Last month, students at the University of Southern California* got an inside look at what it really takes to break into sound design and music production. Splice’s Dylan Wood and John Kunkel led the session, offering a masterclass in how creativity, technical skill, and smart workflows come together in today’s music industry. At the heart […]
USC class takes a deep dive into the art of the sample – Blog Read Post »
NEST Acoustics is a sound design expert, content creator, and plugin developer who’s known for his ability to make Serum come alive. He’s also known for NEST Academy, his platform that brings production courses, community engagement, and production resources directly to those who are eager to elevate their sound design chops. In celebration of the
Nest Acoustics Interview: Serum, the Meaning of Music, and More – Blog Read Post »
The story of Brazilian funk, phonk, and Brazilian phonk is less about genre and more about how online culture flattens nuance instead of enhancing it. What happens when a country’s grassroots music meets algorithmic globalization? When local culture collides with global algorithms, we get a tension: Phonk may rack up streams and guarantee virality, but
Brazilian Funk vs. Phonk: Brazil-based Producers Weigh in – Blog Read Post »
Splice and John Legend are celebrating 20 years of his debut album Get Lifted with the launch of his signature INSTRUMENT pack. On the heels of the release, we’re excited to give fans a one-of-a-kind chance to meet John Legend in person on his Get Lifted anniversary tour—read on for details. This contest is only
“Great songwriting is about writing something that’s really personal—drawn from your real emotions and your real experiences—but it’s also, at the same time, universal,” John Legend tells us. “Great songwriting combines the personal and the universal really well—the specific and the general really well. Great songwriting feels new, but it also feels familiar… I’m
John Legend on the Art of Songwriting – Blog Read Post »
Welcome to our collection of Free Drops for Splice INSTRUMENT, our virtual instrument plugin that puts world-class sounds at your fingertips. Free Drops are premium Splice INSTRUMENT presets made free for a limited time. Grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever—no take backs, no strings attached. How to access
Free Drops for Splice INSTRUMENT – Blog Read Post »
Dive into INSTRUMENT with free guitar presets. Last week, we launched Splice INSTRUMENT—a new plugin that brings expressive, playable instruments directly into your DAW. As part of that, Free Drops are premium INSTRUMENT presets made free for a limited time. Grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever—no take backs,
Free Indie Baritone Guitar Plugin – Blog Read Post »
KSHMR is a DJ, producer, and artist who needs no introduction. Behind genre-spanning hits including “Like a G6,” “Tsunami,” and “Secrets,” KSHMR has amassed billions of streams worldwide with his music. He’s also beloved by the music producer community for his sample packs, which are among the most popular Splice Sounds releases
Watch KSHMR produce a track from scratch in Ableton – Blog Read Post »
What are you currently doing to promote yourself as a musician? If you’re relying on traditional marketing tactics such as social media ads and press coverage, you’re on the right track. But if that’s all you’re doing, then you’re missing out on a much more effective—not to mention, free—way to promote your music: content marketing.
Content Marketing for Musicians: A Complete Guide – Blog Read Post »
