What is drum and bass music? Drum and bass, often abbreviated as DnB, D&B, or drum ‘n’ bass, is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the UK in the early ’90s as an evolution of rave, hardcore, and jungle music. It’s named for its two key elements: fast breakbeat drums and deep […]
What is Drum and Bass Music? History, Artists, and Subgenres – Blog Read Post »
Songwriter’s block is usually associated with challenges around writing lyrics, but it also often comes in the forms of not being able to finish a melody, feeling that a rhythm’s too repetitive, or getting stuck on a chord progression that’s too predictable. While some common solutions are writing songs on a new instrument or changing
How to Make Music with Loops – 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
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Splice x Ableton Live—supercharging your creative workflows. The power of Ableton Live meets Splice’s expansive sample library, allowing Live users on 12.3 or above to discover, audition, and drop in high-quality sounds, without ever leaving the DAW. Whether you’re sketching out ideas, building tracks, or applying final touches, Splice puts the world’s best catalog of
Introducing the Splice x Ableton Live Integration – Blog Read Post »
To understand the differences between house vs. techno music, we have to first examine their unique origins and innovators. While these two pillar genres of electronic dance music share common ancestry, they developed at slightly different times and places. Let’s dive right in! Origins of house vs. techno House music Let’s start with house music.
House vs. Techno: Key Differences Explained – Blog Read Post »
Like working with any other digital audio workstation, it’s not only essential to learn how to use it, but how to use it efficiently. Whereas shortcuts can help you while you work, templates can help you before you start working. Pro Tools templates are the secret to faster sessions, cleaner mixes, and more consistent results.
Pro Tools Templates You Need to Streamline Work – Blog Read Post »
In today’s rapidly evolving world, creativity is the cornerstone of innovation—whether in technology, art, or education. For college students, unlocking their creative potential is no longer just about mastering traditional skills; it’s about learning to use the cutting-edge tools that are shaping the future. Splice, a platform that bridges the gap between artistic expression and
Before diving into cool jazz, it’s important to remember that jazz is Black American music. If you haven’t yet read our article on jazz music, it might make sense to start there first, since this piece builds on the foundation established in that one. It was born in the early 20th century in New Orleans,
What is Cool Jazz? Artists, History, and Characteristics – Blog Read Post »
Illustration: Pedro Lourenco Many of us probably naturally gravitate towards intervals such as thirds, sixths, perfect fourths, and perfect fifths when we write melodies and harmonies. The tritone may be one of the last intervals that comes to mind, written off as a sound that’s nothing but tense and unpleasant to the ear. However, the
The Tritone: Why It’s Called the Devil’s Interval and How to Use It – Blog Read Post »
