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How to make ambient music: Tools and techniques
Learn how to make ambient music that's immersive, expressive, and ever-evolving via our in-depth guide.
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What are harmonics? Exploring the fabric of music
Explore what harmonics and overtones are, how they constitute the very fabric of music, and how you can apply an understanding of them to your tracks.
What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)?
Learn about the basics of de-essing and how you can use a de-esser plugin to attenuate sibilance and take your vocals to new heights.
Distortion vs. saturation: The differences and when to use each
Learn about the similarities and differences between distortion and saturation, as well as when to use each.
What is modulation in music?
Learn about the two different definitions and various creative use cases of modulation in music.
Gavin Brivik on scoring Faces of Death, sound design techniques, and collaboration
In this interview, award-winning composer Gavin Brivik discusses his creative process behind composing the score for Faces of Death.
Introducing the Splice Sounds Plugin (now in beta)
We’re excited to introduce the Splice Sounds Plugin, now available in public beta—bringing Splice’s entire sound library (and additional brand-new features) directly into any DAW.
Best plugins for Pro Tools (free and paid)
Explore high-quality free and paid plugins that are compatible with Pro Tools, spanning essentials for composition, mixing, mastering, and more.
What is frequency masking? Definition, causes, and how to fix it
Learn about what frequency masking is, when and why it happens, and how to fix it in your mix.
How to make a song instrumental: Stem separation explained
In this introductory guide, we overview how to make a song instrumental with stem separation techniques.
Best mastering plugins for Pro Tools (free and paid)
We explore the best mastering plugins for Pro Tools, including powerful free options as well as industry-standard paid tools.
The 10 best free music production plugins for 2026 (instruments and effects)
From long-time classics to game-changing newcomers, we overview ten free plugins that have the potential to be your next music production toolkit staple in 2026.