Blog | Splice https://splice.com/blog/ An inside look at making music Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:13:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 https://splice.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/android-chrome-256x256.png Blog | Splice https://splice.com/blog/ 32 32 Watch KSHMR transform a rubber chicken into an epic arrangement https://splice.com/blog/kshmr-mystery-box-challenge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kshmr-mystery-box-challenge Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:07:00 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=39784 KSHMR Mystery Box challenge

Watch KSHMR take his sampling skills to the test, flipping everything from his own sounds to a rubber chicken into a larger-than-life arrangement.

]]> Esther Anaya on the electric violin, sound design, and transcending genres https://splice.com/blog/esther-anaya-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=esther-anaya-interview Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:07:16 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=39757 Esther Anaya Interview

In this exclusive interview, Esther Anaya discusses her approach to the electric violin, sound design philosophy, and more.

]]> How to write better lyrics: 9 tips for your songwriting https://splice.com/blog/tips-writing-better-lyrics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-writing-better-lyrics Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:15:00 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=15288 8-tips-writing-lyrics-songwriting-featured-image

From experimenting with new rhyming schemes to being more intentional about your message, we explore nine tips and techniques that can help you improve your lyrics.

]]> Best plugins for Pro Tools (free and paid) https://splice.com/blog/best-pro-tools-plugins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-pro-tools-plugins Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:57:28 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=38679 Best Pro Tools plugins (free and paid)

Explore high-quality free and paid plugins that are compatible with Pro Tools, spanning essentials for composition, mixing, mastering, and more.

]]> What is MIDI in music (and how do you use it)? https://splice.com/blog/what-is-midi-in-music/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-midi-in-music Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:16:00 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=29852 what-is-midi-how-to-use-it-featured-image

Learn about what MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is, its unique history, and how to use it as a powerful tool for making music.

]]> Yaeji reflects on With A Hammer, healing trauma through music, and her favorite video games https://splice.com/blog/yaeji-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yaeji-interview Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:40:52 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=39680 Yaeji Ctrl+B Interview

Yaeji sat down with us to discuss her creative process behind With A Hammer, philosophical approach to performing live, favorite video games, and more.

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