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# Awesome Music Production



A curated list of software, hardware, and other resources to create music.



> [!TIP]

> I use this knowledge to produce music as my alter ego Leo Mask. \

> Check it out at [leomask.com](https://leomask.com)!



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**Table Of Contents**



- [Software](#software)

  - [Audio Workstations](#audio-workstations)

  - [Libraries](#libraries)

  - [Synthesizers](#synthesizers)

  - [Apps](#apps)

  - [Webapps](#webapps)

  - [Virtual Reality](#virtual-reality)

  - [Guitar, Ukulele, …](#guitar-ukulele-)

- [Services](#services)

  - [AI Music Creation](#ai-music-creation)

  - [Music Distribution](#music-distribution)

  - [Music Promotion](#music-promotion)

  - [Sound / Sample Providers](#sound--sample-providers)

- [Datasets](#datasets)

- [Misc](#misc)

- [Hardware](#hardware)

  - [Synthesizers](#synthesizers-1)

  - [MIDI Controllers](#midi-controllers)

  - [Instruments](#instruments)

  - [Workstations](#workstations)

- [Community](#community)

- [Knowledge](#knowledge)

  - [Misc](#misc-1)

  - [Articles](#articles)

  - [Research](#research)



## Software



### Audio Workstations



- [Ableton]

- [ACID] - A DAW known for its loop-based music creation.

- [Ardour]

- [Bitwig]

- [Cubase]

- [FL Studio] - A complete software music production environment.

- [Garage Band]

- [Giada] - Minimal audio tool for DJs, live performers and musicians.

- [GridSound] - Free online DAW implemented with the Web Audio API.

- [Helio] - Libre music composition software.

- [LMMS] - Comprehensive open source, cross platform DAW.

- [Logic Pro X]

- [Meadowlark] - Open-source, cross platform DAW.

- [Mixcraft] - DAW software for Windows.

- [Pro Tools]

- [Radium] - Tracker-like music editor with additional GUI controls.

- [Reaper] - Complete digital audio production app for Windows and macOS.

- [Remixlive] - A dynamic music creation tool that lets you play loops and sounds.

- [Renoise] - Complete, multi-platform DAW with a music-tracker based approach.

- [Rytmik Studio] - Music creation software.

- [Stargate DAW] - All-in-one DAW and plugin suite for Windows, macOS and Linux.

- [Studio One] - Complete DAW and live show sequencing.

- [TuneFlow] - Free, AI-powered DAW that provides lyrics/music generation, stem separation, MIDI transcription, as well as full editing and mixing capabilities.

- [Waveform Pro] - A DAW designed for the needs of modern music producers.

- [Zrythm] - Cross-platform DAW.



[Ableton]: https://ableton.com/live

[ACID]: https://www.magix.com/us/music-editing/acid/

[Ardour]: https://ardour.org

[Bitwig]: https://www.bitwig.com/

[Cubase]: http://steinberg.net/en/products/cubase

[FL Studio]: https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio/

[Garage Band]: https://apple.com/mac/garageband

[Giada]: https://www.giadamusic.com

[GridSound]: https://github.com/gridsound/daw

[Helio]: https://helio.fm/

[LMMS]: https://lmms.io/

[Logic Pro X]: https://apple.com/logic-pro

[Meadowlark]: https://github.com/MeadowlarkDAW

[Mixcraft]: https://acoustica.com/products/mixcraft

[Pro Tools]: https://www.avid.com/pro-tools

[Radium]: https://github.com/kmatheussen/radium

[Reaper]: http://reaper.fm

[Remixlive]: https://www.mixvibes.com/remixlive

[Renoise]: https://www.renoise.com

[Rytmik Studio]: https://store.steampowered.com/app/657280/Rytmik_Studio/

[Stargate DAW]: https://github.com/stargatedaw/stargate

[Studio One]: https://www.presonus.com/products/Studio-One

[TuneFlow]: https://tuneflow.com

[Waveform Pro]: https://www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-pro

[Zrythm]: https://www.zrythm.org



### Libraries



- [Alda] - A music programming language for musicians.

- [ATM CLI] - Command line tool for generating and working with MIDI files.

- [Aubio] - Segmentation, pitch detection, tapping the beat

    and producing midi streams.

- [Augmented Audio] - Library for audio programming written in Rust.

- [Band.js] - Music composer interface for the Web Audio API.

- [Blip] - Looping and sampling with the Web Audio API.

- [Cane] - A small MIDI sequencer DSL designed around vectors and euclidean rhythms.

- [CSound] - A sound and music computing system.

- [Dplug] - Library to make audio plug-ins with the D programming language.

- [Euterpea] - In Haskell embedded language for computer music applications.

- [Faust] - Functional programming language

    for sound synthesis and audio processing.

- [FourVoices] - Automatic music generator for four-part writing.

- [Glicol] - Graph-oriented live coding language and music/audio DSP library written in Rust.

- [Gwion] - A strongly-timed programming language aimed at music creation. Heavily inspired by ChucK.

- [Houdini Music Toolset] - Adding MIDI functionality to 3D program [Houdini].

- [Klasma] - Chiptune music composition kit.

- [Kord] - Music theory binary and library for Rust and JavaScript.

- [libsoundio] - Cross platform audio input and output library.

- [LickCreator] - Online web based music notation.

- [Leipzig] - Composition library for Clojure and ClojureScript.

- [Magenta] - Music and Art Generation with Machine Intelligence.

- [Magiclock] - Feel MIDI clock beat via the magic trackpad.

- [Megra.rs] - A Rust library for algorithmic music composition.

- [meSing.js] - JavaScript singing synthesis library.

- [Microm] - JavaScript library to convert browser microphone to mp3.

- [Music Suite] - Haskell based language for describing music.

- [Nashville] - Convert Nashville Number System (NNS) entries to chords.

- [Node Speaker] - Output PCM audio data to the speakers.

- [Octavian] - Utility to reason about notes, frequencies, and intervals.

- [Orca] - Esoteric programming language to create procedural sequencers.

- [Overtone] - Open Source toolkit for designing synthesizers

    and collaborating with music.

- [Pedalboard.js] - JavaScript framework to develop audio effects for guitars.

- [Pippi] - Computer music with python.

- [PitchFinder] & [Node PitchFinder] - Javascript (and node c++ addon)

    with pitch detection algorithms

- [Pop2Piano] - Pop audio-based piano cover generation.

- [PureScript Ocarina] - Web-audio library for interactive media and games.

- [React Music] - Create beats with [React].

- [Repitch] - Real-time polyphonic MIDI-controlled audio pitch shifting.

- [Rust Music Theory] - A music theory guide written in Rust.

- [Sardine] - A music live coding library for Python.

- [Scribbletune] - Create music with JavaScript.

- [Sharp11] - Music theorization and improvisation engine.

- [Slang] - Simple audio programming language implemented in JavaScript.

- [Spectmorph] - Analyze samples of instruments, and combine (morph) them.

- [Spleeter] - Source separation library (e.g. extract drums from a track).

- [Step Sequencer] - Elm step sequencer for programming drum beats.

- [Teoria] - JavaScript library for music theory.

- [TidalCycles] - Programming language to describe polyphonic, polyrhythmic,

    and generative music sequences.

- [timbre.js] - JavaScript library for objective sound programming.

- [Tonal] - Functional music theory library.

- [Tone.js] - A Web Audio framework for making interactive music in the browser.

- [Tuna] - An audio effects library for the Web Audio API.

- [VCV Rack] - Open source virtual modular synthesizer.

- [Verovio] - Music notation engraving library.

- [Vexwarp] - JavaSCript library for audio time stretching and pitch shifting.

- [Vivid] - High quality audio in Haskell with SuperCollider.



[Alda]: https://github.com/alda-lang/alda

[Augmented Audio]: https://github.com/yamadapc/augmented-audio

[Megra.rs]: https://github.com/the-drunk-coder/megra.rs

[Glicol]: https://github.com/chaosprint/glicol

[ATM CLI]: https://github.com/allthemusicllc/atm-cli

[Aubio]: https://aubio.org

[Band.js]: https://github.com/meenie/band.js

[Blip]: http://jshanley.github.io/blip

[Cane]: https://github.com/Jackojc/cane

[CSound]: https://csound.com/index.html

[Dplug]: https://github.com/AuburnSounds/dplug

[Euterpea]: http://www.euterpea.com

[Faust]: https://faust.grame.fr

[FourVoices]: https://github.com/erickim555/FourVoices

[Gwion]: https://github.com/Gwion/Gwion

[Houdini]: https://www.sidefx.com/products/houdini/

[Houdini Music Toolset]: https://github.com/andrew-lowell/HMT

[Klasma]: https://github.com/hdgarrood/klasma

[Kord]: https://github.com/twitchax/kord

[Leipzig]: https://github.com/ctford/leipzig

[libsoundio]: http://libsound.io

[LickCreator]: https://twitter.com/lickcreator

[Magenta]: https://magenta.tensorflow.org

[Magiclock]: https://github.com/faroit/magiclock

[meSing.js]: https://github.com/usdivad/mesing

[Microm]: https://github.com/zzarcon/microm

[Music Suite]: http://music-suite.github.io

[Nashville]: https://github.com/sgoudie/nashville

[Node PitchFinder]: https://github.com/cristovao-trevisan/node-pitchfinder

[Node Speaker]: https://github.com/TooTallNate/node-speaker

[Octavian]: https://github.com/stevekinney/octavian

[Orca]: https://hundredrabbits.itch.io/orca

[Overtone]: https://github.com/overtone/overtone

[Pedalboard.js]: https://github.com/dashersw/pedalboard.js

[Pippi]: https://pippi.world

[PitchFinder]: https://github.com/peterkhayes/pitchfinder

[Pop2Piano]: https://sweetcocoa.github.io/pop2piano_samples/

[PureScript Ocarina]: https://mikesol.github.io/purescript-ocarina/

[React Music]: https://github.com/FormidableLabs/react-music

[React]: https://reactjs.org/

[Repitch]: https://github.com/maxwellpollack/repitch

[Rust Music Theory]: https://github.com/ozankasikci/rust-music-theory

[Sardine]: https://github.com/Bubobubobubobubo/sardine

[Scribbletune]: https://github.com/scribbletune/scribbletune

[Sharp11]: https://github.com/jsrmath/sharp11

[Slang]: http://slang.kylestetz.com

[Spectmorph]: http://www.spectmorph.org

[Spleeter]: https://github.com/deezer/spleeter

[Step Sequencer]: https://github.com/bholtbholt/step-sequencer

[Teoria]: https://github.com/saebekassebil/teoria

[TidalCycles]: https://tidalcycles.org

[timbre.js]: https://mohayonao.github.io/timbre.js/

[Tonal]: https://github.com/danigb/tonal

[Tone.js]: https://github.com/Tonejs/Tone.js

[Tuna]: https://github.com/Theodeus/tuna

[VCV Rack]: https://vcvrack.com

[Verovio]: https://www.verovio.org

[Vexwarp]: https://github.com/0xfe/vexwarp

[Vivid]: https://vivid-synth.com



### Synthesizers



- [Altitude] - Advanced hybrid synthesis workstation.

- [Amsynth] - Synthesizer with a classic subtractive synthesizer topology.

- [Apricot] - Efficient hybrid synthesizer with a massive sound.

- [Fluctus] - Simple 3-operator FM synthesizer.

- [Helm] - GPL licensed polyphonic synth with lots of modulation.

- [Integrate] - Old-school virtual analog synthesizer.

- [NSynth Super] - Open source AI synth from the Google Magenta team.

- [OpenUtau] - Open source vocals synthesis platform.

- [Regency] - Multi-tiered phase distortion system.

- [SAW] - A simple synthesizer with a clean UI and straightforward functionality.

- [Surge Synthesizer] - Open source digital synthesizer.

- [Yoshimi] - Software audio synthesizer.



[Altitude]: https://nakst.gitlab.io/altitude/

[Amsynth]: https://amsynth.github.io

[Apricot]: https://nakst.gitlab.io/apricot/

[Fluctus]: https://nakst.gitlab.io/fluctus/

[Helm]: https://tytel.org/helm/

[NSynth Super]: https://experiments.withgoogle.com/nsynth-super

[OpenUtau]: https://www.openutau.com

[Regency]: https://nakst.gitlab.io/regency/

[SAW]: https://handmade.network/p/432/saw

[Surge Synthesizer]:  https://surge-synthesizer.github.io

[Yoshimi]: https://yoshimi.github.io/



### Apps



- [Agordejo] - Music production session manager.

- [Auxy] - Modern instruments for mobile creators.

- [Composer's Sketchpad] - Sequencer that combines musical staff paper with an artist's sketchbook (iOS only).

- [Dragonfly Reverb] - Open source audio effects for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

- [Fluajho] - Simple SF2 soundfont host and player for Linux.

- [IXI Programs] - Apps for creating musical instruments and environments.

- [JJazzLab] - Easily generate dynamic backing tracks for any song.

- [Konfyt] - Digital keyboard workstation for Linux.

- [KXStudio] - Collection of applications and plugins for audio production.

- [Laborejo] - MIDI sequencer based on classical music notation.

- [Line] - CLI MIDI sequencer and language for live coding.

- [Luna] - MIDI sequencer.

- [Max] - Visual programming language for music and multimedia creation.

- [Melodics] - Desktop app to teach playing MIDI keyboards, pads, and e-drums.

- [MIDI Tapper] - Shape music performances with multi-touch gestures.

- [Midica] - Music programming language and desktop app for MIDI generation.

- [Ninjas 2] - Sample slicer audio plugin and standalone app.

- [Ossia Score] - Sequencer for audio-visual and interactive shows.

- [Patroneo] - Simple pattern based midi sequencer.

- [Polyphone] - A soundfont editor for quickly designing musical instruments.

- [Samplr] - Multi-touch music making app for iPad.

- [SeekMIDI] - Graphical multi channel MIDI sequencer.

- [Seq24] - Minimal loop based midi sequencer.

- [Sonic Pi] - Live coding music synth for everyone.

- [Sonic Visualiser] - Visualize, analyze, and annotate music audio recordings.

- [Spire] - iOS multitrack recording app with FX & mixing features.

- [Transcribe!] - App to help transcribe recorded music.

- [Ultimate Vocal Remover] - AI-powered vocal remover.



[Agordejo]: https://www.laborejo.org/agordejo/

[Auxy]: http://auxy.co

[Composer's Sketchpad]: http://composerssketchpad.com

[Dragonfly Reverb]: https://github.com/michaelwillis/dragonfly-reverb

[Fluajho]: https://www.laborejo.org/documentation/fluajho/english.html

[IXI Programs]: http://www.ixi-audio.net/content/software.html

[JJazzLab]: https://www.jjazzlab.com

[Konfyt]: https://github.com/noedigcode/konfyt

[KXStudio]: https://kx.studio

[Laborejo]: https://www.laborejo.org/laborejo/

[Line]: https://github.com/pd3v/line

[Luna]: https://github.com/clarityflowers/luna

[Max]: https://cycling74.com/products/max

[Melodics]: https://melodics.com

[MIDI Tapper]: https://hpi.zentral.zone/miditapper

[Midica]: http://www.midica.org

[Ninjas 2]: https://github.com/clearly-broken-software/ninjas2

[Ossia Score]: https://ossia.io

[Patroneo]: https://www.laborejo.org/patroneo/

[Polyphone]: https://www.polyphone-soundfonts.com

[Samplr]: http://samplr.net

[SeekMIDI]: https://oldtechaa.github.io/SeekMIDI/

[Seq24]: http://filter24.org/seq24/

[Sonic Pi]: https://github.com/samaaron/sonic-pi

[Sonic Visualiser]: https://sonicvisualiser.org

[Spire]: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spire-music-recorder/id1013021109

[Transcribe!]: https://www.seventhstring.com/xscribe/overview.html

[Ultimate Vocal Remover]: https://ultimatevocalremover.com/



### Webapps



- [108] - Minimal beat machine.

- [AI Duet] - A smart piano that responds to you.

- [Arpeggiator] - Web Audio Arpeggiator.

- [Audio Motion Interface] - Use smartphone motions to control a synthesizer.

- [Baroque Dances] - Procedurally generated classical music.

- [Beat Push] - Online music production with built-in parallel drum and synth machine.

- [beatboxer] - Simple drum machine.

- [Binary Synth] - Binary file interpreter for audio synthesis.

- [BlokDust] - Interactive music-making app to build synths and sounds.

- [Chords] - Text based chord progression editor.

- [Circle of 5ths Explorer]

- [Djenerator] - A metal breakdown generator.

- [Frequency Explorer] - A microtonal additive synthesizer + sequencer

- [Funklet] - Drum machine and library of famous drum patterns.

- [Jamwithchrome] - Play music live with your friends online.

- [Keithwhor.com/music] - Musical Keyboard - JS Dynamic Audio Synth.

- [Klangmeister] - Live coding environment for the browser.

- [Klank] - Sound and animation in the browser using PureScript.

- [Landr] - Automatic audio mastering.

- [Lissajous] - A tool for programmatic audio performance in the browser.

- [Loopjs] - Live Electronic Music Performance Software.

- [Looplabs] - Cloud based music studio.

- [Loudness Penalty] - Check how loud your track is and how much it will be penalised by online streaming services.

- [mix check studio] - Check your mixes and masters for common issues.

- [Musical Chord Progression Arpeggiator] - Sketch out musical chord progressions.

- [MyNoise] - Background noises and interactive soundscapes.

- [Piano Genie] - Machine learning augmented piano app.

- [QuasiMusic] - Quasiperiodic tilings of the plane as sound triggers.

- [Qwerkey] - Keyboard tonnetz.

- [Reactor] - Online DJ controller connected to SoundCloud.

- [Repeater Orchestra] - An orchestra of repeaters which repeat the conductor.

- [Roland 50 Studio] - Online playground with emulations of classic Roland devices.

- [Scale Explorer] - Visual scale explorer.

- [Song Maker] - Simple step sequencer.

- [Sononym] - Visual sample browser.

- [Splice] - Music creation and collaboration platform.

- [Strudel] - Web-based environment for live coding algorithmic patterns.

- [SuperCollider] - Platform for audio synthesis and algorithmic composition.

- [Synth Time] - Simple synthesizer.

- [Synthi-JS] - A JavaScript emulator of the legendary EMS Synthi A synthesizer.

- [TimeStretch] - Online tool to loop, speed up, slow down, and pitch shift sections of an audio file.

- [ToneBasic] - Programmatic sound generation in the browser.

- [Websynths] - Free browser-based microtonal midi instrument.



[108]: https://martinwecke.de/108/

[AI Duet]: https://experiments.withgoogle.com/ai-duet

[Arpeggiator]: http://arpeggiator.desandro.com

[Audio Motion Interface]: https://github.com/MaxAlyokhin/audio-motion-interface

[Baroque Dances]: http://devinrothmusic.com/baroquedances/

[Beat Push]: https://beatpush.com/

[beatboxer]: https://sig.gy/beatboxer/

[Binary Synth]: https://github.com/MaxAlyokhin/binary-synth

[BlokDust]: https://blokdust.com

[Chords]: https://github.com/evashort/chords

[Circle of 5ths Explorer]:

    https://frazierpianostudio.com/resources/circle-of-fifths-explorer/

[Djenerator]: http://djen.co

[Frequency Explorer]: https://github.com/ellapollack/frex

[Funklet]: http://funklet.com

[Jamwithchrome]: http://jamwithchrome.com

[Keithwhor.com/music]: http://keithwhor.com/music

[Klangmeister]: http://ctford.github.io/klangmeister

[Klank]: https://klank.dev/

[Landr]: https://www.landr.com

[Lissajous]: https://github.com/kylestetz/lissajous

[Loopjs]: http://loopjs.com

[Looplabs]: https://looplabs.com

[Loudness Penalty]: https://www.loudnesspenalty.com/

[mix check studio]: https://mixcheck.studio/

[Musical Chord Progression Arpeggiator]:

    https://codepen.io/jakealbaugh/pen/qNrZyw

[MyNoise]: https://mynoise.net/

[Piano Genie]: https://piano-genie.glitch.me

[QuasiMusic]: http://www.gregegan.net/APPLETS/34/34.html

[Qwerkey]: http://some1else.github.io/qwerkey

[Reactor]: https://lukeandersen.github.io/reactor

[Repeater Orchestra]: https://codepen.io/barefootfunk/pen/ZWoLmo

[Roland 50 Studio]: https://roland50.studio

[Scale Explorer]: https://frazierpianostudio.com/resources/scale-explorer/

[Song Maker]: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/

[Sononym]: https://www.sononym.net

[Splice]: https://splice.com

[Strudel]: https://strudel.cc

[SuperCollider]: https://supercollider.github.io

[Synth Time]: http://codepen.io/mattgreenberg/pen/gPdqBb

[Synthi-JS]: http://alexnisnevich.github.io/synthi-js

[TimeStretch]: https://29a.ch/timestretch/

[ToneBasic]: https://tonebasic--enchanter.repl.co/

[Websynths]: http://websynths.com



### Virtual Reality



- [Block Rocking Beats] - Play with music in a virtual sound studio.

- [Electronauts] - DJ simulation with 8 digital instruments.

- [Exa] - The infinite instrument.

- [Lyra VR] - Room scale music creation app.

- [Modulia Studio] - App for music creation and performance.

- [Paradiddle] - Virtual reality drum kit.

- [SoundStage] - Music sandbox built specifically for room-scale VR.

- [Synthspace] - Modular synth VR environment.



[Block Rocking Beats]: http://www.blockrockingbeats.com/

[Electronauts]: https://survios.com/electronauts/

[Exa]: https://store.steampowered.com/app/606920/EXA_The_Infinite_Instrument/

[Lyra VR]: https://lyravr.com

[Modulia Studio]: https://www.modulia-studio.com/

[Paradiddle]: http://paradiddleapp.com

[SoundStage]: https://sidequestvr.com/#/app/360

[Synthspace]: http://brightlight.rocks/synthspace/



### Guitar, Ukulele, …



- [Chordata] - A dummy chord-book for mandolin, ukulele and guitar.

- [Fretboard] - Online Guitar fretboard viewer to study scales and chords.

- [Guitarix] - Virtual guitar amplifier for Linux running on JACK.

- [SmartGuitarAmp] - Guitar plugin using neural networks

    to emulate real world hardware.

- [UkeGeeks] - Creates fingering diagrams by reading plain text

    or ChordPro ukulele songs.

- [Ukulele Chord Detector] - Website for identifying chords

    and showing notes on a fretboard.

- [Ukulele Chord Finder]

- [Ukutabs] - Source for ukulele tabs, chords, tips, tools, guides



[Chordata]: https://github.com/starenka/chordata

[Fretboard]: https://github.com/AlexMost/fretboard

[Guitarix]: https://guitarix.org

[SmartGuitarAmp]: https://github.com/keyth72/SmartGuitarAmp

[UkeGeeks]: https://github.com/buzcarter/UkeGeeks

[Ukulele Chord Detector]: https://ukealong.com/tool/chord-detector/

[Ukulele Chord Finder]:

    https://frazierpianostudio.com/resources/ukulele-chord-finder/

[Ukutabs]: https://ukutabs.com



## Services



### AI Music Creation



- [Humtap]

- [LAIVE]

- [Omnizart] - Transcribe vocals, drums, chords, beats, and more.

- [Splash] - AI-powered music creation platform.

- [Suno AI] - AI-powered music composition and production platform.



[Humtap]: https://www.humtap.com

[LAIVE]: https://www.laive.io

[Omnizart]: https://github.com/Music-and-Culture-Technology-Lab/omnizart

[Splash]: https://www.splashmusic.com

[Suno AI]: https://www.suno.ai



### Music Distribution



- [Amuse]

- [BandCamp]

- [DistroKid]

- [DittoMusic]

- [MDIIO]

- [Octiive]

- [RecordJet]

- [ReverbNation]

- [SoundCloud]

- [TuneCore]



[Amuse]: https://amuse.io

[BandCamp]: https://bandcamp.com

[DistroKid]: https://distrokid.com

[DittoMusic]: https://www.dittomusic.com

[MDIIO]: https://www.wearemdiio.com

[Octiive]: https://www.octiive.com

[RecordJet]: https://www.recordjet.com

[ReverbNation]: https://www.reverbnation.com

[SoundCloud]: https://artists.soundcloud.com

[TuneCore]: https://www.tunecore.com



### Music Promotion



- [MusicWall] - Free music landings for artists, producers, and engineers.

- [SubmitHub] - Submit your music to bloggers and curators.



[MusicWall]: https://musicwall.app

[SubmitHub]: https://www.submithub.com



### Sound / Sample Providers



- [BigSoundBank] - 2800+ Free and Royalty Free Sounds

- [Musical Artifacts] - A place for sharing and preserving sound and music related software, samples, presets and more.

- [PremiumBeat] - Curated, high-quality music and sound effects.

- [Soundstripe] - Royalty-free music and sound effects for video.

- [Splice] - Royalty-free samples, one-shots, loops, MIDI, and presets.



[BigSoundBank]: https://bigsoundbank.com/

[Musical Artifacts]: https://musical-artifacts.com/

[PremiumBeat]: https://www.premiumbeat.com

[Soundstripe]: https://www.soundstripe.com

[Splice]: https://splice.com/features/sounds



## Datasets



- [Free MIDI Chords] - Collection of free MIDI chords and progressions.

- [SigSep] - Publicly available datasets for research on source separation.



[Free MIDI Chords]: https://github.com/ldrolez/free-midi-chords

[SigSep]: https://sigsep.github.io/



## Misc



- [BandLab] - All in one social music creation platform.

- [Sequencer Electronics] - Online shop for music apps and plugins.



[BandLab]: https://www.bandlab.com/

[Sequencer Electronics]: https://sequencer.wtf/



## Hardware



### Synthesizers



- [dadamachines] - Toolkit to create automated analog sounds.

- [LittleBits Electronic Music Inventor Kit]

- [Modal 002R] - 8 or 12 voice digital/analogue hybrid 3U rack.

- [OP-1] - A powerful portable music workstation. with sampler,

    multi-track support, and onboard synth generation.

- [Organelle] - Intuitive controls with a powerful and flexible sound engine.

- [Pocket Operators] - Tiny, low-cost digital instruments.

- [ZynAddSubFX] - Polyphonic fully featured musical software synthesizer.

- [Zynthian] - Open hardware swiss army knife of synthesis,

    equipped with multiple engines, filters and effects.



[dadamachines]: https://dadamachines.com

[LittleBits Electronic Music Inventor Kit]:

    https://sphero.com/products/littlebits-electronic-music-inventor-kit

[Modal 002R]: https://www.modalelectronics.com/modal-002r

[OP-1]: https://www.teenageengineering.com/products/op-1

[Organelle]: https://critterandguitari.com/products/organelle

[Pocket Operators]: https://www.teenageengineering.com/products/po

[ZynAddSubFX]: https://github.com/zynaddsubfx/zynaddsubfx

[Zynthian]: http://zynthian.org



### MIDI Controllers



- [Artiphon] - Guitar like MPE controller.

- [Bela] - Computing platform for creating responsive interactive applications.

- [C-Thru Music Axis] - Hexagonal and harmonic table based controller.

- [Continuum Fingerboard] - Linear piano like MPE playing surface.

- [DIY Controller] - DIY midi controller with simple buttons.

- [Dodeka Stellar] - Linear and isomorphic MIDI keyboard.

- [dualo du-touch] - Accordion like controller with hexagonal pads.

- [Eigenharp] - Grid, breath pipe, and touch strip enabled MPE instrument.

- [Erea Touch] - Seamless polyphonic MIDI Controller with LED touch surface.

- [Haxophone] - Electronic musical instrument resembling a Saxophone.

- [Joué] - Expressive and modular MPE controller.

- [LinnStrument] - Grid based expressive [MPE] controller.

- [Lumatone] - Hexagonal isomorphic keyboard.

- [MIDILodica] - Breath-controlled, 3D printed, open-source MIDI device.

- [Mimu Gloves] - Expressive wearable musical instrument.

- [Morph] - Expressive MPE touch controller with swappable hardware interfaces.

- [MPK mini] - Cheap and functional mini keyboard controller.

- [Neova] - Expressive finger ring.

- [NuEVI] - Electronic valve instrument MIDI controller.

- [Open Woodwind Project] - Electronic aerophone.

- [OpenDeck] - Hardware platform to build custom MIDI controllers.

- [QuNexus] - Small and portable MPE keyboard.

- [ROLI Blocks] - Portable snap-together MIDI controller with both desktop and mobile interfaces.

- [Striso] - Expressive MPE controller with a grid-based layout.

- [XVI Desktop] - USB 16 Channel Fader Bank with CV, I2C, and MIDI.



[Artiphon]: https://artiphon.com

[Bela]: https://bela.io

[C-Thru Music Axis]: http://c-thru-music.com

[Continuum Fingerboard]: https://www.hakenaudio.com/continuum-fingerboard

[DIY Controller]: https://hackaday.com/2019/07/15/getting-midi-under-control/

[Dodeka Stellar]: https://www.dodekamusic.com/stellar/

[dualo du-touch]: https://dualo.org

[Eigenharp]: http://www.eigenlabs.com/info/

[Erea Touch]: https://www.embodme.com/

[Haxophone]: https://github.com/jcard0na/haxo-hw

[Joué]: https://www.play-joue.com/en/

[LinnStrument]: http://www.rogerlinndesign.com/linnstrument.html

[Lumatone]: https://www.lumatone.io

[MIDILodica]: https://github.com/XavierGerD/MIDILodica

[Mimu Gloves]: https://mimugloves.com

[Morph]: https://sensel.com/pages/the-sensel-morph

[MPE]: https://roli.com/mpe

[MPK Mini]: https://www.akaipro.com/mpk-mini-mk3.html

[Neova]: https://www.enhancia.co

[NuEVI]: http://berglundinstruments.mediarif.com/products/

[Open Woodwind Project]:

  https://hackaday.io/project/2992-the-open-woodwind-project

[OpenDeck]: https://shanteacontrols.com

[QuNexus]: https://www.keithmcmillen.com/products/qunexus/

[ROLI Blocks]: https://roli.com/products/blocks/

[Striso]: https://www.striso.org

[XVI Desktop]:

  https://michigansynthworks.com/products/xvi-desktop-usb-16-channel-fader-bank-with-cv-i2c-and-midi



### Instruments



- [Chapman Stick] - 8, 10, or 12 string fret-board tapping instrument.

- [Harpejji] - Electric stringed musical instrument.

- [Karlax] - Multi sensor expressive Clarinet like instrument.

- [Keytam] - Tunable guitar-tambourine hybrid.

- [LAVA Guitar] - Acoustic realism and effects in a portable guitar.

- [Musical Instrument Challenge][inst-challenge] - List of DIY instruments.

- [Nux Mighty Plug Pro] - Amplifier tones and effects in a compact device.

- [Orba] - Ball shaped, hand sized musical instrument.

- [OTTO] - Sampler, sequencer, multi-engine synth and effects in a box.

- [Oxi One] - Portable grid-based sequencer and synthesizer.

- [Pocket Piano] - Piano and a wide range of sounds in a compact design.

- [PocketDrum] - Electronic drums in your hands, anytime, anywhere.

- [Travel Sax 2] - Authentic saxophone vibes with MIDI for exploring new musical horizons.



[Chapman Stick]: http://stick.com/

[Harpejji]: https://www.marcodi.com/collections/standard-series

[inst-challenge]: https://hackaday.io/submissions/prize2018_instrument/list

[Karlax]: http://www.dafact.com

[Keytam]: https://www.keytam-drum.com

[LAVA Guitar]: https://www.lavamusic.com

[Nux Mighty Plug Pro]: https://www.nuxaudio.com/mightyplugpro.html

[Orba]: https://artiphon.com/pages/orba-by-artiphon

[OTTO]: https://github.com/topisani/OTTO

[Oxi One]: https://oxiinstruments.com/oxi-one/

[Pocket Piano]: https://www.critterandguitari.com/201-pocket-piano

[PocketDrum]: https://www.aeroband.net/products/pocketdrum2-plus

[Travel Sax 2]: https://www.odiseimusic.com/travel-sax



### Workstations



- [Polyend Tracker] - Compact standalone workstation with a tracker UI.



[Polyend Tracker]: https://polyend.com/tracker/



## Community



- [Music Encoding Initiative] - Community-driven, open-source

    effort to define a machine-reabable music notation encoding.

- [Poly Expression] - Forum for expressive instruments and controllers.



[Music Encoding Initiative]: https://music-encoding.org

[Poly Expression]: https://community.polyexpression.com



## Knowledge



### Misc



- [Audio Working Group] - Add advanced sound & music synthesis capabilities

    to the Open Web Platform.

- [Awesome Livecoding] - A curated list of livecoding languages and tools.

- [Awesome Sheet Music] - Curated list of tools to create,

    edit, and display sheet music.

- [Awesome WebAudio] - A curated list of awesome WebAudio packages and demos.

- [Digital Filters Introduction] - Jupyter notebooks

    and a geometric interpretation of digital audio filters.

- [Frazier Piano Studio] - Blog posts, videos, and apps.

- [Know Your Theory] - Interactive tutorial to learn theory fundamentals.

- [Linux DAW] - Listing of open source audio software for Linux.

- [Music Theory] - The exciting universe of music theory.

- [muted.io] - Interactive music theory tools and visual references.

- [SFZ Format] - Main reference for creating instruments with the SFZ format.

- [Sound hacking and music technologies]

- [Music Production Chips] - Community-managed collection of tips & tricks for music production.

- [youtube.com/i_0DXxNeaQ0] - The science and mathematics of music.



[Audio Working Group]: https://www.w3.org/2011/audio/

[Awesome Livecoding]: https://github.com/toplap/awesome-livecoding

[Awesome Sheet Music]: https://github.com/ad-si/awesome-sheet-music

[Awesome WebAudio]: https://github.com/notthetup/awesome-webaudio

[Digital Filters Introduction]:

    https://karlhiner.com/jupyter_notebooks/intro_to_digital_filters/

[Frazier Piano Studio]: https://frazierpianostudio.com

[Know Your Theory]: https://knowyourtheory.com

[Linux DAW]: https://linuxdaw.org/

[Music Production Chips]: https://music-chips.com/

[Music Theory]: https://ianring.com/musictheory/

[muted.io]: https://muted.io

[SFZ Format]: https://sfzformat.com

[Sound hacking and music technologies]: https://youtu.be/v9uE2nHAGb8

[youtube.com/i_0DXxNeaQ0]: http://youtube.com/watch?v=i_0DXxNeaQ0



### Articles



- [DeepAudioClassification] - Finding the genre of a song with deep learning.

- [Detecting piano notes with web audio][detect-notes]

- [Learning Synths] - Learn the basics of using synthesizers.

- [Modeling Music with algebraic data types][modeling-music]

- [Musimathics] - The mathematical foundations of music.

- [Sound, Motion, Notation] - Information and Art.

- [Terry Riley's "In C"] - A Journey Through a Musical Possibility Space.

- [Theory Pages] - Music Theory for Musicians and Normal People.

- [Training a Recurrent Neural Network to Compose Music][abc-rnn]

- [Visual Music & Machine Learning Workshop for Kids][vm-workshop]



[abc-rnn]: https://maraoz.com/2016/02/02/abc-rnn/

[DeepAudioClassification]:

  https://hackernoon.com/finding-the-genre-of-a-song-with-deep-learning-da8f59a61194

[detect-notes]: https://hackernoon.com/a-web-audio-experiment-666743e16679

[Learning Synths]: https://learningsynths.ableton.com/

[modeling-music]: https://reasonablypolymorphic.com/blog/modeling-music/

[Musimathics]: http://www.musimathics.com/

[Sound, Motion, Notation]:

  https://nextjournal.com/schmudde/sound-motion-notation

[Terry Riley's "In C"]:

  http://teropa.info/blog/2017/01/23/terry-rileys-in-c.html

[Theory Pages]: https://tobyrush.com/theorypages/index.html

[vm-workshop]:

  https://becominghuman.ai/visual-music-machine-learning-workshop-for-kids-a90c957dab33



### Research



- [Anticipatory Music Transformer] - Controllable Infilling Model for Music.

- [Centre for Digital Music] - Research group for music and audio technology.

- [Guthman Musical Instrument Competition]

- [Harmony Explained] - Progress towards a scientific theory of music.

- [Musical User Interfaces] - Rethink how audio software is designed.

- [Universal Music Translation Network]

- [Virtual Reality Musical Instruments:

    State of the Art, Design Principles, and Future Directions][VR Instruments]



[Anticipatory Music Transformer]:

    https://crfm.stanford.edu/2023/06/16/anticipatory-music-transformer.html

[Centre for Digital Music]: https://c4dm.eecs.qmul.ac.uk

[Guthman Musical Instrument Competition]: https://guthman.gatech.edu

[Harmony Explained]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1202.4212v2

[Musical User Interfaces]: https://arthurcarabott.com/mui/

[Universal Music Translation Network]:

    https://research.facebook.com/publications/a-universal-music-translation-network/

[VR Instruments]: https://www.mitpressjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1162/COMJ_a_00372