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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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    Music Theory / October 3, 2020
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    How to improve your melodies with rhythmic variations (free MIDI / samples included)

    From varying note length to applying syncopation, we highlight four versatile strategies for improving the rhythmic qualities of your melodies.

    Music Theory / August 27, 2020
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    Music theory tips for making melodies (free stems and MIDI files included)

    We give you a crash course in music theory, exploring some scales and techniques that’ll help you create original melodies.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 9, 2020

    How to make a beat using only one sample (free stems and project file included)

    We take the age-old phrase “less is more” to new heights by demonstrating how you can create an entire beat using nothing but one sample.

    Tips & Tutorials / June 20, 2020
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    Making a beat at 20 BPM (free stems and MIDI files included)

    In this video, we explore how we might go about producing a track at a gentle (to say the least) 20 BPM.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 22, 2020
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    How to create guitar patterns (free MIDI files included)

    We walk through how to sequence MIDI rhythm and lead guitar patterns that are both exciting and convincing.

    Music Theory / April 25, 2020
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    4 tips for making melodies (free MIDI files included)

    From exploring syncopation to incorporating pitch bend and grace notes, we overview four useful tips and techniques for crafting melodies.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 1, 2020
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    How to make UK drill with a power drill (free stems and MIDI files included)

    Let’s apply processing to drill sounds to turn them into synth pads and percussion one-shots that reflect the aesthetic of UK drill.

    Music Theory / February 1, 2020
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    How to build chord progressions (50 free MIDI files included)

    In this tutorial, we go over the basics of constructing chord progressions for genres spanning pop, house, lo-fi, trap, and more.

    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.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 13, 2019
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    How to make drum patterns: Rhythms every producer should know

    In this video tutorial, we go over how make drum patterns for different genres only using one-shots and MIDI.

    Tools / April 30, 2019
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    How to use aftertouch

    Let’s discuss aftertouch, a useful MIDI parameter that can help expand your musical expression.

    News / March 28, 2019
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    Downloading MIDI and samples is easier than ever before on Splice

    We’re excited to announce the arrival of MIDI start points and filtered batch downloads, two new features that expand your ability to get that sound you’re looking for.

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