From wavetable tricks to workflow insights, Tracey Brakes shares five invaluable tips on synthesis and sound design that she learned from using Xfer Record’s Serum.
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From using loops as-is to cutting them out of your final track entirely, here are four different ideas for how you can apply samples in your music.
We explore the 8 levels of 808s, spanning everything from basic sustains and glides to uncharted realms of 808 enlightenment.
We examine the key characteristics of lo-fi music and explore how you can achieve the style’s distinctive sound.
Learn about what binaural audio is, how it works, and why it’s a technique that’s gaining popularity across different musical (and non-musical) contexts.
Experimental producer, sound designer, and educator sv1 shares four key lessons around sound design and creativity.
GRAMMY-winning producer Malay (Frank Ocean, John Legend, Lorde) shares four versatile tips that can help you elevate your productions.
From resampling to granular synthesis, these advanced sampling techniques are a great way to introduce unique timbres to your productions.
Here are ten high-quality sound design plugins (VST / AU) that can help you reimagine your musical ideas in unique but powerful ways.
Alina Smith (Fall Out Boy, ITZY) opens up a fresh Ableton Live session to share five of her top sound design gems with the Splice community.
Philly-based producer Kilamanzego shares four powerful lessons around sound design and creativity.
In this 101 guide to audio compressors, we answer the popular question “What is compression?” by exploring the effect’s sound, main parameters in music, and more.