.svg)
.svg)
Automation in music: What it is and 5 creative ways to use it
From shape-shifting reverbs to bouncing stereo effects, we explore just a few of the infinite ways you can use automation to achieve unique sounds.
Back to blog
Tips & Tutorials
Explore actionable production tips, step-by-step tutorials, track breakdowns, and more.
How to design drum and bass sounds in Serum
Veteran DJ and producer Erb N Dub breaks down how to design polished drum and bass sounds in Serum in under five minutes.
Music auditions: The ultimate guide for how to prepare
Veteran educator Renato Milone (Berklee College of Music) shares his in-depth guide for preparing your music auditions for schools, university programs, etc.
How to prepare your music portfolio: 8 tips for what to include
A music portfolio is an invaluable resource for applying to music-focused programs, networking, and more—here are eight tips for how to prepare yours.
How tape machines shape the lo-fi sound
Learn about the origins of the lo-fi sound, including saturation, wow, flutter, and tape delay—and how the quirks of analog tape machines have translated to the digital domain.
Creating your music career: A step-by-step blueprint for success
From zero to upload, veteran producer Isaac Duarte overviews the full process for getting your career in music production started.
5 vocal production and songwriting tips from NERVO
DJ and production duo NERVO (Kylie Minogue, Steve Aoki) sat down with us to share five timeless vocal production and songwriting tips.
What is the Doppler effect?
In this comprehensive guide, learn about what the Doppler effect is, where it's heard in the world around us, and common misconceptions to be aware of.
11 tips for improving your melodies and chord progressions
Veteran producers Nick Chen, Isaac Duarte, and Kaelin Ellis share 11 powerful tips for breathing new life into your melodies and chord progressions.
Oliver on 3 key practices for making your best music yet
Oliver took a moment with us to share some of the key learnings around making music that he's gathered across the span of his career.
What’s in a style? A guide to the starting points of our Create feature
Here's a primer to each of the 12 unique styles that are available in our Create feature.
Make the most of Bridge: The workflow level-up for every Splice user
Learn about how to get started with Splice Bridge, our plugin that connects Splice Sounds with your DAW in a more powerful way than ever before.