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9 music production elements common in horror themes

James Firak-Winters — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:57:43 +0000

Discover nine songwriting and music production techniques that embody the horror genre, and then check out our collection of 50 Halloween samples on Splice.

What is a DAW (and how do I choose one)?

Matt Brooks — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:28:08 +0000

We take a look at what a DAW (digital audio workstation) is, explore their rich history, and discuss how to choose one that's right for you.

5 new things you can do in Bitwig Studio 5

Griffin Brown — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:57:13 +0000

Here's a brief overview of five new additions to Bitwig Studio 5, and how you can use them in your next production.

Automation in music: What it is and 5 creative ways to use it

Harrison Shimazu — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:40:00 +0000

From shape-shifting reverbs to bouncing stereo effects, we explore just a few of the infinite ways you can use automation to achieve unique sounds.

How to design drum and bass sounds in Serum

Harrison Shimazu — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:10:17 +0000

Veteran DJ and producer Erb N Dub breaks down how to design polished drum and bass sounds in Serum in under five minutes.

How tape machines shape the lo-fi sound

Devon Johnson — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 03:45:54 +0000

Learn about the origins of the lo-fi sound, including saturation, wow, flutter, and tape delay—and how the quirks of analog tape machines have translated to the digital domain.

11 tips for improving your melodies and chord progressions

Harrison Shimazu — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:43:20 +0000

Veteran producers Nick Chen, Isaac Duarte, and Kaelin Ellis share 11 powerful tips for breathing new life into your melodies and chord progressions.