For many, mastering can be a particularly nebulous step of audio production. This final act of polishing and preparing your track for worldwide ears is crucial, but can be confusing or challenging to even excellent mixing engineers. You might be an absolute pro at producing music in the DAW of your choice, but without a […]
Best 8 Mastering Plugins for Pro Tools (Free & Paid) – 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: 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 »
Shinju is a German producer who’s a household name across SoundCloud’s underground rap and beat scenes. In addition to working alongside the likes of Lil Uzi Vert, SahBabii, Black Kray, and Bktherula, shinju is also known and beloved by the music creator community for his Serum preset banks. In celebration of the release of his
Shinju Interview: Serum Sound Design, the Art of Imperfections, and More – Blog Read Post »
The best time of the year for music producers is here—Black Friday season. …Or not-the-best time, if you’re someone who gets overwhelmed by the countless social media posts, notifications, and emails with all-caps subject lines. This year, we decided we wanted to put together a tight and curated list once again for those who want
15 Best Black Friday Deals for Music Production (2025) – 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 »
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
Free Drops have arrived in Splice INSTRUMENT. Last week, we launched Splice INSTRUMENT—our new plugin that brings world-class instruments right into your DAW. Our catalog of pro-grade presets unleash the power and creative control you’ve been searching for, and as part of the new plugin, we wanted to create an accessible way for you to
Free Lofi Toy Piano Plugin – Blog Read Post »
Although it was originally developed in the 1920s for communications purposes, the vocoder found a niche within electronic music as a tool for creating “robotic” vocal sounds. In modern popular music, the vocoder remains as popular as ever. For example, you’ve heard its lush textures on smash hits including Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey’s “The
What is a Vocoder? How Vocoders Work & How to Use Them – Blog Read Post »
