Music Production Tips & Tutorials - Blog

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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.

Music Promotion

How to get an album pressed to vinyl

We demystify how pressing to vinyl can benefit you as an artist, how to find a manufacturer, and what you’ll need to provide them with in order to make it happen.

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Tips & Tutorials

A beginner’s guide to Ableton Live: Surviving your first 10 minutes

Learn how to navigate menus, arrange sounds, and make music that's entirely your own in this beginner's guide to Ableton Live.

Tips & Tutorials

How to make a boom bap beat in 10 minutes

Get a firsthand look into the basics of arranging boom bap rhythms, chord progressions, and scratch sounds in Ableton Live.

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Tips & Tutorials

Breaking down lo-fi and house music with Beatmaker and Astra

We explore the key ingredients that define lo-fi and house, and then build two quick demo tracks using Splice's new Beatmaker and Astra plugins.

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Tools

How to use Splice’s new Beatmaker

Learn how you can use Beatmaker to quickly get up-and-running with rhythm and produce some of your best grooves yet.

Tools

How to use Splice’s new Astra synthesizer

Let's explore the key features, workflows, and capabilities of Astra, Splice's all-new software synthesizer.

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Inspiration

The importance of an intentional workflow for your music

Let's take a step beyond thinking about what we use, and explore ideas around how we can use both our time and our tools to create our best work.

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Sound Design

How to design a weapon sound for video games

Let's explore the steps, techniques, and considerations that go into designing a high-quality weapon sound for video games.

Recording

How to use field recordings as a songwriting tool

Drawing on insights from musicians and intermedia artists, we explore how field recordings can be used as a powerful tool for sonic and personal exploration.