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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.
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Triads in music: Basic types and how to use them
Triads are a key building block of music—in this article, we dive into what they are, the common types, and how to apply them in your music.
The DI box: What it is and how to use one
Let's talk about what a DI box is and explore the variety of applications that make it a useful addition to studios and concert venues alike.
Phaser vs. flanger: What they are and how they sound
Learn about how a phaser works, how a flanger works, and how the two effects can be applied in analog and digital contexts.
Analog vs. digital effects for recording guitar: Exploring the timeless debate
Explore some tips, facts, and thoughts that pertain to the timeless debate between using analog vs. digital effects when recording guitar performances.
Keeping the pedal steel guitar alive: 5 players on the instrument’s influence and evolution
We invited five modern players for a roundtable discussion about their history, approach, and relationship with the pedal steel guitar.
Kenny Beats’ 10 favorite plugins (stock and paid)
Kenny Beats shares ten of his favorite plugins, specifically focusing on Ableton stock plugins and third-party tools he likes to apply to guitars and basses.
4 lessons on sound design from Wave Racer
Melbourne-based producer Wave Racer shares four key lessons around sound design and creativity.
Exploring the world of open tunings on guitar
Five guitarists across various genres tell us why they use open tunings and how alternate tunings can help expand our creativity.
Shoegaze is sounding bigger and more crushing than ever before
We spoke with the musicians, producers, and engineers behind Nothing, Cloakroom, DIIV, and Greet Death on the state of creating shoegaze records in 2020.
The most important gear and accessories for a guitarist
Let’s explore all the additional items you should pick up if you’re a guitarist, whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro.
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.