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How to create DAW templates for your music (free files included)
Learn why DAW templates can be a valuable asset for your music production workflow, and how you can create three of the most common template types.
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Tips & Tutorials
Explore actionable production tips, step-by-step tutorials, track breakdowns, and more.
The top 10 sound design plugins and VSTs you didn’t know you needed
Here are ten high-quality sound design plugins (VST / AU) that can help you reimagine your musical ideas in unique but powerful ways.
5 pop vocal production tips from Jenna Andrews (BTS, Jessie J)
Jenna Andrews (BTS, Drake) shares five of her best pop vocal production tips, covering a wide breadth of topics ranging mic selection to the importance of building relationships.
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.
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.
4 tips on leveling up your sound design from Kilamanzego
Philly-based producer Kilamanzego shares four powerful lessons around sound design and creativity.
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.
Ovy On The Drums (Bad Bunny, KAROL G) creates a track from scratch
Reggaeton hitmaker Ovy On The Drums (Bad Bunny, KAROL G) sat down with us to discuss his beginnings, new sample pack, and creative process.