How to create the perfect sample: 5 tips and techniques
2x GRAMMY-nominated music producer John Smythe breaks down the process for how he creates a perfect sample, from ideation to completion.
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How to create a music website: An in-depth guide
In this in-depth guide, we break down how to create a music website and highlight eight sections that are particularly key.
Splice empowers the young music producers at FamFrequency Productions
Early adopters from global institutions are helping to shape the future of Splice Education in 2025 and beyond.
How to make future house music in 15 minutes
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40 resources for aspiring musicians
Explore these resources for aspiring musicians that can help you unlock inspiration, finish your productions, and share them with the world.
Tips on making samples from the Soul Surplus team
Soul Surplus share some tips on sample pack creation from their recent studio takeover at Drexel University.
The Splice for Students discount is expanding to new horizons
Now, more students than ever can save over 30% off Splice when signing up with a valid .edu or .ac email address.
4 free sound design plugins for your music in 60 seconds
From powerful filters to emerging AI tools, we cover four free sound design plugins that are great additions to any music producer's toolkit.
Music auditions: The ultimate guide for how to prepare
Veteran educator Renato Milone (Berklee College of Music) shares his in-depth guide for preparing your music auditions for schools, university programs, etc.
How to prepare your music portfolio: 8 tips for what to include
A music portfolio is an invaluable resource for applying to music-focused programs, networking, and more—here are eight tips for how to prepare yours.
10 musical patterns you need to know (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic)
From polyrhythms to tertiary harmony, we explore ten rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic musical patterns that every music creator should know.
Announcing Splice for Students and our ultimate sweepstakes
We're excited to share that college students, educators, and other Splice users who register using a valid .edu email address are now eligible for a discounted monthly price of $8.99 on our Sounds+ plan.
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