In this tutorial we will learn how to create a cool music player design. We will use vector shapes and layer styles.

For the beginning, let’s create a new file (File>New), having 1280x1024 px and 72 dpi. 

Select then the Rectangle Tool (U) that should be used for representing the background of the picture to be on the final stage.



Set the next demonstrated parameters by making a mouse click on the layers’ panel, to be more exactly, on the layer we work with. Blending Options>Gradient Overlay



Gradient’s parameters:

 



Now we should choose the Rounded Rectangle Tool (U) with a radius of 35 px to draw the primary layer of the media player’s panel. The layer’s color is #303030



The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Drop Shadow



Blending Options>Inner Shadow



Blending Options>Bevel and Emboss

 



Make a copy of the last made layer and then change the copied layer’s parameters with those indicated below:
Fill 0%
Blending Options>Bevel and Emboss