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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

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.

FL Studio

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.

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Tools

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.

Tips & Tutorials

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.

Music Theory

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.

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News

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.

Tips & Tutorials

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.

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Tips & Tutorials

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.

Tips & Tutorials

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.