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Best plugins for Pro Tools (free and paid)
Explore high-quality free and paid plugins that are compatible with Pro Tools, spanning essentials for composition, mixing, mastering, and more.
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Master industry-leading plugins and tools for music production with these helpful tutorials and guides.
What is MIDI in music (and how do you use it)?
Learn about what MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is, its unique history, and how to use it as a powerful tool for making music.
How to download MIDI on Splice Sounds
Let’s take a look at how you can get started with exploring and downloading MIDI on Splice Sounds in minutes.
What is compression? A music production guide
Let’s demystify audio compression by discussing what it is, what its parameters are, and how it’s used in music production.
How to choose a DAW as a beginner
In this in-depth guide, we break down how to choose a DAW as a beginner that's best for you, covering everything from budget to unique features and more.
What is a MIDI keyboard?
Learn all about the basics of MIDI keyboards, and find out how to start making music with one.
Get a playable sample preset for Splice INSTRUMENT
Download our free playable sample preset for Splice INSTRUMENT—grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever.
Get a distorted synth bass for Splice INSTRUMENT
Download our free synth bass preset for Splice INSTRUMENT—grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever.
Get a glitchy synth pad for Splice INSTRUMENT
Download our free synth pad preset for Splice INSTRUMENT—grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever.
Best mastering plugins for Pro Tools (free and paid)
We explore the best mastering plugins for Pro Tools, including powerful free options as well as industry-standard paid tools.
The 10 best free music production plugins for 2026 (instruments and effects)
From long-time classics to game-changing newcomers, we overview ten free plugins that have the potential to be your next music production toolkit staple in 2026.
Get synth plucks for Splice INSTRUMENT
Download our free synth pluck preset for our new Splice INSTRUMENT plugin—grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever.