r/RateMyAudio

17K archived posts · Oct 2012 – Sep 2026

Rate My Audio - for evaluting audio work

r/RateMyAudio

This subreddit is for the evaluation of audio work; editing, mixing, mastering, composing, and any other facet of creating great sound. Only the person who did the work may submit it for evaluation. REMEMBER - This is subjective. Therefore **no opinion is wrong** though asshattery is. Please make criticisms in a constructive fashion.

Created Oct 28, 2012

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About r/RateMyAudio

While music/composition is important, this subreddit is primarily focused on the evaluation of audio work; editing, mixing, mastering, and any other facet of sculpting great sound. Let's hear what you've got and then talk about it.

Read the SubReddit Rules before participating in the subreddit

Subreddit Rules

1) Reddiquette is required - found here

Disagreements are fine but personal attacks / insults are not. No personal info, witch hunts, or downvote complaining. Trolling, insults, or antagonism towards the subreddit participants, the moderators, or even the community itself will result in a ban.

2) No Self-promotion - The only kind of posts allowed here are individual work examples for evaluation. No other OC by poster, or anything else by, for, or about them or any attempts to drive traffic anywhere else. Those who promote here will be banned, no exceptions or appeals.

3) Required Post Title Format - is as follows;

[Descriptors] Name of Piece

Descriptors - Itemized descriptors of audio work for evaluation. Examples; Editing, Mixing, SFX, Composition, Arrangement, Performer, etc. List specific audio processes you want evaluated. Posts with non-specific descriptors such as [Everything] or [Produced] will be removed. Do not use [Sound Design] except in cases of sound design work for video.
Name - Name of the audio only. DO NOT add other info / commentary / description. Do not add ANYTHING else which includes things like "be kind please", "my first attempt", "a power ballad", "ft. Handz solo", year created, style, etc.

4) Posting Rules

You MUST comment on a couple of recent submissions each time you post and offer constructive feedback. Simply saying something like "it's nice" is not sufficient. This requirement is about karma in action. Give to others when you want something in return
Only the person who did the work may submit it for evaluation
Please link to SoundCloud, BandCamp, Vimeo or YouTube. Check with mods for other submission source sites
Posts must follow the required format (see prior rule)

5) Commenting Rules

Reddiquette is required. See rule 1
Feedback is always subjective
Criticism must be in a constructive manner
Do not make negative generalizations
Set your user flair to indicate your experience level

Examples of Excellent Post Feedback

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