r/Songwriting: Record Multi-Track Videos on Your Phone to Get Reddit Feedback

Use a title like "Looking for feedback on verse/chorus contrast – raw demo recorded on iPhone." In the body, say what you're unsure about (e.g. whether the chorus lifts enough, if the melody feels repetitive) and add: "This is intentionally raw. I'd really appreciate thoughts on songwriting, not production." That signals humility, tells people what to listen for, and avoids the self-promo downvotes.

r/Songwriting for lyrics, structure, and melody. r/WeAreTheMusicMakers for songwriting and production. r/IndieMusicFeedback for broader reactions. r/BedroomBands if you're open to collaboration. Pick based on what you want feedback on.

Redditors respond when the recording feels immediate, like it was captured during the writing process. Clean audio with no DAW flexing or gear talk reads as honest, not marketed—and that's exactly what Reddit rewards.

Keep it focused: 30–90 seconds, one clear section (usually verse + chorus). No full song, no overproduction. If someone rewrote your song based on the demo, they should understand what you're trying to say. If not, record one more take clarifying the lyric or melody before posting.

No. Record and export entirely on your phone in SONGTAKE. Capture your idea and post to Reddit the same day without opening a laptop or editor. Video is optional—audio-only works too if the performance is clear.

Not because they're fancier—because they're clearer and more trustworthy. A single static phone video often gets 1–2 comments. A short multicam SongTake clip typically gets 5–20 comments, more specific and more useful. Reddit doesn't reward 'better video'; it rewards watchability + credibility. Multicam signals performance, clean audio lets people actually hear the song, and the format reads as feedback-seeking instead of promo.

Reddit's native player and users care about four things: people stop scrolling in the first 1–2 seconds; they understand what they're seeing instantly; audio is intelligible without effort; and the post feels non-promotional. Anything that violates those gets ignored or downvoted. SongTake helps on all four: multicam for scroll-stop and clarity, clean multi-source audio for intelligibility, and a WIP/rehearsal feel for non-promo.

Use phone-only for quick ideas for yourself. Use SongTake for anything you plan to share publicly for feedback. The mental model: 'Does this look like I'm asking for feedback, or like I'm asking for fans?' SongTake clips almost always read as feedback-seeking, which is exactly what Reddit rewards.

Ask yourself that before posting. SongTake clips—multicam, natural sections, no intro talking—read as rehearsal or songwriting session. Reddit gives notes instead of judgments when the post feels like work in progress. If it feels like an influencer drop or a release push, you'll get fewer, less useful replies.

SONGTAKE records in true stereo with automatic cloud backup, project organization, and multi-track capabilities. Unlike voice memos that create a graveyard of unnamed files, SONGTAKE keeps everything organized, synced across devices, and ready to develop into full productions.

Absolutely! SONGTAKE works perfectly with a single phone for recording arrangements, backing vocals, and layered instruments. While multiple phones give you multi-angle coverage and better isolation, one phone is all you need to create professional multi-track recordings with video overdubbing.

Yes! SONGTAKE seamlessly transitions from mobile recording to professional desktop production. Start with iPhone for song ideas, then open the same project on Mac with a professional 64-channel interface for mixing and mastering. It's the bridge between inspiration and production.

Place phones near each instrument for dedicated microphones. One tap starts all phones simultaneously, and they automatically sync after recording. No manual alignment needed—just position phones, hit record, and get professional multi-track isolation from devices you already own.