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Hyperpop Guitar Sound Design Techniques You Need to Know – Blog

The recent rise of ‘internet guitarists’ has lead to an explosion of innovations in sound design techniques for the instrument. In the tutorial video above, classically-trained instrumentalist and producer Nathan Tipton (a.k.a. Junior Astronaut) explores several particularly unique techniques that are often heard in hyperpop and glitch pop guitar arrangements. Watch along to hear them […]

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What is melodic techno? Artists, history, and characteristics – Blog

Within just a few years since its emergence in the 2010s, melodic techno has become a global phenomenon. Its layered harmonies, sweeping progressions, atmospheric pads, and signature rolling stab bass combine to set melodic techno apart from other dance styles. Sitting at the intersection between hypnotic repetition and emotional storytelling, melodic techno paved its own

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5 Simple Pitch Shifting Plugins (Free and Paid) – Blog

Whether you’re crafting ethereal vocal harmonies, creating thick chorus effects, or diving into the wild world of hyperpop, pitch manipulation is one of the most powerful tools in modern music production. From subtle formant-bending effects to extreme sonic transformations, the right pitch shifting plugins can take your tracks from ordinary to extraordinary. Below, we’ve rounded

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Kris Bowers on His Approach to Composing Character Themes – Blog

Kris Bowers is a GRAMMY, Emmy, and Oscar-nominated film composer and pianist. Known for his unique blend of classical and jazz influences, Kris Bowers has crafted the music for acclaimed films and TV series including The Wild Robot, Bridgertonand Green Bookto name a few. In celebration of the release of Spitfire Audio’s BBC Symphony Orchestra

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Win $1,000 and join our live beat battle with Southside in Los Angeles – Blog

Following the release of Southside’s new King of Trap Vol. 1 sample pack on Splice, we’re excited to announce a one-of-a-kind live beat battle with him as the judge. Hosted in partnership with Tunecore at our 808 Day Event in Los Angeles on Friday, August 8th, the beat battle will feature 10 finalists who will

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Spitfire Audio is Now Available via Rent-to-Own on Splice – Blog

We’re excited to share that some of Spitfire Audio’s most beloved libraries are now available via Rent-to-Own on Splice. Spitfire Audio is the home of award-winning virtual instruments and sample libraries, recorded in pristine quality in the world’s finest recording studios like AIR and Abbey Road. With a deeply varied range of products from full

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Vocal Comping: The 4 Steps for How to Comp for Perfect Vocals – Blog

Illustration: Franco Égalité Want to know the secret to recording flawless vocals? Spoiler alert: It’s vocal comping. Most vocalists don’t record songs in one take. That’s not to say that they can’t—countless singers put on seriously impressive live performances all the time. But when it comes to recording music, for many, impressive simply isn’t enough—the

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