What is Splice?
Splice is a music production platform providing royalty-free samples, virtual instruments, and plugins for creators. It operates across web, desktop, mobile, and DAW-integrated tools. Downloaded sounds are cleared for commercial use and kept permanently, while subscriptions can be canceled anytime.
What are the features of Splice?
- Sample libraryAccess millions of royalty-free audio files spanning 90+ genres, searchable by instrument, genre, or preset type.
- DAW sample browser (Sounds Plugin)Search, preview, drag-and-drop, and create sound variations directly within supported DAWs like Ableton Live 12.3+.
- Rent-to-own pluginsAcquire virtual instruments such as Serum 2 and Abbey Road Two: Iconic Strings Pro through installment payment plans.
- Conversational studio (Splice Create)A beta tool that accepts voice input to help users learn music production and navigate the platform.
- Mobile recording app (Splice Mobile)Record song ideas on a phone and export stems to a DAW or share them with collaborators.
- Free virtual instrument (Splice INSTRUMENT)Provides hundreds of presets with additional free content released monthly.
What are the use cases of Splice?
- In-session samplingDrag and drop royalty-free loops directly into an Ableton Live project without switching browser tabs using the Sounds Plugin.
- Field recording captureRecord a musical idea on Splice Mobile away from the studio and export the stems later for full production.
Splice Pricing Information:
- Splice Creator AnnualOffered at 50% off for a limited time; allows subscription cancellation at any time.
- Splice CreateFree to try during its beta period.
- Splice INSTRUMENTFree to download and play, including monthly free content drops.
- Sounds PluginFree to download.
- Rent-to-Own PluginsAvailable via installment payment plans; specific prices are not stated in the source.


