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Granular synthesis: A guide to what it is and how to use it
Learn about what granular synthesis is and how you can use the technique to create immersive soundscapes out of deceptively simple one-shots.
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Ableton Live
Explore tutorials that take place in Ableton Live and learn about the DAW's unique tools and techniques.
CoSo by Splice: Ableton Live Export is the quickest path from idea to DAW
Learn about how the latest update to CoSo allows you to use the full power of Ableton to bring your musical sketches to completion faster than ever.
How to make monster sounds (free Ableton and Serum presets included)
Let's create our own monster sounds from scratch via two different approaches: synthesis and recorded audio.
8 free plugins for making better melodies (instruments and effects)
We showcase tips and techniques for making effective melodies, using free instruments and effects plugins to demonstrate.
Recreating the theme from Stranger Things
Learn how to recreate the iconic Stranger Things theme with our downloadable project file and step-by-step tutorial video.
5 ways to create your own FX in Ableton Live with Alina Smith
Alina Smith (Fall Out Boy, ITZY) opens up a fresh Ableton Live session to share five of her top sound design gems with the Splice community.
What is temporal induction (and what can music producers learn from it)?
We define what temporal induction is, demonstrate how you can experiment with the phenomenon in your DAW, and explore its underlying lesson for music producers.
The 3 levels of sampling (beginner to pro)
We go over a brief history of sampling and then dive straight into the three levels of complexity that exist within the process today.
Making beats with iconic video game sound effects
We sample ten iconic video game sound effects and flip them into tracks in FL Studio, Bitwig, and Ableton Live.
Kenny Beats’ 10 favorite plugins (stock and paid)
Kenny Beats shares ten of his favorite plugins, specifically focusing on Ableton stock plugins and third-party tools he likes to apply to guitars and basses.
Sampling and sound design tips for string instruments
We explore how you can build a beat that features string instruments in nuanced and interesting ways.
5 advanced MIDI velocity techniques
Velocity doesn't have to be exclusively married to volume—in this article, we explore five alternate ways you can use the parameter to add interest to your music.