Community Gems

As I continue to research and deepen my own production and mastering practices, I regularly stumble upon tools, tutorials, and communities that are too good not to share. None of the links below are sponsored — just genuinely useful stuff I believe more people should know about. Whether you're into sound design, mix/mastering, or just looking for solid sample packs to spark inspiration, there’s something here for you.

🛠 Pheek’s Coaching Corner
https://audioservices.studio/pheeks-mixdown-mastering-blog
Pheek shares practical advice on mixing, mastering, and creative workflow. Great for both seasoned producers and those still finding their footing.

🥁 Free MFB Tanzbär Samples (Pack 1)
https://audioreakt.com/products/mfb-tanzbar-samples-free
A clean and punchy set of drum samples from the underrated MFB Tanzbär drum machine.

🥁 More Free Tanzbär Samples (Pack 2)
https://www.wavealchemy.co.uk/blog/free-mfb-tanzbar-drum-samples/
Wave Alchemy delivers another solid take on the Tanzbär’s sound palette. Well recorded and diverse.

🔥 Free 909 Sample Pack
https://www.drumkito.com/sample-packs/roland-tr-909-sample-pack/
You can never go wrong with a classic. A free TR-909 kit, ready to drop into your DAW.

💾 5GB+ of Drum Samples from Vintage Machines
https://samples.kb6.de/downloads.php
A massive archive of samples from vintage drum machines — some rare, some iconic. Bookmark this one.

🎚 Mixing & Mastering Tutorials (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/@madsonit
Straightforward, high-quality explanations of mixing and mastering techniques. A hidden gem of a channel.

🎛 Free Max for Live Tools
https://www.ringtone.tools
Experimental, useful, and fun devices for Ableton Live. From generative ideas to performance utilities.

If you find any other free resources that deserve a spotlight, feel free to share them with me. I’ll keep this kind of post going as I discover more.

Until next time — keep exploring, keep creating.