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How Wendy Carlos pioneered the evolution of synths
Learn about how Wendy Carlos helped bring synthesizers into the mainstream and pioneered the evolution of the instrument.
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Dub music: A guide to the genre’s history, artists, and sound
We explore the history and lasting impact of dub music and break down how you can use its signature production techniques in your own tracks.
5 hip hop sampling techniques that lasted for decades
Here are five timeless hip hop sampling techniques from the '90s and early '00s that you can use in your own productions.
How Memphis rap created phonk
Learn about what phonk music is, explore its origins in Memphis rap, and dive into recent variants such as drift phonk and phonk house.
How does the theremin work? The instrument you never touch
Let's take a look at how the theremin uses the power of electromagnetic interference to create haunting-yet-beautiful portamento melodies.
What is MIDI in music (and how do you use it)?
Learn about what MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is, its unique history, and how to use it as a powerful tool for making music.
The history and evolution of Bollywood music
Learn about the beginnings, development, and future of Bollywood music, one of the most popular forms of music in the world today.
9 music production elements common in horror themes
Discover nine songwriting and music production techniques that embody the horror genre, and then check out our collection of 50 Halloween samples on Splice.
The Haas effect: What it is and how to use it
Learn about what the Haas effect (also known as the precedence effect) is, its unique history, and how to apply it in your music.
How tape machines shape the lo-fi sound
Learn about the origins of the lo-fi sound, including saturation, wow, flutter, and tape delay—and how the quirks of analog tape machines have translated to the digital domain.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop
From MPCs and vinyl shopping to FL grids and sample chopping, today we celebrate the sounds, styles, and creators of hip hop.
Mike Shinoda on crafting Meteora, songwriting, and the art of vocal production
We sat down with Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park, Fort Minor) to discuss the creative process behind Meteora, how it informs his trajectory for the music he's releasing today, his advice for budding music creators, and more.