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Studio Notes: What It Takes to Write a Pop Hit in 2018
We spoke to some of the industry’s top songwriters and producers to find out what it takes to write a pop hit in 2018.
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Discwoman’s BEARCAT and Haram on DJing, production tools, and collaboration
We sat down with Discwoman’s BEARCAT and Haram to talk about their new sample pack, balancing DJing and producing, and more.
Splice Firestarters: Music Theory 101
Music theory doesn’t need to be intimidating or stuffy - in this Firestarter, we explore theory through the lens of modern production.
Why Are My Friends Wrong? The Audio Science of Yanny & Laurel
We examine the Yanny / Laurel debate from an audio science perspective to explore why people don't agree on what they hear with this peculiar audio clip.
The all-new Splice desktop app
We've updated the Splice desktop app to be bigger and better so that it integrates seamlessly into your creative workflow. Read on for all of the new features in our latest update.
How to wobble your piano chords with MOVEMENT
In this walkthrough, we look at how to use Output's MOVEMENT to wobble a piano chord progression.
6 tips for effective build ups
World-class producer Hyperbits shares 6 techniques for creating build ups that are both unique and effective.
Getting started with mixing
There's no right or wrong way to approach mixing, but there are some workflow basics that can help you be more productive at the process.
DUCKY on her production tools and getting a huge sound
Get a glimpse at how rising producer DUCKY crafts her signature bass, gets her mixes sounding super pristine, stays inspired, and more.
D16’s Punchbox vs Sonic Academy’s Kick 2
We compare the features available in Punchbox and Kick 2, two popular kick drum synthesizers, in an attempt to determine which is the better plugin.
Trap producer Salva talks vintage synths and “open-source” album
Trap and hip hop producer Salva discusses the story behind Clips II, his second sample pack to accompany an "open-source" beat tape.
Getting started with sampling
Let's explore how to achieve the coveted sampling sound and some techniques you can use to make your samples feel special.