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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.

    Music Theory / September 20, 2019

    How the overworld theme of The Legend of Zelda takes us on a harmonic adventure

    Let’s explore how Koji Kondo’s timeless overworld theme for The Legend of Zelda uses harmony to convey the wide array of emotions associated with adventure.

    Routines & Process / September 10, 2019

    Red flags all artists should look out for before signing a deal

    Be aware of these three red flags so that you don’t fall into an unfavorable business deal with a manager, A&R rep, or agent.

    Stories / August 5, 2019

    WondaGurl and Boi-1da on mentorship, sound design, and making sounds your own

    We recently got WondaGurl and Boi-1da into the studio together. While showing each other their sounds, the two discussed mentorship, sound design, and more.

    Stories / July 29, 2019

    Travis Barker on his beginnings, creating memorable beats, and transcending genres

    Learn about how Travis Barker got his start drumming, his early days with blink-182, his views on collaboration, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 18, 2019

    Jingle Jared of Jingle Punks on the 3 qualities that make a good jingle

    We had the opportunity to speak with music producer and Jingle Punks co-founder Jingle Jared on the three qualities that make a good jingle.

    Tools / June 18, 2019
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    BT on creating custom presets with Softube’s Parallels

    Trance / IDM pioneer and veteran film composer BT shares three tips for creating custom presets with Softube’s Parallels.

    Music Theory / June 13, 2019
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    What are Euclidean rhythms?

    Euclidean rhythms are fascinating grooves that lie at the intersection of math and music. In this article, let’s define what constitutes a Euclidean rhythm and hear them in action.

    Tools / June 11, 2019
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    How to use Softube’s Parallels

    Learn how to use Parallels, Softube’s new software synthesizer that merges great sounds with an intuitive user interface.

    News / June 3, 2019
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    3 elements that make Audien & ARTY’s “Never Letting Go” soar | Hits Decoded

    In this special edition of Hits Decoded, Audien, ARTY, and Karra join us in our exploration of three elements that make “Never Letting Go” soar.

    Stories / May 8, 2019
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    DJ Luian on the essential sounds of Latin trap and reggaeton

    DJ Luian highlights the defining features of Latin trap and reggaeton, and discusses how his sounds allow producers to create stellar productions within these genres.

    Tools / May 1, 2019
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    Malay on using Arturia’s V Collection and his new sample pack

    Grammy-winning producer and recording engineer Malay tells us about working with Frank Ocean, how Arturia’s V Collection fits into his workflow, and more.

    News / April 15, 2019
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    3 elements that tie together BTS’ “Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey)” | Hits Decoded

    BTS’ “Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey)” is an upbeat track that broke records just 24 hours within its release. Let’s take a look at three elements that tie together the song.

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