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5 of the most important rhythms in music
Learn about five influential rhythms that have shaped a wide array of genres and styles across the globe.
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The king of the TR-808: Egyptian Lover on the iconic drum machine
Egyptian Lover sat down with us to discuss his relationship with the TR-808, bringing two hardware units and a vocoder to lay down some samples and vocals.
DECAP (DaBaby, Eminem) makes a beat from scratch
Multi-platinum producer DECAP sat down with us to showcase how he makes a beat from scratch in Ableton Live.
Recording live bands: 5 fundamental tips for getting a great sound
From mic placement to acoustic treatment, we showcase five production techniques that are fundamental for recording live bands.
How to make a UK drill beat in FL Studio (with Jay Cactus)
World-renowned musician and educator Jay Cactus breaks down how to make a UK drill beat in FL Studio.
Make your drum samples unique with Steinberg’s Backbone
We walk through all of the major sections and features of Steinberg's Backbone, showing you how to add new layers, sculpt your sounds, and more.
4 beat making tips you’ll wish you knew earlier
Veteran producer iBEENART sat down with us to share four timeless beat making tips that he wishes he knew earlier in his own career.
Polyrhythms: What they are and how to use them
Explore the definition, history, and use cases of polyrhythms, and learn how to use them in your own music.
Splice and XLN Audio: How to get your free, zero-credit drum samples
Until April 4th, Splice subscribers who also rent-to-own XO will get a Collection of zero-credit Splice samples curated by the team at XLN Audio.
5 game-changing production tips you should use in 2024
From re-examining the potential of percussion loops to using AutoTune to create melodies, here are five game-changing production tips you can use in 2023.
3 finger drumming practices we learned from Melodics
Melodics teamed up with Splice to provide a collection of top-notch lessons—we gave them a go and walked away with three takeaways regarding finger drumming.
7 timeless music production tips (in 10 minutes)
We explore seven tips that are relevant to producers of all levels, from drum programming and chord progression techniques to sound selection and workflow tricks.