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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 / June 20, 2021
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    A beginner’s guide to Ableton Live: Surviving your first 10 minutes

    Learn how to navigate menus, arrange sounds, and make music that’s entirely your own in this beginner’s guide to Ableton Live.

    Tips & Tutorials / June 17, 2021
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    3 strategies for auditioning samples: How to choose the right sound

    We discuss some strategies you can apply to arrive to a decision the next time you’re stuck between two (or ten) samples.

    Stories / June 16, 2021
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    Get your music into the hands of Murda Beatz and hear his tips for producers

    Multi-platinum producer Murda Beatz (Drake, Migos) shares his creative insights and kicks off a beat battle featuring cash prizes, direct feedback, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / June 14, 2021
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    Exploring the world of skeuomorphism

    Let’s talk about what skeuomorphism is, how the principle is applied in audio plugins, and why it still matters in 2021 and beyond.

    Tools / June 7, 2021
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    How to use Splice’s new Beatmaker

    Learn how you can use Beatmaker to quickly get up-and-running with rhythm and produce some of your best grooves yet.

    Routines & Process / June 7, 2021
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    The importance of an intentional workflow for your music

    Let’s take a step beyond thinking about what we use, and explore ideas around how we can use both our time and our tools to create our best work.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 25, 2021
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    Pass the beat (featuring The Kount, Kaelin Ellis, J3PO, and Dresage)

    We recently teamed up with XLN Audio to bring four talented producers together to create a track.

    Stories / May 24, 2021
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    Fraser T Smith (Adele, Kano) on how music starts with a conversation

    GRAMMY-winning producer Fraser T Smith tells us about the stories behind some of his most notable collaborations, his approach to navigating creative roadblocks, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 22, 2021
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    What are harmonics? Exploring the fabric of music

    Let’s explore what harmonics and overtones are, how they constitute the very fabric of music, and how you can apply an understanding of them to your tracks.

    Music Theory / May 16, 2021
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    The secret chord for adding a gospel flair to your music

    Use this one simple but colorful chord to achieve sounds that are unmistakably a part of gospel music’s sonic palette.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 10, 2021
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    3 tips on crafting a unique sonic identity from Nick Ward

    Songwriter, vocalist, and producer Nick Ward tells us about his creative process and three ways producers can craft their own sonic identity.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 9, 2021
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    How to choose sounds and timbres that fit your track

    We explore why sound selection is important, and what considerations you should keep in mind when choosing timbres for your music.

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