Author: Robert Maxwell
Ozone 9 + Neutron 3 Advanced Review
We’ve taken a look at Neutron 3 Advanced and Ozone 9 Advanced before, but to celebrate Splice offering both of them as a bundle, we’re revisiting the pair and digging in on some of the best features. In case you’re unfamiliar, Ozone 9 and Neutron 3 ... read more
KSHMR Essentials VST Review
Easy to use and functionally fantastic, it’s no wonder that KSHMR Essentials was specifically designed by an artist, for artists. World famous DJ, musician, and producer KSHMR, as the product name suggests, created this plugin in collaboration with the developers at W. A. Productions. This processor gives you ... read more
Devastor 2 Review
When crystal clear sounds aren’t what you’re looking for, you reach for something to add a little grit. Enter: Devastor 2 from D16. It’s a multiband distortion unit plug-in that not only produces some great sounds but doubles as a crash course in musical clipping ... read more
Top 8 Jazz Drum Samples & Packs for Your Music Production in 2024
The drum sounds heard on classic jazz recordings are a hallmark of the genre and one of the most instantly recognizable elements of popular music, lending their syncopated rhythms to other genres like hip-hop, soul, and funk. They’re usually captured using high-fidelity recording equipment and ... read more
Serum Synthesizer Plugin Review
It’s been 50 years since Wolfgang Palm pioneered wavetable synthesis technology, so to celebrate, we’re reviewing one of the most beloved examples of that tech in action: Serum. Serum is a wavetable synthesizer plug-in developed by Xfer Records as an in-the-box solution for synth sounds, and—spoiler ... read more
8 Best EDM Drum Samples & Sample Packs in 2024
The phrase "electronic dance music" can encompass a huge number of disparate subgenres, each with its own particular tonalities, fans, and festivals. Future Bass, Electro Pop, House, Techno, Bounce - as different as these genres can sound from one another, they all have one thing ... read more
Most Authentic Sounding Acoustic Drum Samples in 2024
Find the best drum samples on Splice, and start experimenting with beats instantly! (Free Trial) Using drum samples in your mixes can be a powerful tool in bringing your music to life. As the heartbeat (and backbeat) of your tunes, a good acoustic drum kit can ... read more
7 Best Mastering Plugins 2024: Reviews & Comparison Guide
Mastering is the final step in getting professional-grade tracks ready for sequencing and distribution, and it’s easily one of the most misunderstood processes in the industry. Rather than manipulating the individual elements of a song like vocal tracks or instruments, the mastering process uses equalization ... read more