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Play beats without a DAW with our YouTube ‘Beatmaker’
Have some fun creating beats away from your DAW with our YouTube 'Beatmaker'—simply press the number keys on your computer keyboard to play.
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Tips & Tutorials
Explore actionable production tips, step-by-step tutorials, track breakdowns, and more.
Self-care for musicians: Why it’s important and how to practice it
Let’s talk about what exactly self-care is, why it’s important for musicians, and what you can do to start taking better care of yourself.
Cosmic country: What it is and why it will always be relevant
Learn about what cosmic country is, the influential musicians who've shaped it, and why the genre will continue to be relevant for the foreseeable future.
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.
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4 tips on leveling up your sound design from Kilamanzego
Philly-based producer Kilamanzego shares four powerful lessons around sound design and creativity.
What is compression? How to use compressors in music production
In this 101 guide to audio compressors, we answer the popular question "What is compression?" by exploring the effect's sound, main parameters in music, and more.
3 powerful ways to transform melodic samples
Producer / songwriter Meredith Bull dropped by the Splice YouTube channel to share three unique ways she transforms melodic samples.
How to overcome imposter syndrome as a musician
Learn how to identify whether you suffer from imposter syndrome, and pick up eight helpful tips for how to overcome it.
Breaking down hit tracks co-produced by jetsonmade (DaBaby, Jack Harlow)
We examine tracks by DaBaby, Jack Harlow, and Queen Naija that jetsonmade had a hand in and break down how he applies different sides of his musicality to best serve each artist.
Exploring the world of sound in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Let's explore how and why the sounds of Pokémon Legends: Arceus stand uniquely apart from the series' previous installments.
Finding purpose in your creative life as a musician
Artists too often conflate their self-value with their work—in this article, let's explore some healthy perspectives on finding purpose in one's artistic practice.