a complete refont of the production bible and we'll take all the help we can get.

Here's a list of the different topics. Let us know which one(s) you're willing to help with.

* Free vst(i)s/AU linkage ** Futures Untold has done a great job for vsts so far, but there isn't much about specific Mac/Logic programs **

* Samples linkage ** Blizzard's on it, feel free to help **

* Sampling

* Drums: layering, EQing, processing, etc ** Johnny Beat's in charge of collecting infos from previous threads **

* Basslines: all kind of techniques you can think of for making basslines ** Futures Untold's on it, feel free to contribute **

* Synthesizing tips & tricks

* Arrangement tips & tricks ** slightlybored is on it but feel free to join in if you like **

* Mixdown

* Premastering/Mastering : everything that makes sound engineers's job easier comes here

* Music theory ** .klimaxx's on it**

* Rythm theory

* Digital audio theory (subtractive synthesizing, additive, FM, etc) ** neka's working on a FAQ for subtractive synth, Futures Untold for EQ & compression **

* Random tips & tricks

* Magazines/books/online resources/etc linkage

* Distributing your music: plate cutting places, etc

* Also if people are up to it, it could be nice to have Q&A threads about common sequencers & possibly synths. This would definitely prevent having repeated questions (think "How to automate LFO when synced in Massive").
Renoise : Daft tnuc (unless someone else's dying to do it)
Reason : Hugh

i would be more than happy to offer help on reason, how to set up your rack effectively etc.

im too rusty with most things to write any substantial amount of content but i offer my services to proof-read/structure to anybody that feels more comfortable just writing a bunch and leaving the rest to someone else =)

also, i still have my pack of ten dupbstep midi drum loops if you would like to chuck in the sticky somewhere?

=)

if you guys need any graphic design help ie. photoshop etc, i'd be willing to help.

also, if you need to do a section about actual music theory or scales etc, i'm grade 8 piano so i could do that easily (eg. for people that are stuck for bassline and melody inspiration)

all the best.

I'm willing to collect the topics from the forum aout drums, plus add a bit to it.

Hit me up if I should start doing it.

I got 'nuff sample packs and heaps of stuff ive chopped and made myself, I'll make a divshare account, upload 'nuff and give account / password to some trusted people ney bother

Thanks everyone. I'll add your names in the main thread next to the section you wish to work on.
If you have any ideas about additional topics, let us know.

@ lilt & Legendary: please PM links to your sample packs to Futures Untold or myself. In order to keep it tidy, please sort samples in categories (drums, bass, fx, etc).

@ .klimaxx: would you possibly collect & synthesize infos of existing topics?

I can do an FAQ on subtractive synths. PM me cause i don't come here much

Daft tnuc wrote:
@ .klimaxx: would you possibly collect & synthesize infos of existing topics?

what exactly do you mean by infos of existing topics? lol i'd be glad to do it if you specify a bit clearer

Can't I work on the samples aspect of things?

What about free AU linkage as well? Show some love to the Logic users in the forum...


For example, www.kvraudio.com has loads of both AUs and VSTs.

i'm curious what exactly you are looking for. are you looking to collect all the relevant threads to each topic in this forum? are you looking for completely original tutorials for the topics?

the way i see it, as someone else pointed out, dubstep doesn't really have that many exclusive production techniques...

so, i think it would be really nice and simple to separate all the important topics, with a brief introduction as to what it is (for real newbies) and why it is important. followed by links to some of the better tutorials already out there.

there are a ton of really great tutorials of different levels on all kinds of topics, from very broad stuff to really detailed and specific.
but, there is also a ton of shit out there.
having clearly organized links and references to just the well done and effective guides and tutorials would save everybody a lot of time.

basically just giving real clear links to the best online resources, and making it easy to find answers to the questions you've got.

i would suggest adding a "sampling" section, as opposed to just samples, adding a comprehensive bass section, and as well as music theory, how about some links and info on digital audio theory and midi? also rhythm theory? could be a sub category of music theory


just some of my thoughts, i'd be willing to collect some of my favorite links and tutorials to various topics, but i dont think i'd be much help writing out my own tutorials.

.klimaxx wrote:

Daft tnuc wrote:
@ .klimaxx: would you possibly collect & synthesize infos of existing topics?

what exactly do you mean by infos of existing topics? lol i'd be glad to do it if you specify a bit clearer

Sorry about my shit english... I meant that there are already threads here about music theory, some of them are great value. It might be good to search for and regroup them and then, if you feel like, improve them.

DougD wrote:What about free AU linkage as well? Show some love to the Logic users in the forum...

Sure, sorry for the oblivion. Are you offering to do it?

NoSpin wrote:are you looking to collect all the relevant threads to each topic in this forum?

Yes. And possibly improve them. I'm not really qualified for the task but again it's a collective work.

NoSpin wrote:are you looking for completely original tutorials for the topics?

Yes, if people are providing them.

NoSpin wrote:dubstep doesn't really have that many exclusive production techniques...

Agreed. Maybe the basslines part will be a bit specific but everything else is general computer music material.

NoSpin wrote:so, i think it would be really nice and simple to separate all the important topics, with a brief introduction as to what it is (for real newbies) and why it is important. followed by links to some of the better tutorials already out there.

there are a ton of really great tutorials of different levels on all kinds of topics, from very broad stuff to really detailed and specific.
but, there is also a ton of shit out there.
having clearly organized links and references to just the well done and effective guides and tutorials would save everybody a lot of time.

That's what we're willing to do.

NoSpin wrote:i would suggest adding a "sampling" section, as opposed to just samples, adding a comprehensive bass section, and as well as music theory, how about some links and info on digital audio theory and midi? also rhythm theory? could be a sub category of music theory

Adding sampling, digital audio, midi & rythm theory sections to the list.
What about the comprehensive bass? How would it be different from the basslines section?

Um, I've got plenty of ideas for a bass techniques thread!

Also, I'll track down compression & EQ threads, articles & advice...

I'm sort of done with collecting the drums' advice.

Should I just post it now?

Sure, sorry for the oblivion. Are you offering to do it?

I don't know if my knowledge of AUs is that comprehensive. I still use Logic 7 on a 1.3.9 Mac... I've got the plugs I like and don't really try to get new ones.

DougD wrote:

Sure, sorry for the oblivion. Are you offering to do it?

I don't know if my knowledge of AUs is that comprehensive. I still use Logic 7 on a 1.3.9 Mac... I've got the plugs I like and don't really try to get new ones.

Mate, if you have the time, knowledge and energy, your input will undoubtedly assist someone with less knowledge than you about AU plugins.

If your willing to search through previous threads and to hunt down good links etc, then it will be appreciated!

Peace

I want to do a synthesis basics section. I'll try to create some graphics that explain this stuff too...

basically, i've been searching the the DSF past threads for hours, and nothing has ever been posted that is relevant, accurate and easy to understand all at once.

i'd be happy to write and possibly create some graphics to introduce musicians to music theory topics such as scales, chords, arpeggios, time signatures, melodies, diminished chords and anything else anyone wants me to do..

any suggestions as to what else i can write about?

what stuff are you guys itching to know?

cheers.

.klimaxx wrote:basically, i've been searching the the DSF past threads for hours, and nothing has ever been posted that is relevant, accurate and easy to understand all at once.

i'd be happy to write and possibly create some graphics to introduce musicians to music theory topics such as scales, chords, arpeggios, time signatures, melodies, diminished chords and anything else anyone wants me to do..

any suggestions as to what else i can write about?

what stuff are you guys itching to know?

cheers.

wow! your dedicated!

I think that if you still have the energy to compile a new thread that sums up everything you could find/know about music theory, that would be a great service for everybody!

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I was thinking of a method for doing this for everyone involved here.
Perhaps we should;

1. Compile our new threads individually based on all the info we can dig up using the search function.

2. Post them.

3. Wait a week for people to add extra input, ie, new links, thoughts, ideas, theories and techniques.

4. Recompile a new mega thread (production bible v2) based on all the fresh input from people.

5. Lock & sticky it so it remains as non confusing as possible. (We should write a big note saying if people have stuff to add, pm the orginal poster and they can update it).....

Waddaya reckon?