Mikey Reaves (Luke Combs, Jelly Roll) gives an exclusive studio tour
Mikey Reaves (Luke Combs, Jelly Roll) gives us an exclusive studio tour, discussing his favorite gear and showcasing how he starts a track with Create.
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How to make lo-fi music: Tools, theory, and techniques
Learn how to make lo-fi music via our in-depth guide that explores the style's key characteristics, music theory, and production techniques.
The best sampling software (VSTs and apps) in 2024
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Producing a beat with the world’s most unexpected sounds
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20 music production tips in under 15 minutes (free template included)
Whether it's beat making techniques or mixing tips, you can take these 20 ideas and immediately apply them to your own music, regardless of your genre or style.
Splice and XLN Audio: How to get your free, zero-credit drum samples
Until April 4th, Splice subscribers who also rent-to-own XO will get a Collection of zero-credit Splice samples curated by the team at XLN Audio.
Producing a beat into a full song with Kaelin Ellis and SW8VY
Kaelin Ellis brought his beat to veteran producer and instrumentalist SW8VY to build it into a full song in Ableton Live.
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10 of the best VST plugins of 2024
From powerhouse synths to forward-thinking effects units, here are some of the most popular plugins on Splice from the past year.
5 perfect plugins for making lo-fi music (free and paid)
We showcase five lo-fi music plugins (free and paid) that can help you achieve that vintage sound that's in your head.
5 music production mistakes you should watch out for
In this tutorial video, we discuss 5 common music production mistakes that you should avoid the next time you're working in the DAW.
Flipping Christmas songs into beats in FL Studio
In this beat making challenge, we flip two Christmas songs (The Emotions' "What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas?" and Issac Hayes' "The Mistletoe and Me") into smooth beats in FL Studio.
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