“Great songwriting is about writing something that’s really personal—drawn from your real emotions and your real experiences—but it’s also, at the same time, universal,” John Legend tells us. “Great songwriting combines the personal and the universal really well—the specific and the general really well. Great songwriting feels new, but it also feels familiar… I’m […]
John Legend on the Art of Songwriting – 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 »
The Pharmacy Studios is a legendary space in Los Angeles where artists like Dr. Dre, Michael Jackson, Eminem, 50 Cent, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and hundreds of others have recorded their hits. In the video above, expert producer TRINITY and veteran audio engineer Paul Montes give us an exclusive tour of The Pharmacy
Touring The Pharmacy Studios (Dr. Dre, Eminem) with TRINITY – Blog Read Post »
Sustance is a veteran drum and bass producer and DJ signed to the renowned label Shogun Audio. Known for his deep and atmospheric sound, Sustance has topped Beatport charts, toured the world, and collaborated with the likes of Flowdan, Strategy, and Catching Cairo, firmly cementing his position as a rising force in underground drum and
Sustance Shares Versatile Drum and Bass Sound Design Tips – Blog Read Post »
Few songwriters have made a mark on the world of pop music like Julian Bunetta. From Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” to One Direction’s “Story of My Life,” Julian Bunetta has played a role in writing many of pop music’s biggest hits over the last 20 years, with his songs amassing around 30 billion streams and multiple
Julian Bunetta Talks Songwriting, One Direction, and More – 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 »
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 »
“I tattooed my face so I couldn’t get no job,” Southside tells us. “I did it so I gotta make beats. So I gotta make it making beats. It’s like, what else am I gonna do? If I’m in the streets, I can’t thug it with tattoos on my face—I’m recognizable. If
Southside on His Come-Up, Working With Future, and More – Blog Read Post »
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
Kris Bowers on His Approach to Composing Character Themes – Blog Read Post »
