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  • Harrison Shimazu

    Harrison Shimazu is a music composer, content strategist, and writer who's passionate about democratizing music creation and education. He leads the Splice blog.

    Stories / February 22, 2021
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    TM88 (Lil Uzi Vert, Drake) on Eternal Atake, type beats, and creative philosophies

    TM88 (Lil Uzi Vert, Drake, Future) sat down with us to discuss his creative philosophies, signature techniques, and advice for other producers.

    Tips & Tutorials / February 15, 2021
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    Sango (Frank Ocean, Bryson Tiller) showcases his workflow in Reason+

    Sango uses the sounds of Jay Dee (aka J Dilla) and the tools available in Reason+ to whip up a garage beat in just a few minutes.

    Tips & Tutorials / February 13, 2021
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    Electric piano sound design tips with J3PO

    J3PO uses the Mark One instrument from Addictive Keys Complete Collection to walk through sound design techniques that explore the full potential of electric pianos.

    Tips & Tutorials / February 12, 2021
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    3 timeless songwriting lessons from Alex Winston

    Veteran singer-songwriter Alex Winston (The Knocks, Ryn Weaver) shares three invaluable songwriting lessons she’s gathered across her career.

    Recording / February 11, 2021
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    3 tips for using microphones and recording live instruments

    Saxophonist and engineer Mario Castro gives us three insightful tips around how to create colorful recordings of live instruments.

    Stories / February 9, 2021
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    The intersection of music and recycling

    Let’s explore some simple but meaningful actions musicians can take to help build a more sustainable future.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 23, 2021
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    Mr. Bill breaks down his sound design, composition, and sampling techniques

    Veteran producer Mr. Bill crafts a track from scratch and takes us along on the journey.

    Stories / January 18, 2021
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    Dyson (Astrid S, BTS) on creating the perfect vocal sample pack

    Multi-platinum songwriter / vocalist Dyson and producer / engineer Chris Gustin break down the creative process behind crafting an incredible vocal sample pack.

    Stories / January 9, 2021
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    Scavenger Hunt reveal their essential studio gear

    Scavenger Hunt showcase the analog synths, outboard gear, and instruments they use to achieve their lush sound.

    Stories / January 4, 2021
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    Krewella on sound design, exploring the unusual, and more

    Krewella sat down with us to give the Splice community an inside look into their creative process.

    Routines & Process / January 1, 2021
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    Make music production your New Year’s resolution in 2021

    Whether you’re a production veteran or hoping to create your first track, make leveling up your music your New Year’s resolution with these resources.

    Tools / December 21, 2020
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    Celebrating the history of the vocoder with Arturia

    Learn about the surprising history of the vocoder, and how you can incorporate its classic sound into your productions today.

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