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    • Stories / August 11, 2023
      Stories

      Celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop Celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop

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    • Features / August 1, 2023
      Features

      What does AI mean for music producers? What does AI mean for music producers?

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    • Music Theory / July 19, 2023
      Music Theory

      Music modes: What they are and how to use them Music modes: What they are and how to use them

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    • Tips & Tutorials / July 11, 2023
      Tips & Tutorials

      10 music production techniques you need to try in FL Studio and Ableton Live 10 music production techniques you need to try in FL Studio and Ableton Live

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    Tips & Tutorials / April 12, 2022
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    How to make beats for a song: Beat production 101

    Learn how to make beats for a song with this in-depth guide, where we cover everything from the tools you’ll need to how to sequence your own rhythms.

    Tools / April 1, 2022
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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.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 12, 2021
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    7 ideas for making your music more unique

    We explore seven ways to make our tracks more unique, spanning everything from music theory techniques to sound design tricks.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 9, 2021
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    Sampling and sound design tips for string instruments

    We explore how you can build a beat that features string instruments in nuanced and interesting ways.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 17, 2021
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    Recreating Cardi B, The Weeknd, and SZA’s beats (free MIDI files included)

    In this installment of In the Loop, we walk through how to recreate the grooves in The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights,” SZA’s “Good Days,” and Cardi B’s “Up.”

    Tips & Tutorials / July 3, 2021
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    How to use acapellas to improve your production chops

    In this video, we walk through how you can use acapellas as a creative tool to inspire new ideas for your productions.

    Stories / June 30, 2021
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    Madame Gandhi on sound design and mindfulness in music production

    Madame Gandhi tells us about her creative process, approach to sound design, advice for other producers, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / June 18, 2021
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    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.

    Stories / June 16, 2021
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    Get your music into the hands of Murda Beatz and hear his tips for producers

    Multi-platinum producer Murda Beatz (Drake, Migos) shares his creative insights and kicks off a beat battle featuring cash prizes, direct feedback, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / June 9, 2021
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    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.

    Tools / June 7, 2021
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    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.

    Routines & Process / June 7, 2021
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    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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