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  • Nick Chen

    Content Marketing @ Splice. Nick Chen is a producer, performer, and educator under the aliases "nickthechen" and "Enix."

    Tools / March 16, 2021
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    The 4 most important MIDI controllers

    We highlight four particularly impactful MIDI controllers that have made their mark across bedroom and studio setups alike.

    Tools / March 6, 2021
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    5 free instrument plugins every music producer should have in 2021 (VST / AU)

    Spanning grand pianos to wavetable synths, these five high-quality free instrument plugins are must-haves for any music producer.

    Tips & Tutorials / February 5, 2021
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    How to create drum patterns across genres (lo-fi hip hop, metal, and more)

    Learn about how to create original drum patterns in genres spanning lo-fi hip hop to metal, and download our free MIDI files to dive even deeper.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 27, 2021
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    How to make a synthwave track in 10 minutes (free MIDI files included)

    Get a firsthand look into the basics of creating synthwave melodies, chord progressions, and drum grooves in Ableton.

    Music Theory / January 13, 2021
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    7 chord progressions music producers need to know (free MIDI files included)

    From the basics to more advanced options, we go over seven chord progressions that are absolutely worth familiarizing yourself with.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 18, 2020
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    The difference between subtractive, additive, FM, and wavetable synthesis

    Learn about four of the most common (but often confused) types of synthesis, and how they’re applied to modern productions.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 10, 2020
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    How to make a Cyberpunk 2077 track

    We depart our current universe and dive into the world of Cyberpunk 2077, constructing a track from scratch in the style of the highly-anticipated game’s soundtrack.

    Tips & Tutorials / November 20, 2020
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    Ableton Live 11: An early look at what’s new

    From comping to all-new devices, we explore the new possibilities available in Ableton Live 11 in this unique first look.

    Tools / November 14, 2020
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    The best free DAWs of 2020

    Whether you’re just getting started or want to make a switch from your current workstation, here are some great free DAWs that are worth trying out.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 17, 2020
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    How to make a ‘Dictionary.com type beat’

    In this tutorial video, we take audio recordings of various words from Dictionary.com and flip them into drums, melodies, synths, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 26, 2020
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    How to make a nu-disco track in 10 minutes

    Get a firsthand look into the basics of creating nu-disco drum grooves, melodies, and basslines in Ableton.

    Routines & Process / September 18, 2020
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    Write something under a time constraint | Songwriting Club

    Write a song under a time constraint, and share your work to receive feedback from us and your peers.

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