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    Content Marketing @ Splice. Nick Chen is a producer, performer, and educator under the aliases "nickthechen" and "Enix."

    Tips & Tutorials / April 23, 2018
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    D16’s Punchbox vs Sonic Academy’s Kick 2

    We compare the features available in Punchbox and Kick 2, two popular kick drum synthesizers, in an attempt to determine which is the better plugin.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 6, 2018
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    Juice up Serum with D16 FX

    Discover new sonic possibilities with Xfer Record’s Serum by combining the synth with plugins from the powerful D16 FX Bundle.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 4, 2018

    How to create a drum kit with D16’s Punchbox

    In this tutorial, we’re going to look at some of the versatile features of Punchbox and how they can be used to create the different components of a drum kit.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 5, 2018
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    How to remix vocals using Neutron 2 Advanced

    In this tutorial, we’ll explore Neutron 2 Advanced’s best features and how they can be used to remix vocals in particular.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 22, 2018
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    Hits decoded: 3 key characteristics of “Line of Sight (feat. WYNNE & Mansionair)” by ODESZA

    ODESZA’s “Line of Sight” is nominated for a Grammy for “Best Dance Recording.” Here are three characteristics that make the track an instant hit.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 16, 2018
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    Create custom wavetables in Serum

    Despite Serum’s wealth of functionalities, there’s one powerful feature that often gets overlooked by many – let’s explore how to manually draw wavetables.

    Uncategorized / November 30, 2017
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    How to make a synth snare with Circle2

    Learn how to create a synth snare in Circle2 that will elevate the grooves in your production.

    Uncategorized / November 30, 2017
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    How to make a synth bass in Circle2

    Learn how to create a synth bass in Circle2 to get your low end just right.

    Uncategorized / November 30, 2017

    How to make a wobble pad in Circle2

    Learn how to create a wobble pad in Circle2 to bring a contemporary edge to your sound.

    Uncategorized / November 30, 2017
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    How to make a synth pad in Circle2

    Learn how to create a luscious synth pad in Circle2 that will sweeten any mix.

    Uncategorized / November 28, 2017
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    How to make an arp sequence in Circle2

    Learn how to create an arp sequence in Circle2 to add some movement to your next track.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 18, 2017
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    Creating your own default template in Ableton

    In this article, we take a look at how you can create your own default template in Ableton to jumpstart your music production process.

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