Sustance is a veteran drum and bass producer and DJ signed to the renowned label Shogun Audio. Known for his deep and atmospheric sound, Sustance has topped Beatport charts, toured the world, and collaborated with the likes of Flowdan, Strategy, and Catching Cairo, firmly cementing his position as a rising force in underground drum and […]
Sustance Shares Versatile Drum and Bass Sound Design Tips – Blog Read Post »
Few songwriters have made a mark on the world of pop music like Julian Bunetta. From Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” to One Direction’s “Story of My Life,” Julian Bunetta has played a role in writing many of pop music’s biggest hits over the last 20 years, with his songs amassing around 30 billion streams and multiple
Julian Bunetta Talks Songwriting, One Direction, and More – Blog Read Post »
Illustration: Liz Xiong It might sound a bit mysterious at first, but phantom power is just a tool for activating certain audio hardware so you can make music. You’ll usually hear the term when people are talking about microphones and other devices that transport or convert audio signals, but also need a power source in
What is Phantom Power? A Guide to When and Why You Need It – Blog Read Post »
Building with musicians, for musicians. Creating music can ignite a sense of purpose—the joy and frustration that emerge from bringing your own sonic ideas to life. For more than a decade, we’ve been building tools with musicians, for musicians. Tools that keep music makers in control, protect their rights, and help them express their identity.
From Inspiration to Expression: The Next Chapter of Splice Tools – Blog Read Post »
Are you a beginner in audio production looking for the right software to get started? We’re happy for you, and welcome you to the start of an incredible journey in making music. While getting started can be intimidating, there’s also no better time than the present. So, today, we’ll take some time to look at
Pro Tools Easy Guide for Beginners – Blog Read Post »
Killah B is a GRAMMY-nominated producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. In addition to his production and songwriting credits alongside the likes of Ariana Grande, Tinashe, and Summer Walker, Killah B is perhaps best known for co-writing Beyoncé’s Billboard-topping single, “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM.” In celebration of the launch of the new Splice x Pro Tools integration, we
Killah B Plays Texas Hold ‘Em With Samples – Blog Read Post »
Have you ever felt like your synths weren’t quite as large-sounding as those heard on your favorite records? In the tutorial video above, veteran producer John Grand returned to the Splice YouTube channel to showcase how you can experiment with layering synths to achieve a larger sound. He starts with a simple
Layering Synths for a Larger Sound (Tutorial & Free Effect Rack) – Blog Read Post »
What is funk? The truth is, defining funk as just a genre is not only difficult, but does a disservice in defining what it truly is. Funk as a philosophy existed before funk as a genre existed. It’s a creative spirit that goes beyond the Mixolydian mode, syncopation, or 16th notes. It’s not defined by
What is Funk? How Two James Brown Classics Define the Genre – Blog Read Post »
You’re undertaking the precious process of building your music production workflow. As if the decision of which DAW to use isn’t daunting enough, selecting which plugins to use within that software can be dizzying. You might be tempted to pick up every plugin deal of the day or drop some savings on a full suite
Discover the Top 6 Pro Tools Stock Plugins – Blog Read Post »
