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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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
Hyperpop Guitar Sound Design Techniques You Need to Know – Blog Read Post »
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
What is melodic techno? Artists, history, and characteristics – Blog Read Post »
