Sound Design Archives - Blog | Splice https://splice.com/blog/category/tips-tutorials/sound-design/ An inside look at making music Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:31:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://splice.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/android-chrome-256x256.png Sound Design Archives - Blog | Splice https://splice.com/blog/category/tips-tutorials/sound-design/ 32 32 Layering synths for a larger sound (free Ableton Effect Rack included) https://splice.com/blog/layering-synths-for-larger-sound/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=layering-synths-for-larger-sound Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=33899 simple-but-powerful-sound-design-technique-layering-synths-featured-image

Expert producer John Grand showcases how you can experiment with layering synths to achieve a larger sound.

]]> How to make horror game music and sound effects https://splice.com/blog/horror-video-games-sound-design/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=horror-video-games-sound-design Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:45:00 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=13057 sound-design-horror-game-music-featured-image

From Dead Space to Silent Hill, we break down the auditory elements of several iconic video games to gain insights into how to make our own horror game music and sound effects.

]]> 5 impactful sound design tips from Mad Keys https://splice.com/blog/mad-keys-sound-design-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mad-keys-sound-design-tips Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:57:35 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=33105 mad-keys-sound-design-tips-featured-image

Veteran producer and instrumentalist Mad Keys shares five essential sound design tips that inspire his creativity.

]]> The 8 levels of 808s (free sounds and MIDI files included) https://splice.com/blog/8-levels-808s/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=8-levels-808s Fri, 09 Aug 2024 03:59:00 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=11791 8-levels-of-808-808s-featured-image

We explore the 8 levels of 808s, spanning everything from basic sustains and glides to uncharted realms of 808 enlightenment.

]]> 5 sample processing techniques you need to try https://splice.com/blog/sample-processing-techniques/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sample-processing-techniques Thu, 01 Aug 2024 23:41:11 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=32840 5-innovative-sample-manipulation-techniques-featured-image

We explore a few innovative sample processing techniques that can help take your production chops to the next level.

]]> How to make future house music in 15 minutes https://splice.com/blog/how-to-make-future-house-music/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-future-house-music Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:03:54 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=32607 how-to-make-a-future-house-track-in-15-minutes-featured-image

Learn how to make future house music via this tutorial where we explore the key tools, music theory, and production techniques of the genre.

]]> Sampling the sound of climate action with Madame Gandhi https://splice.com/blog/sampling-the-sound-of-climate-action/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sampling-the-sound-of-climate-action Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:56:13 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=31759 madame-gandhi-interview-featured-image

Madame Gandhi discusses the process of creating samples using field recordings from Antartica, as well as the intersection between music and environmentalism.

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