Ableton Live Archives - Blog | Splice https://splice.com/blog/category/daw/ableton/ An inside look at making music Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:03:55 +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 Ableton Live Archives - Blog | Splice https://splice.com/blog/category/daw/ableton/ 32 32 How to make pop music: 3 artist-led tips https://splice.com/blog/how-to-make-pop-music/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-pop-music Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:03:53 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=34198 How to make pop music from one sample

Artist, singer-songwriter, and producer Esthy showcases how to make pop music, going from a simple chord progression to a full arrangement.

]]> Ableton Move: A guide to its key features, workflows, and more https://splice.com/blog/ableton-move-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ableton-move-guide Fri, 06 Dec 2024 23:24:52 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=33991 ableton-move-guide-featured-image

Here's everything you need to know about Ableton Move, from its layout and stock instruments to lesser-known features and tips.

]]> 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 progressive house music (free project file included) https://splice.com/blog/how-to-make-progressive-house/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-progressive-house Sat, 21 Sep 2024 13:58:00 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=33457 how-to-make-progressive-house-music john-grand-featured-image

Acclaimed dance music producer John Grand sat down with us to showcase how to make progressive house music from scratch.

]]> How to make a lo-fi house track in 10 minutes https://splice.com/blog/lo-fi-house-10-minutes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lo-fi-house-10-minutes Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:03:00 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=18242 lo-fi-house-10-minute-challenge-speedrun-featured-image

Get a firsthand look into the basics of arranging lo-fi house rhythms, chord progressions, and basslines in Ableton Live.

]]> 5 mixing tips for modern rap vocals https://splice.com/blog/mixing-tips-for-modern-rap-vocals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mixing-tips-for-modern-rap-vocals Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:06:03 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=31740 5-tips-mixing-rap-vocals-featured-image

From applying compression to cleaning up ad-lib tracks, here are five essential mixing tips for modern rap vocals.

]]> How to make lo-fi music: Tools, theory, and techniques https://splice.com/blog/how-to-make-lofi-music/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-lofi-music Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:46:00 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=22177 how-to-make-lo-fi-music-how-to-make-lofi-music-beats-featured-image

Learn how to make lo-fi music via our in-depth guide that explores the style's key characteristics, music theory, and production techniques.

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