r/musicproduction rules, stats, and what to post
Know the rules before you post. So easy grandma can do it.
- To post
- No minimum in the rules
- To comment
- No minimum in the rules
- Self-promotion
- Banned
- Links
- Not mentioned in the rules
- Promo risk
- High
- From the rules, not from removal counts
- Community age
- 16 years
- Since Jan 2010
About r/musicproduction
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/musicproduction: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.Checked from the r/musicproduction rules on Reddit.
r/musicproduction rules
11 rules, in the community's own words.
- 1
Be Respectful
All posts, threads, comments and PMs are expected to be civil, even when there are disagreements. No flame wars, disrespect, condescension based on level of experience, or tactless posts stereotyping any group of people will be tolerated. If you disagree with something, make your case politely. Repeated or egregious offenses will be countered with a ban.
- 2
Stay Relevant
Please submit only content and discussion that is specifically relevant to music production. If your thread is only tangentially related, it is probably considered off-topic. If your thread is vague, unclear, or easily answered by searching ("does anyone else...?" "Any suggestions for...?") it may be removed.
- 3
Marketing
If you've created something you want to share (presets, samples etc.), you have to do so without profiting yourself. This means you can't charge the users anything. You can't require them to sign up for a newsletter or website either, the resources should be uploaded somewhere where it's directly available. Giveaways, remix contests, and other promotions are prohibited. Violations will result in a temporary ban.
- 4
Self Promotion/Advertising
Posting personal tracks, mixtapes etc. is forbidden. If you're looking to promote your music we recommend checking out r/PromoteYourMusic or r/MyMusic Offering or requesting services like mixing, mastering etc. should be done in the marketplace thread. Offenses will result in a temporary ban. If you're not sure if your post will fit or not, message the moderators.
- 5
No Selling or Buying
It is prohibited to sell or buy Services, Software, Hardware, or anything else in this community. No exceptions.
- 6
No Spam Allowed
If you mass spamming across Reddit it doesn't belong here
- 7
No Ranting Allowed
We're all for open and civil discussions, however, we draw the line at post that are made solely incite to fire or organize mobs
- 8
Piracy
Advocating, asking for, or giving advice on how to pirate is prohibited. Linking to piracy-centric subs also prohibited. 7-day ban on the first offense, permanent ban thereafter.
- 9
Drama Post
This is not the place for posts about discovering people stealing songs from other artists or producers using ghostwriters, etc. It is also not a community to complain about the community. This is a community for the technical aspects of production and for production discussion, not drama. If your post is calling someone out for something, it's probably not appropriate here.
- 10
No Memes & Low-effort content
If you post a meme you get banned, no exceptions. Go to r/MusicProductionMemes instead. Keep it productive, intelligent, intelligible, and constructive.
- 11
No Feedback Request
Asking for feedback or constructive criticism on a music track is strictly prohibited. If you need feedback, check out r/MusicFeedback
What to post in r/musicproduction
What fits the room, and what gets removed.
Works well
- Sharing a detailed technical breakdown of a specific mixing technique or sound design process.
- Posting a complex question about signal flow or digital audio workstation routing.
- Offering a helpful tip about a specific piece of music production software or hardware setup.
Avoid
- Posting your own personal tracks or mixtapes is strictly forbidden under the rule Self Promotion/Advertising.
- You cannot ask for feedback or constructive criticism on a music track because the rule No Feedback Request prohibits this.
- Attempting to sell any services, software, hardware, or anything else is prohibited by the rule No Selling or Buying.
Best hours to post in r/musicproduction
No pattern yet. r/musicproduction does not have enough top posts from the last 90 days to name its best hours.
What r/musicproduction Is For
This community is a place for hobbyists, professional musicians, and enthusiasts to discuss music production related topics. It is intended for users to ask questions, collaborate, and share tips and tricks related to the craft of music production.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The key rules for marketing and promotion are Rule 3: Marketing, Rule 4: Self Promotion/Advertising, Rule 5: No Selling or Buying, and Rule 11: No Feedback Request.
What To Post
A good post here should focus on sharing technical knowledge or discussing specific production challenges. For instance, you could share a detailed workflow or explain how a certain plugin setting affects the sound. The content must be directly relevant to music production and must not be promotional in nature.
What To Avoid
You should avoid posting anything that is vague, unclear, or easily answered by searching, as the rule Stay Relevant discourages this. Also, you must avoid posting memes, which is explicitly banned by the rule No Memes & Low-effort content. Furthermore, the rule Be Respectful requires that all communication remains civil, even during disagreements.
A note from Anthony
This community is extremely strict about keeping things technical and non-commercial. The rules are very clear that you cannot promote your own music or ask for feedback, so you have to be very careful with how you frame your contribution.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog. Every guide is built from the community's own public rules and data, then checked by Rankhog's grounding audit before it goes live.
Common questions about r/musicproduction
What subreddits are similar to r/musicproduction?
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What kind of content is expected in this community?
You must keep your posts focused strictly on the technical aspects of music production, as advised by the survival tips.
Can I promote my own music or services here?
Posting personal tracks, mixtapes, or services is forbidden, and you should use r/PromoteYourMusic or the marketplace thread instead.
What should I do if I am unsure about posting something?
If you are not sure if your post will fit the community guidelines, the rules suggest messaging the moderators.
Subreddits like r/musicproduction
Other rooms for the same crowd.