Producer Guidelines
1. General Requirements
Before submitting your tracks, ensure they align with the vision and quality of our label. We focus on cutting-edge neurofunk with high production standards.
Genre
Neurofunk, techy DnB, deep and dark vibes
Not Accepted: Liquid, jump-up, minimal, breakcore, etc.
Quality Standard
Proper mixdown & mastering preferred (but we can handle mastering if needed)
No Unfinished Demos: Only fully completed tracks
Originality
Your own work, no bootlegs or unlicensed samples
AI-generated or AI-processed submissions, (AI elements are allowed)
2. Technical Requirements
Format
WAV, 24-bit, 44.1kHz or higher
BPM
170-178 (unless you have something unique)
Mixing
Well-balanced mix, no heavy limiting or distortion
3. What We Look For
Desired Elements
Innovative Sound Design
Dark, Heavy, & Punchy
Emotional Depth & Atmosphere
🚫 What We Don't Want
- Generic copy-paste neurofunk
- Weak sound design / bad mixdowns
- Overly chaotic, unstructured ideas
4. Additional Notes
We prefer exclusive releases but may consider non-exclusives if the track fits
If accepted, we'll discuss contract, royalties, and release schedule
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5. Resources
We want to support producers in enhancing their craft. Here are some resources to help you improve your production skills and align your sound with our label's expectations:
Mixing & Mastering
Complete Neurofunk Production Guide
In-depth tutorial covering sound design, mixing and mastering techniques.
@ PHENOMSOUNDHow to make Neuro Drum & Bass (2025 Updated)
Comprehensive beginner tutorial for producing neurofunk in Ableton Live Lite.
@ DNB AcademySound Design
Arrangement & Structure
Bass Patterns
Learn how to create effective bass patterns and phrases for modern neurofunk.
@ DnB AcademyGeneral Production
Call & Response Techniques
Learn how to create dynamic arrangements using call and response patterns.
@ DnB AcademyDownloadable Resources
Aggresor Bunx - Patreon
Downloadable resources from Aggresor Bunx, (Serum presets, etc).
https://www.patreon.com/agressorbunxGydra - Patreon
Downloadable resources from Gydra, (Serum presets, etc).
https://www.patreon.com/gydraPRDK - Patreon
Downloadable resources from PRDK, (Serum presets, etc).
https://www.patreon.com/prdkmusicSplice
Downloadable resources from Splice, (Serum presets, etc).
https://www.splice.com/sounds/search?q=neurofunkVSTs & Plugins
Serum (Xfer Records) - Synth Plugin
https://xferrecords.com/products/serum/Master Plan (Music Hack) - Mastering Suite
https://www.musikhack.com/products/masterplan/Thermal (Output) - Distortion Plugin
https://shop.output.com/products/thermalStealth Limiter (IK Multimedia) - Limiter Plugin
https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/trstealthlimiter/Massive (Native Instruments) - Synth Plugin
https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/massive/Rift (Minimal Audio) - Distortion Plugin
https://www.minimal.audio/products/riftPro Q4 (Fabfilter) - EQ Plugin
https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-4-equalizer-plug-inAbleton Live Lite (Ableton) - DAW
https://www.ableton.com/en/live/Plugin Boutique (Plugin Boutique) - Plugin Store
https://www.pluginboutique.com/Vital - Free Synth Plugin
https://vital.audio/Loopmasters - Sample Pack Store
https://www.loopmasters.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=neurofunkMovement (Output) - FX Engine
https://www.output.com/products/movement