Everyone has the same plugins, presets and sample packs. What nobody else has is your taste, your voice and the way you put things together. This is a practical guide to developing a unique sound, style and creative direction. It breaks "find your sound" into five layers you can actually work on, then walks you through building each one. What's inside:- The sweet spot between familiar and new- The five layers of a sound: voice, palette, space, words and world- Mapping your influences down to the exact elements you love- Auditing your own music to find what you already do best- Building a signature kit and your always/never rules- The specificity ladder for lyrics that sound like you- Building a visual world that matches your music- Testing your sound with real listeners- Evolving your sound without losing it Includes 8 printable worksheets: influence map, self-audit, always/never list, voice & words, world mood board, one-page sound brief, test log and era planner. Format: PDF ebook · 44 pages · instant download
