music-sfx-selection

# Music and SFX Selection for Tech Demo Videos

Comprehensive guide for selecting, timing, and mixing audio elements in technology demonstration videos.

## Music Matching Matrix

Match your content type to the appropriate audio style:

| Content Type | Audio Style | BPM Range | Key Characteristics |
|--------------|-------------|-----------|---------------------|
| AI/ML Demo | Electronic Ambient | 80-100 | Subtle synths, minimal percussion, futuristic pads |
| Code Tutorial | Lo-fi/Chill | 70-90 | Relaxed beats, non-intrusive, study-music feel |
| Product Launch | Uplifting Corporate | 100-120 | Building energy, positive resolution |
| Bug Fix/Debug | Tense to Resolution | 90-110 | Minor key start, major key resolution |
| Performance Demo | High Energy Electronic | 120-140 | Driving beats, impressive feel |
| API Integration | Tech Corporate | 95-115 | Professional, modern, clean |
| Security Feature | Dark Electronic | 85-105 | Suspenseful undertones, protective feel |
| Success Story | Inspirational | 100-120 | Emotional build, triumphant finish |

## BPM Guidelines by Mood

### Calm/Professional (70-90 BPM)
- Documentation walkthroughs
- Slow-paced tutorials
- Thoughtful explanations

### Moderate/Engaging (90-110 BPM)
- Standard demos
- Feature overviews
- Most tech content

### Energetic/Exciting (110-130 BPM)
- Product launches
- Performance comparisons
- Call-to-action sections

### High Energy (130-150 BPM)
- Speed demonstrations
- Competitive comparisons
- Hype moments (use sparingly)

## SFX Categories for Tech Videos

### Typing/Keyboard SFX
- **Mechanical keyboard**: Satisfying tactile sound for code input
- **Soft membrane**: Subtle for background typing
- **Terminal beep**: Old-school computer feel
- **Recommended**: Layer 2-3 variations to avoid repetition

### UI Interaction SFX
- **Click/Tap**: Button interactions, menu selections
- **Hover**: Subtle whoosh for cursor movement
- **Toggle**: Switch on/off sounds
- **Scroll**: Gentle movement indic