What is cloud rap? Cloud rap is one of hip hop’s most influential and controversial subgenres, known for its ethereal, atmospheric productions and largely region-less online origins. Emerging in the late 2000s, its pioneers combined influences from the 808-heavy Southern hip hop coming out of Atlanta, Houston, and Memphis with the hazy nostalgia of chillwave […]
What Is Cloud Rap? History, Sound, and Top Artists – Blog Read Post »
The instruments and effects plugins that are available for absolutely free get more and more powerful with each passing year. From long-time classics to game-changing newcomers, we overview ten of these free plugins that have the potential to be your next music production toolkit staple in 2026—watch along above to hear each of them in
The 10 Best Free Plugins for 2026 (Instruments and Effects) – Blog Read Post »
Illustration: Jocelyn Tsaih Have you already set your goals for 2026? The beginning of a new year is a time for making plans, setting goals, and improving ourselves. New year, new me, right? “I’m going to learn new skills, release more songs, collaborate with more artists, make more money, and have the best year yet.”
How to Set and Achieve Your Goals for 2026 – Blog Read Post »
(c) RCA Records, (c) Virgin Records America, Inc., (c) CBS Records (left to right) Avid and casual music fans alike will recognize the acronyms “EP” and “LP.” On streaming services, for example, it’s common to see a ” – EP” after a project’s title. Although the terms “EP” and “LP” still have a place today
EP vs. LP: What’s the Difference? – Blog Read Post »
Illustration: Jordan Moss Even if you’ve never used it in the music creation process, there’s a good chance you’ve played with some form of EQ before. Whether it’s the bass and treble knobs on a stereo system or the audio balance settings on a streaming service, EQ is quite literally all around us. So, if
What Is EQ in Music & How to Use It – Blog Read Post »
Chromeo and A-Trak are long-time collaborators, sharing production credits and festival stages while fusing sounds spanning funk, electro, disco, house, and beyond. What many listeners may not realize is that Chromeo’s Dave 1 and A-Trak are also siblings who perform together as The Brothers Macklovitch—a connection that adds another layer to their effortless creative chemistry.
Chromeo & A-Trak Interview: Creative Toolkits, Collaboration, & More – Blog Read Post »
In case you missed it, we recently launched Splice INSTRUMENT—our new plugin that delivers world-class playable instruments, like John Legend’s Ordinary People Piano, straight to your DAW. You can download and try a number of these meticulously-crafted sounds for free, including our ongoing stream of Free Drops. Don’t miss out on free presets Free
Free Synth Plucks Plugin – Blog Read Post »
In case you missed it, we recently launched Splice INSTRUMENT—our new plugin that gives you access to world-class playable instruments, like John Legend’s Ordinary People Piano, straight in your DAW. You can download and try a number of these meticulously-crafted sounds for free, including our ongoing stream of Free Drops. Don’t miss out on
Free Sub Bass Plugin – Blog Read Post »
Few genres in the world are as influential as reggae music. Its central themes of unity, love, and resistance break through cultural barriers, reaching the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Africa, and even as far as Australia. There’s no doubt that we can thank reggae music’s seemingly simplistic and approachable sound for this. Although
Reggae Chord Progressions: A Beginner’s Guide – Blog Read Post »
