Breakthrough Sound Design helps you turn ideas in your head into real sounds, develop your signature style, and skyrocket the quality of your music.
Caught in the never-ending struggle of trying to find or create sounds that fit your song?
Find it impossible to get that sound… the sound you know will take your project to the next level… from your head and into your DAW?
Ever found yourself scrolling through preset packs hoping to find the right sound for your song, but with no luck?
I’m not going to tell you that learning sound design is the most important thing a producer can do.
That’s a flat-out lie.
But it is a crucial component of THE most important skill in a producer’s arsenal: closing the mind-to-DAW gap.
In other words: being able to take the ideas and sounds in your head, and recreate them inside your DAW. Rapidly and accurately.
So instead of it looking like this for you…
It looks more like this…
Many producers take the time to learn theory, songwriting, and a host of other skills that help to close this mind-to-DAW gap… but still find themselves frustrated when they can’t reproduce the sound and style that they desire.
99% of the time, it’s because they simply don’t know how.
Maybe this is you.
You can put down a chord progression you like… a catchy melody…
But the sound itself is where you get stuck. You have it in your head, but it just doesn’t come out how you want it to come out.
You find some presets that are close, but not close enough.
And while music theory, songwriting, arrangement and mixing are ALL fundamentally important… there’s nothing that will help you close the mind-to-DAW gap faster than knowing sound design.
Despite this, many producers still look for shortcuts that they think will help them close this dreaded mind-to-DAW gap.
Sometimes these shortcuts actually work, but none of them are long term solutions. None of them will consistently close the mind-to-DAW gap.
The only thing that will truly do that is an understanding and knowledge of sound design and synthesis. In other words, knowing how to precisely and accurately design the sound that’s swimming around in your head.
Like anything good in life, sound design doesn’t come easy.
In fact, most producers see it as one of the more complicated parts of music production.
But there are 3 key struggles that almost all producers face when it comes to sound design.
This is by far the most common struggle that producers have when it comes to sound design.
They simply don’t have the synthesis and post-processing knowledge to craft the sound they desire—the sound they hear so clearly in their head.
Sound design is complicated. There’s lots of terminology, different styles of synthesis, effects, and parameters that you need to understand in order to design the sounds you want.
For many producers, this leads to paralysis. There seems to be so much to learn that they don’t know where to even begin.
Sound design is complicated. There’s lots of terminology, different styles of synthesis, effects, and parameters that you need to understand in order to design the sounds you want.
For many producers, this leads to paralysis. There seems to be so much to learn that they don’t know where to even begin.
How would it impact your music if you were extremely competent in sound design?
Imagine this…
You sit down to start a new song.
As soon as you sit down and open your DAW, you hear birds chirping outside. Immediately, you have an idea for a new sound in your head, inspired by the chirping.
In the past, you’d reach for the nearest preset pack hoping to find the exact sound you want… only to be disappointed.
But this time, it’s different.
You open up your favourite synth and start making the sound that you hear in your head.
You know exactly which parameters to twist, settings to enable, filters to use, and post-processing effects to add in order to create the sound in your head.
You’re so happy with the sound that it leads to more inspiration, and you instantly hear a melody idea in your head. One thing leads to another, and before you know it, you‘ve finished a unique, original track that you’re proud to call your own.
Knowing sound design and synthesis can help you achieve exactly this. It can help you close the mind-to-DAW gap so you can make the music you want to make.
But there’s a range of other benefits that come from learning sound design. We surveyed our audience, asking the above question: “How would it impact your music if you were extremely competent in sound design?”
The three most popular answers (from 732 survey responses) were:
This is the power of breakthrough sound design, and you can experience it.
If you want to drive your music forward, speed up your workflow, and create your own signature sound, then you and I both know that sound design is a big part of that equation.
Problem is, most producers who try to learn sound design either give up, or simply don’t get far enough to the point where it really makes a difference.
If you want to get really damn good at sound design, here’s the path…
I’ve talked to dozens of producers who failed to pick up sound design because they took this approach.
They tried hacking together a bunch of resources: YouTube tutorials, books, random tips and tricks from Reddit… you name it.
They learned a few things, but ultimately got frustrated and put sound design in the “too hard” basket.
Why? Because they had no structure or plan. They were taking the slow approach, packed with trial and error. It’s great if you have time to burn, but let’s be honest: most of us don’t.
Sound design is cool.
Everyone likes to show off the fact that they can use Serum like a pro, and make crazy sounds.
And that’s what producers want to do as soon as they start learning about sound design. They make the mistake of trying to learn complicated, advanced techniques before they’ve even developed a foundation.
They might be able to make a complex dubstep growl from memory (because they watched the same YouTube tutorial as everyone else), but if you ask them to tweak it or make a different sound? They get stuck.You need to develop a solid foundation first.
Once the foundation is in place, the best thing you can do is just put the time in. Work, practice, design, experiment, learn.
This is the time-consuming part, but it’s also one of the most important.
Unfortunately, most producers stop at step 2. They develop the foundation, and then think they know enough.
But the difference between an amateur sound designer and a pro is hours of systematic practice (not just blind trial & error).
We’ve taken decades of sound design experience and knowledge, and compacted it into an actionable online program that helps you level up your sound design skills (from beginner, to intermediate, then advanced).
Whether you’re completely new to sound design and synthesis, or you know the basics but keep struggling to close the gap between what’s in your head and what ends up in your DAW, then this is the course for you.
Learn the basics of synthesis and develop a cohesive understanding of how everything works.
Discover the power of post-processing and take your sounds from 2D to 3D with key techniques and workflows.
Create truly groundbreaking and unique sounds by harnessing the power of sampling, resampling, and sample-based synthesis.
Learn the “big picture” of how to layer effectively without muddying up your mix
Learn how to integrate sound design into your production workflow so it fits with your composition, arrangement and mix.
Take your skill to the next level and develop a unique edge by mastering next-level techniques and tools.
In this module, you’ll develop a solid foundational understanding of sound design and synthesis. By the end of it, you’ll have a clear picture of how sound design and synthesis fits into your production workflow.
Many producers don’t know where to start when it comes to sound design because they look at a synth (like Serum) and get overwhelmed by all the knobs and parameters.
The solution to this confusion is to build a strong understanding and “mental map” of how synthesis works.
That’s what we’ll cover in module 2. You’ll learn how a synth works, inside and out, so you can start making sense of it all.
In this module, you’ll take your sounds from 2D to 3D by learning all you need to know about sound design processing and manipulation. The end result? You’ll be able to take a simple sound that you’ve synthesized, and turn it into something that fits with the rest of your song perfectly.
In this module, you’ll learn how you can make the most out of pre-existing samples and sounds by curating, manipulating and arranging them in completely different contexts. We’ll dive into techniques like warping, time-stretching, reversing, pitching and even recording your own sounds (using tools you likely already have).
In this module, we dive deep into layering. You’ll learn the “big picture” of how to layer effectively without muddying up your mix, and also how to avoid layering overkill (where you make the sound worse instead of better).
You might know how to design great sounds, but that means nothing if you can’t bring your sound design chops into the context of everything else going on in the production process.
In module 6, you’ll learn all about how to integrate sound design into your workflow, and how it fits in with everything else (including composition and mixing).
In this module, you’ll learn all about advanced sound design and be introduced to less-common synthesis techniques like FM synthesis and granular synthesis. You’ll also learn about physical modelling and non-realtime processing tools.
Learn how to synthesize and design popular sounds in 9 different genres…
Taught by professional DnB producer HumaNature, this masterclass will teach you:
Get access to our Find Your Sound masterclass coming Feb 2021. You’ll learn
We update our courses regularly and add in more content. You get lifetime access to Breakthrough Sound Design and ALL updates we make to it.
We truly believe in what we’re selling, but if it doesn’t work for you—we understand. Just send us an email and we’ll refund you.
Ever enrolled in a course and felt left behind? That’s the last thing we want for you. You’ll have access to our support team from day one.
All you need is a copy of ANY popular DAW and XFER Records Serum.
You can start using Serum for just $10 per month on a “rent-to-own” plan (this is an affiliate link).
Enrollment is currently closed. Join the waiting list to be notified when we next open it up. Alternatively, enroll in the Pro Producer Bundle and get instant access.
“Unlike other mixing courses, I’ve actually been able to apply all of these techniques in my own tracks as well. It helped me finish off 3 tracks in two weeks, and get one signed to a bigger label!”
“This course demystifies many aspects of the mixing process. Having access to multiple, successful, industry professional instructors makes for an invaluable learning experience.”
We’re not just interested in teaching you the basics. We want to help you take things to the next level. We want to give you results.
With over 10 years of music production experience, Aden heads up the blog and video content here at EDMProd.
Outside of that, he has produced a variety of music styles, including lofi hip-hop, deep house and drum & bass, which have amassed 100,000s of plays across the world under the alias ‘Artsea’.
He’s an expert sound designer with a knack for explaining things deeply and clearly—as you’ll notice inside the course.
You know sound design and synthesis are important, and you really want to close that mind-to-DAW gap and start crafting your signature sound.
In fact, you’ve known this for a while, and if you’re like most producers, you’ve already tried learning sound design.
The slow approach is the default approach. It’s what most of us will fall into if we lack a solid alternative.
But what if instead of taking this slow approach, filled with blind trial & error, frustration, and lack of progress… what if you could rapidly and systematically learn synthesis and sound design so that you can finally make the music you want to make?
Instead of random YouTube tutorials and average courses, you have access to a step-by-step, foundational program that teaches you the why, what, when, and how of sound design. You won’t just walk away with a bunch of techniques, you’ll walk away with a real skill that you can confidently use when producing.
Would you finally be able to craft that unique style you’re after?
Would you feel like more of an “artist” knowing that you’re designing original sounds, instead of just relying on popular presets that everyone else is using?
Or is it the missing piece in your arsenal of music production skills that, if learned, would transform you into the well-rounded producer you want to be?
Here’s what some of our readers and students have to say…
“My music would sound more genuine and closer to what’s in my head.”
“Things I make would stop sounding like early 90s Casio demos.”
“Essentially, it would remove me from the homogenous class of moderately talented bedroom producers with decent ears and ideas, and put me in the class of producers that have their own unique, definitive, and identifiable sound.”
“I’d be able to create the sound I’m looking for without wasting precious time browsing through countless presets or sample packs.”
“Would make production 1,000 times easier for me.”
There’s more to sound design than just knowing how to create a smooth pluck or filthy neuro bass.
Perhaps the most important skill, in all of sound design, is knowing how to create and tweak sounds that complement everything else going on in your project.
You can create something that sounds impressive when listened to in isolation from the rest of your project, but as soon as you try to integrate it… it doesn’t work. It sounds out of place. It’s not the right sound.
Learning how to make sounds work together is a skill. It’s not something that you can just learn from one YouTube tutorial. It’s something that needs to be built up through deep knowledge and practice.
We’ve made this a key component of Breakthrough Sound Design. Not only will you learn the hard tactical skills, but you’ll also develop an intuition of how to create cohesive projects made up of sounds and samples that mesh together perfectly.
We are confident that Breakthrough Sound Design will help you level up your sound design game, but we know that it’s quite a commitment to enroll in a course of this size. That’s why we want to give you 30 days to go through the content, try it out, and make sure that it’s really helping you.
You can enroll and go through as much of the course as you want in 30 days. If you don’t LOVE it, then we’ll refund 100% of your money. No sneaky tactics. No “action-based” refund policy where you have to watch X amount of videos or do the worksheets. Just send us a simple email and let us know if it didn’t work out for you.
Turn ideas in your head into real sounds, craft your unique style, and skyrocket the quality of your music.
Only available inside Breakthrough Sound Design. Watch on your desktop, tablet, or mobile device.
Ask questions under videos, or get help in our private mastermind group for EDMProd premium students only.
Enrollment is currently closed. Join the waiting list to be notified when we next open it up. Alternatively, enroll in the Pro Producer Bundle and get instant access.
Nope! Although Breakthrough Sound Design is taught in Ableton Live, you can use practically any DAW and still follow along just fine.
You will need Xfer Serum to get the most out of the course.
A common concern people have when signing up to a course of this size is that they’ll run out of time and fall behind.
That can’t happen with this program as it’s self-paced. You can go through it in a matter of weeks if you’re extremely diligent and have a lot of time, or you can go through it at a slower pace and take it all in. Whether it takes weeks, months, or even years—it doesn’t matter. You’ll always have access to the course material.
The course itself consists of online videos, split up by walkthroughs and modules.
After you sign up and complete your payment, you’ll instantly get an email from our course platform with information on how to access the course. Your bonuses will arrive in a separate email within just a few minutes. You can start the course whenever you please.
Great! Feel free to use the chatbox to the bottom right of the page, or email us ([email protected])
Learn how to master the fundamentals of electronic music production with the best roadmap for new producers