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    • Routines & Process / February 17, 2021
      Routines & Process

      How 5 screen composers got their start and sustain their careers How 5 screen composers got their start and sustain their careers

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    • Tools / January 25, 2021
      Tools

      5 things you didn’t know about MIDI 5 things you didn’t know about MIDI

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    • Routines & Process / January 11, 2021
      Routines & Process

      How to write an effective cold email as a musician How to write an effective cold email as a musician

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    • Recording / January 6, 2021
      Recording

      Microphone polar patterns explained Microphone polar patterns explained

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    Tools / March 6, 2021
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    5 free instrument plugins every music producer should have in 2021 (VST / AU)

    Spanning grand pianos to wavetable synths, these five high-quality free instrument plugins are must-haves for any music producer.

    Tips & Tutorials / February 5, 2021
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    How to create drum patterns across genres (lo-fi hip hop, metal, and more)

    Learn about how to create original drum patterns in genres spanning lo-fi hip hop to metal, and download our free MIDI files to dive even deeper.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 27, 2021
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    How to make a synthwave track in 10 minutes (free MIDI files included)

    Get a firsthand look into the basics of creating synthwave melodies, chord progressions, and drum grooves in Ableton.

    Music Theory / January 13, 2021
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    7 chord progressions music producers need to know (free MIDI files included)

    From the basics to more advanced options, we go over seven chord progressions that are absolutely worth familiarizing yourself with.

    Tools / November 26, 2020
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    The 15 best Black Friday deals for music production (2020)

    From huge mark-downs on the latest plugins to solid discounts on long-time industry staples, we’ve identified 15 quality Black Friday deals for music producers.

    Tools / November 14, 2020
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    The best free DAWs of 2020

    Whether you’re just getting started or want to make a switch from your current workstation, here are some great free DAWs that are worth trying out.

    Stories / November 12, 2020
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    Get your beats heard by OG Parker and win a $2500 spending spree from Fender

    OG Parker and Fender want to listen to your creations – submit your music at beats@splice.com to be heard.

    Music Theory / October 3, 2020
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    How to improve your melodies with rhythmic variations (free MIDI / samples included)

    From varying note length to applying syncopation, we highlight four versatile strategies for improving the rhythmic qualities of your melodies.

    Music Theory / October 1, 2020
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    5 free music theory resources for producers

    We’ve collected five of the best free music theory resources out there that can help you take your skills to the next level.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 29, 2020
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    How to make your own multi-sample instrument (free kalimba included)

    In this tutorial, we walk though how anyone can make their own multi-sample instrument, using a kalimba to demonstrate.

    Music Theory / August 27, 2020
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    Music theory tips for making melodies (free stems and MIDI files included)

    We give you a crash course in music theory, exploring some scales and techniques that’ll help you create original melodies.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 9, 2020

    How to make a beat using only one sample (free stems and project file included)

    We take the age-old phrase “less is more” to new heights by demonstrating how you can create an entire beat using nothing but one sample.

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