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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.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 16, 2021
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    4 lessons on sound design from Wave Racer

    Melbourne-based producer Wave Racer shares four key lessons around sound design and creativity.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 2, 2021
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    4 tips on composing for film from Tori Letzler

    Veteran composer Tori Letzler (Captain Marvel, American Horror Story) shares four invaluable lessons around film scoring and creativity.

    Stories / August 28, 2021
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    How Meek Mill’s “Sharing Locations (feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk)” was made

    Producers Nick Papz and Xander give us an exclusive inside look into how the beat for Meek Mill’s “Sharing Locations (feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk)” was constructed.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 25, 2021
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    3 tips for writing authentic songs from Rynn

    Veteran singer-songwriter Rynn (NBC, R3HAB) shares three key songwriting lessons she’s gathered across her career.

    Mastering / August 14, 2021
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    5 mastering myths you’ve believed this whole time

    We discuss five common mastering myths you may have heard before, and shed light on the reality that lies behind each of them.

    Features / August 11, 2021
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    End of the World on preserving their music’s message while reimagining their sound

    The members of End of the World dive into their beginnings, how they reinvented their creative process from their work as SEKAI NO OWARI, future aspirations, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 10, 2021
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    How are vacuum tubes used in music and audio?

    Let’s break down how vacuum tubes work in the simplest terms possible, and discuss why they were (and continue to be) relevant.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 3, 2021
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    Oliver on 3 qualities that make a great sample pack

    Veteran producer Oliver shares his thoughts around three qualities that go into making a standout sample pack.

    Stories / July 14, 2021
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    Oliver on his most iconic loops, new sounds, and Doja Cat’s “Say So”

    Oliver sat down with us to discuss how he constructs loops, his latest sample pack, the drums in Doja Cat’s “Say So,” and more.

    Stories / June 30, 2021
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    Madame Gandhi on sound design and mindfulness in music production

    Madame Gandhi tells us about her creative process, approach to sound design, advice for other producers, and more.

    Mixing / June 27, 2021
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    How to use parallel compression in your music

    Learn about what parallel compression is and how you can use it to glue your sounds together while preserving transients and dynamics.

    Tips & Tutorials / June 23, 2021
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    5 songwriting and vocal production tips from Viktoria Liv

    Vocalist, songwriter, and producer Viktoria Liv shares her insights for other musicians around how they can level up their own songwriting and vocal production.

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