A treasure trove of resources for music producers
Free lessons, tools and sounds for producers and DJs, the deals Academy artists share with members, and the courses, plugins and gear we actually use.
Resources
3 free picks open to everyone. 12 more in the vault.
The lessons, plugins, sounds and tools we point our own students to. Invest in yourself as a producer and open the whole vault with HMA Plus.
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Learn
Hands-on lessons in the browser: beats, basslines, chords, melodies and song structure. Great first stop for beginners.
Play with a synth in your browser and learn what every knob does: oscillators, filters…
Chords and melodies of thousands of songs, shown as they play. See why the progressions…
Clear, practical videos on mixing, sound design and getting around your DAW.
Creative challenges and experiments that shake loose new ideas when you are stuck.
Free Plugins & Instruments
A powerful wavetable synth with a free version that covers almost everything.
Open-source hybrid synth with deep modulation and hundreds of presets.
Beautifully recorded instruments and textures, from soft pianos to strings and choirs.
Huge reverbs and delays for pads, atmospheres and space.
A dynamic EQ that tames harsh resonances only when they happen.
Samples & Sounds
Hundreds of thousands of Creative Commons sounds. Check each licence before you release.
Community loops and acapellas, free to use in your tracks.
Tools
Find the key and BPM of any song, and tracks that mix well with it.
A simple, free audio editor for trimming, recording and quick fixes.
Business & Career
Straight talk on releasing music, royalties, touring and making a living as an…
Release plans, checklists, an EPK, riders, pitch emails, a booking agreement and more, written for independent producers and DJs.
Partner deals
From our partnersDiscounts the Academy has agreed with brands we use ourselves. Everyone can see the offers; the codes and links are for HMA Plus members.
Partner deals are on the way.
Member perks
Deals Academy artists share with the community. Got one? Add it from your dashboard. How to claim each one is for HMA Plus members.
How to claim it and the link are for HMA Plus members.