The Traktrain Channel On Splice Is Now Live At Traktrain we know how important the right collaborations are. We see the value of them every day when artists use our platform to connect with beat makers, we see it within our community when producers work on projects together and share feedback, and we see it…
Chance the Rapper Gives Commencement Speech, Accepts Honorary Doctorate
Read moreDillard University recently welcomed the 25-year-old rapper with open arms, giving him an honorary doctorate after his commencement speech to the class of 2018. Recognition beyond just music Chance the Rapper is best known for his music, but also is an outspoken advocate for social change, reform, and helping communities of all backgrounds reach their…
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How Did You Get Your Placement Ep. 3 Shoki (Ugly God)
Read moreShoki, producer of the song “Bitch where my hug at” for Ugly God, tells us the story on how he got that instrumental to him. Whats your name and where are you from? My name is Orion also known as shoki, and I’m a producer from Decatur, Alabama. Who have you worked with? I have…
How Did You Get Your Placement Micah Weston Ep. 2
Read moreMicah Weston, producer of the song “Burnin” on Mike WiLL Made-It’s album Ransom 2, tells us the story on how he got that instrumental to him. What’s Your Name? Micah Weston Who have you worked with? Andrea of Ear Drummer Records and Wan Geez of YFP How exactly did you get these artist to hear…
Post Malone Dethrones Beatles and J Cole With Billboard Record
Read morePost Malone’s Incredible Success Billboard recently reported that Post Malone’s chart-topping new album Beerbongs & Bentleys has continued its monstrous success, with nine top 20 tracks on the Billboard Hot 100. The previous record was a tie between The Beatles and rapper J. Cole. Each previously had six top 20 records. As if one record…
Quicktip for correct processing
Read moreProcessing takes place at all stages of your production. Whether it’s sound design, mixing or mastering, you’ll at some point throw an EQ or a compressor on your track. While the following tip is pretty basic it’s overseen by many producers. Keep the input leveled with the output When you process your sound just keep…
Humanize Chord Progessions in Ableton
Read moreWith a digital audio workstation (DAW) it’s never been easier to write melodies and chord progessions. But with more and more time spent on creating such harmonies, you realize that it’s not sounding quite as human as if it would sound like if you played it by hand. You either can choose to record it…
New Lil Uzi Vert Track Rich Forever Leaks Courtesy Of An Instagram Hacker
Read moreNew Lil Uzi Vert track “Rich Forever” leaks after the rapper’s Instagram account is suspiciously hacked, and it contains a possible shot at Rich The Kid. Lil Uzi Vert’s Instagram Account Seemingly Taken Over There’s been some strange happenings on social media for Lil Uzi Vert over the past couple weeks. On April 8, the…
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How Did You Get Your Placement Yung Rich Ep. 1
Read moreYung Rich, producer of the song “Drive My Car” by Landon Cube tells us the story on how he got that instrumental to him. Where are you from and current location? Born and raised in Sacramento, CA. Still staying here in the 916. Who have you worked with? Iv’e worked with a lot of various…
Time management for producers
Read moreAre you sometimes feel that you don’t use the time you have efficient enough? Or do you struggle to find time at all to make music? I was at this point as well and want to help you find a way to organize yourself and squeeze the most out of it. Find your big things…