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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.
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Creating a lo-fi beat and post-rock track with Spitfire’s free orchestral sounds
Expert producer and educator TAETRO showcases the high-quality free instruments available in Spitfire Symphony Orchestra: Discover.
John Legend reflects on his early career, songwriting process, upcoming album, and more
We had the opportunity to sit down with John Legend for an in-depth conversation about the key moments that have shaped his career, his songwriting process, and more.
John Legend on the art of songwriting and his new Splice INSTRUMENT pack
John Legend sat down with us to provide an intimate look into how he approaches songwriting on his signature instrument, the piano.
Watch KSHMR produce a track from scratch in Ableton
Watch world-class producer, DJ, and sample creator KSHMR (Tiësto, W&W) create a track from scratch in Ableton.
How to use Splice INSTRUMENT
We walk through how to use Splice INSTRUMENT and showcase some of our favorite sounds.
Touring The Pharmacy Studios (Dr. Dre, Eminem) with TRINITY
Join us on an exclusive tour of The Pharmacy Studios, where Dr. Dre, Michael Jackson, Eminem, and countless others have recorded their hits.
Sustance shares sound design tips for drum and bass synths
Expert drum and bass producer Sustance shares three versatile sound design tips for crafting hard-hitting synths in Serum.
Julian Bunetta talks songwriting, One Direction, and the “Espresso” loop
GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Julian Bunetta (One Direction, Teddy Swims) discusses how he got started, the stories behind his biggest hits, and more.
Killah B (Beyoncé, Ariana Grande) plays Texas Hold ‘Em with samples
We challenged GRAMMY-nominated producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Killah B to a game of poker—but with a twist.
Hyperpop guitar sound design techniques (with Junior Astronaut)
Nathan Tipton (a.k.a. Junior Astronaut) shares four unique sound design techniques that are often heard in hyperpop and glitch pop guitar arrangements.
Southside on his come-up, working with Future, and going on a duck hunt
Southside sat down with us to discuss his come-up, how hunting helps his mental health, working with Future, and much, much more.