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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 / March 26, 2022
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    5 ways to create your own FX in Ableton Live with Alina Smith

    Alina Smith (Fall Out Boy, ITZY) opens up a fresh Ableton Live session to share five of her top sound design gems with the Splice community.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 16, 2022
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    4 tips on leveling up your sound design from Kilamanzego

    Philly-based producer Kilamanzego shares four powerful lessons around sound design and creativity.

    Tools / March 15, 2022
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    What is compression? How to use compressors in music production

    In this 101 guide to audio compressors, we answer the popular question “What is compression?” by exploring the effect’s sound, main parameters in music, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 12, 2022
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    3 powerful ways to transform melodic samples

    Producer / songwriter Meredith Bull dropped by the Splice YouTube channel to share three unique ways she transforms melodic samples.

    Tips & Tutorials / February 4, 2022
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    Exploring the world of sound in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

    Let’s explore how and why the sounds of Pokémon Legends: Arceus stand uniquely apart from the series’ previous installments.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 11, 2022
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    The 4 different elements of texture in music production

    Let’s explore four elements that will allow you to more deeply explore and apply the concept of texture in your music.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 28, 2021
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    Exploring the sound design possibilities of automation

    From shape-shifting reverbs to bouncing stereo effects, we explore just a few of the infinite ways you can use automation to achieve unique sounds.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 23, 2021
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    4 sound design ideas around processing ad-libs

    From applying rhythmic delays to experimenting with pitch shifting, we explore four ideas for different ways to process, design, and mix ad-libs.

    Tips & Tutorials / November 4, 2021
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    What is waveshaping? How to add color to the simplest of sounds

    We explore two particularly popular waveshaping techniques that can be used to transform the timbre of your sounds.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 4, 2021
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    How to make your synth lead stand out (free preset included)

    We explore the different elements that go into an effective synth lead sound by recreating the instrument in Bag Raiders’ “Shooting Stars.”

    Routines & Process / September 17, 2021
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    12 challenges to level up your music production skills

    Discover 12 music production challenges that can help you learn a new skill, try something different, and push yourself in ways you haven’t before.

    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.

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