Free demo · 3 sounds unlocked
K-pop Producer Map breaks down the K-pop sound: the palette, how a title track is arranged from intro to dance break to final chorus, how it's mixed for earbuds, and what sets SM, HYBE, JYP and YG apart.
Every breakdown explains what the element does and why, the settings and technique to get it, the tools to use, and a pro tip.
Synth leads, 808s, drums, brass stabs, vocal chops, strings, FX and pads: the sounds of modern K-pop and how to make them.
Intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, dance break, breakdown and final chorus: what to add, what to hold back, and how to build to the peak.
Kick and 808, snare, lead vocal, synth, bass and pads, with frequency ranges and starting levels for a mix that translates to earbuds.
What sets SM, HYBE, JYP and YG apart: their artists, sound tendencies and what to keep in mind when writing in their style.
The section that separates K-pop from Western pop: how to structure it and what to put in it.
Real K-pop tracks and producers to study for each tool, with verified credits.
A single HTML file. Download it once and open it in Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge. No account, no install, and it works offline.
Any DAW. The techniques are universal, and the plugin suggestions include built-in and free tools for Logic, Ableton and FL Studio.
No. The Sonic Secrets is independent. The agency styles are based on publicly released music and widely reported information about each company, and are meant as a study guide.
The demo unlocks three sounds in the Sound Palette (Vocal Chop, FX/Transitions and Pads). The full version unlocks all 25 breakdowns across the Sound Palette, Arrangement, Mix Reference and Agency Styles.
Yes. If it isn't useful to you, email contact@thesonicsecrets.com within 30 days of purchase and you'll get a refund.
The K-pop sound broken down by sound, section, mix and agency.
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