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    • Mixing / November 11, 2022
      Mixing

      What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)? What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)?

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    • Routines & Process / November 3, 2022
      Routines & Process

      YouTube channel strategy for musicians: How to grow your audience YouTube channel strategy for musicians: How to grow your audience

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    • Mixing / October 21, 2022
      Mixing

      The 10 best free mixing plugins you need for your music The 10 best free mixing plugins you need for your music

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    • Music Theory / October 12, 2022
      Music Theory

      What is melody in music: A guide to pitch, scales, and keys What is melody in music: A guide to pitch, scales, and keys

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    Tips & Tutorials / August 8, 2022
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    The 8 levels of 808s (free sounds and MIDI files included)

    We explore the 8 levels of 808s, spanning everything from basic sustains and glides to uncharted realms of 808 enlightenment.

    Tools / October 27, 2021
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    Kenny Beats’ 10 favorite plugins (stock and paid)

    Kenny Beats shares ten of his favorite plugins, specifically focusing on Ableton stock plugins and third-party tools he likes to apply to guitars and basses.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 11, 2021
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    Recreating the bassline from Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now”

    We recreate the iconic bassline from Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now” using nothing but Astra, Splice’s new synthesizer.

    Music Theory / October 27, 2020
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    Let’s walk through the bassline in Super Mario Odyssey’s “Jump Up, Super Star!”

    Let’s celebrate the three-year anniversary of Super Mario Odyssey with an analysis of the walking bassline in its theme, “Jump Up, Super Star!”

    Tips & Tutorials / November 17, 2019
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    How to make basslines for disco, techno, house, and more (free MIDI and presets included)

    In this video tutorial, we show you how to design bass instruments and structure MIDI patterns for a wide variety of genres.

    Routines & Process / May 24, 2019
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    Write a song with a descending bassline | Songwriting Club

    Songwriting Club is an open community that brings you bi-weekly prompts to get your creative juices flowing – participate in this week’s writing prompt and receive feedback from your peers.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 18, 2018
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    How to make 808s punchy

    Getting 808s to cut through a mix may not be as hard as you think – here’s four tips on how to make your 808s pack a punch.

    Mixing / October 2, 2017
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    Mixing tips for achieving a tighter bass

    In this article, we’ll look at key ways to manage your bass for a better sounding track.

    Mixing / March 18, 2016
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    Dealing with Bass In a Mix

    In this blogpost, we learn different techniques and tools for getting the low end right in a mix.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 28, 2015

    Splice Tips: Creating “Talking” Wobble Bass Sounds in Ableton Live

    Producer and educator Christopher Petti familiarizes you with common techniques for creating talking wobble bass sounds.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 30, 2015

    Using Sidechain Compression on Bass

    Christopher Petti walks through sidechain compression methods and techniques.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 18, 2014
    Sub Boom Bass Splice

    Get Down Low with SubBoomBass from Rob Papen: Explore Features and Splice Projects

    Learn more about this unique plugin and check out some artists on Splice that use this plugin in their projects.

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