Splice: Royalty-Free Sample Library and Music Tools
Splice helps music production studios and media companies access royalty-free sounds and professional plugins. It supports teams that need to acquire sonic assets with commercial clearance.
At a glance
- Category
- Other
- Best for
- Music Production Studios, Recording Studios, Media Companies, Sound Designers, Music Producers
- Pricing
- Subscriptions start at $4.99 for the first month of the Creator plan (then $19.99–$24.99/mo). Other tiers include Sounds+ ($12.99–$14.99/mo), Creator+ ($39.99–$49.99/mo), and a standalone INSTRUMENT plan ($12.99/mo).
- Key use cases
- Commercial Audio Production, In-DAW Sound Browsing, Virtual Instrument Implementation, Managing Software Costs
- Integrations
- Ableton Live integration, Studio One Pro integration, Pro Tools integration, VST3 plugin, AU plugin
- Official website
- www.splice.com
Splice is a music creation platform that provides a library of royalty-free samples, presets, and MIDI. It is designed for producers, sound designers, and music studios who need audio ingredients cleared for commercial use.
The platform is accessible via a desktop app, mobile app, and direct integrations with specific digital audio workstations (DAWs). These tools support auditioning and importing sounds into projects without leaving the recording environment.
In addition to samples, Splice provides virtual instruments and a rent-to-own marketplace for professional plugins, which may help lower the initial cost of software. Buyers should confirm which subscription tier aligns with their monthly download needs, as credits are used to acquire sounds.
Users should confirm the compatibility of their DAW version, as deep integrations require specific versions of software such as Pro Tools or Ableton Live.
Key Features
A catalog of samples, including loops and one-shots, cleared for commercial use.
A sample-based virtual instrument available in VST, AU, and AAX formats with artist-made presets.
Integration support for Ableton Live 12.3+, Studio One Pro 7+, and Pro Tools 2025.6+.
Includes 'Search with Sound' AI to suggest compatible samples based on a user's audio.
A payment plan system for acquiring full licenses for plugins such as Serum 2.
A subscription-based credit model where unused credits roll over to the next month.
Use Cases
Accessing royalty-free samples cleared for use in commercial music and media projects.
Using the Sounds Plugin (beta) or direct DAW integrations to audition and import samples during a session.
Using Splice INSTRUMENT to add orchestral strings, pianos, or synths to a composition.
Using rent-to-own plans to acquire production plugins through monthly payments.
Best For
Integrations
Pricing
Subscriptions start at $4.99 for the first month of the Creator plan (then $19.99–$24.99/mo). Other tiers include Sounds+ ($12.99–$14.99/mo), Creator+ ($39.99–$49.99/mo), and a standalone INSTRUMENT plan ($12.99/mo).
FAQ
Yes, samples downloaded from Splice are royalty-free and cleared for commercial use in new works.
Yes, everything you download is yours to keep even if you cancel your plan.
Deep integrations are supported for Ableton Live 12.3+, Studio One Pro 7+, and Pro Tools 2025.6+.
Users receive a set amount of credits per month based on their plan. One sample typically costs one credit, while MIDI and presets may cost up to three; unused credits roll over to the next month.
Source category: Other
Source subcategory: Media Processing
