PRODUCTION REFERENCE SYSTEM v3.0
KeyTypeNotesIii/ii°iii/IIIIV/ivV/vvi/VIvii°/VIIPerception / MoodBest ForRelative

💡 Minor keys show natural minor chords (v = minor). For dark/dramatic V→i resolution, raise the 7th (harmonic minor) to get a major V chord — e.g. in A minor: Em becomes E major (contains G#). This dominant pull is essential in metal, dubstep, and cinematic music.

NoteOctMIDI#Freq (Hz)WavelengthRangePerceptionProduction Notes
Range/ElementHzDescriptorWhat Lives Here↑ Boost↓ CutBass Music Tips
ElementRatioAttackReleaseThresholdKneeGoalTips
TypeDecay/TimePre-DelayBest ForCharacterBass Music UsageCritical Rule
SectionLengthEnergyWhat HappensElementsTips
ElementLevel (dBFS)PanWidthProcessing ChainNotes
TechniqueWhat It DoesSourceKey ParametersUse CasesTips
GenreBPMKeysSignature ElementsSub CharacterReference
IntervalSemiRatioSoundExample (from C)Famous ExampleEmotion
Scale/ModeFormulaNotes from CCharacterGenre UseMood

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💡 Drum pattern recipes and rhythmic formulas by genre. X = hit, - = rest, (g) = ghost note. Patterns shown in 16th-note grid.

PatternGenreBPMKickSnareHatCharacterTips