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What is trap music? Definition, artists, and characteristics
Explore the artists, subgenres, and characteristics that define trap music and learn how to make your own beats in the genre.
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Oak Felder (Demi Lovato, Nicki Minaj) cooks up a beat in Pro Tools
Watch GRAMMY-winning producer and songwriter Oak Felder react to the Splice x Pro Tools integration and make a beat with it.
Win $1,000 and a spot at the Splice × COLORS writing camp via our NYC beat battle
Create a track for the chance to attend our NYC event and win $1,000 USD, a spot at the first-ever Splice x COLORS writing camp, and more.
What is soul music? History, key artists, and ongoing legacy
Learn about the deep history of soul music, its pioneering artists and bands, influence on other genres, and more.
What is American folk music? History, characteristics, and instruments
Learn about the history of American folk music, the key characteristics and instruments that define it, and more.
Memphis rap: Its key artists, history, and enduring influence on hip hop
Learn about the history, key artists, and enduring impact of Memphis rap music, and learn how to start making your own beats in the genre.
Splice x Pro Tools: Unlocking a new era of seamless creativity
Splice is now integrated into Pro Tools—discover how to search, filter, and audition Splice sounds, all synced to your project’s key and tempo.
What is shoegaze? History, bands, and key characteristics
Learn about the origins, key characteristics, and iconic bands of shoegaze music, in addition to how you can make your own music in the genre.
What is blues music? History, characteristics, and impact
Learn about the unique history of blues music, its key characteristics, influence on other genres, and more.
What is jazz music? Characteristics, history, and instruments
Learn about the deep history of jazz music, its subgenres, key characteristics, signature instruments, and more.
How to chop samples like a pro
Expert producer vvundertone breaks down the art of sample chopping, covering everything from sound design to the joys of using analog hardware.
How Oliver (Kim Petras, Chromeo) makes his signature drum loops
Oliver (Kim Petras, Chromeo) opens up his Ableton Live session to give us an exclusive inside look into how he makes his signature drum loops.