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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 / May 29, 2018
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    How the pentatonic scale has shaped popular music

    Explore the pentatonic scale and how artists spanning genres have used it to create some timeless melodies.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 23, 2018
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    How to use iZotope’s VocalSynth 2

    This feature guide explores iZotope’s VocalSynth 2, a plugin that allows you to elevate your vocal track from great to epic.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 18, 2018
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    How to use Output’s MOVEMENT

    This feature guide explores Output’s MOVEMENT, a plugin that allows you to inject rhythmic motion to an expansive array of parameters.

    Music Theory / March 30, 2018
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    How to develop a melody

    Have you ever found yourself just staring at an empty session? Proactively overcome any creative block with this actionable approach to developing a melody.

    Interviews / March 19, 2018
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    Joel Bille on crafting the voice of Fe

    Composer and sound designer Joel Bille discusses how he crafted the immersive sonic world of the breathtaking 3D platformer, “Fe.”

    Tips & Tutorials / March 15, 2018

    How to use D16’s Decimort 2

    This feature guide explores Decimort 2, a high quality bit crusher that manages to achieve an oxymoron: it’s dirty yet clean.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 15, 2018
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    How to use D16’s Devastor 2

    This feature guide explores Devastor 2, a versatile multi-band distortion unit that excels in adding aggressive bite as well as subtly enhancing warmth.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 15, 2018
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    How to use D16’s Punchbox

    This feature guide explores Punchbox, a kick drum synthesizer that combines sampling, synthesis, and a host of effects modules to design the perfect kick.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 15, 2018
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    How to use D16’s Toraverb 2

    This feature guide explores Toraverb 2, a “concept algorithm reverb” that allows the user to create any type of reverb from the ground up.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 15, 2018

    How to use D16’s Antresol

    This feature guide explores Antresol, a plugin that brings the classic sound of an analog BBD stereo flanger back to life with unrivaled precision.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 15, 2018
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    How to use D16’s Tekturon

    This feature guide explores Tekturon, a plugin that combines a multitap delay with step sequencing to produce inspired soundscapes.

    Music Theory / February 12, 2018
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    Adding Romantic touches to Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect”

    In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we explore some basic musical properties of Romanticism and why they’re relevant to our modern productions.

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