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The best free effects plugins you need in 2021 (VST / AU)
Spanning lush reverbs to gritty distortion units, these high-quality free effects plugins will help you take your productions to the next level.
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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."
Making generative music in Ableton Live (free project file included)
Learn how to create a generative music system in Ableton Live that composes original ambient music at the click of a button.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The best free DAWs for music production
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.