MUSIC CREATION

With the introduction of Create Mode (previously CoSo) we blurred the lines between discovery and creation. Powered by AI, Create gives users the ability to start Stacks using any loop from the Splice library or with any self-created audio, turning inspiration into action—instantly. Included with the release of Splice Mobile, a new unified Splice mobile experience, Create marked an exciting milestone in our mission to put the power of creation directly into user’s hands—from the studio to the streets. So far users have created over 28 million Stacks (and counting).

We also helped shape the future of AI in music, co-signing the Principles for AI Music alongside Universal Music, Roland, and more—prioritizing responsible tech for real artists.

2024 marked our first in-DAW integration with PreSonus Studio One Pro 7. This pioneering partnership brought the depth and quality of Splice’s catalog directly into the DAW, allowing users to browse samples and Search with Sound—all without leaving their session. 

The Rare Finds filter, developed from direct user feedback, was released to help spotlight slept-on gems in our catalog—perfect for producers who want that unique sound.

Our Sounds catalog also got a boost from fresh label releases like Aaroh (celebrating South Asia’s musical heritage) and Signature (our deep dive into jazz). Country music got the Splice treatment as well with the launch of the Splice Country label and Create’s new Country genre—bringing the dobro, pedal steel, and banjo to producers around the world.

The launch of Creator+, a new subscription tier, offered users enhanced tools like Astra, Splice Bridge, and Beatmaker VST—all designed to let creative workflows truly flow. Then came CoSo (Complimentary Sounds), a mobile app and cutting edge tool that supercharged sound discovery and creative ideation—making it easy to build and layer samples into song ideas (Stacks) anytime, anywhere. This innovation paved the way for what would soon become Create.

In 2019, Splice took a pioneering first step into creator-centric AI with Similar Sounds (SiSo), a tool to help creators find the perfect sonic match to any sample. That same year, hits like “The Middle,” “Dakiti,” and “Break Up With Your Girlfriend” featured Splice samples —signaling Splice’s growing influence in the industry.

We also expanded our creative toolkit—acquiring Soul Surplus, audio tech company Superpowered, and synth maker Audiare (creator of Astra).

Splice was always destined to become more than solely a library of high-quality samples. Our Rent-to-Own marketplace made pro software accessible, while the release of Beatmaker allowed anyone to create with zero friction. With key acquisitions like Indaba Music, Sample Magic, and That Sound, Splice’s samplecatalog exploded—hitting 2 million+ verified sounds by 2018. These early innovations set the pace, bringing Splice one step closer to becoming the creative ecosystem empowering music creators today.

It started with a problem: music creation felt too difficult, expensive, and closed off. So, in 2013, Steve Martocci and sound engineer Matt Aimonetti teamed up to fix it. The result? Splice—a platform built to remove barriers and empower music creators everywhere.

In 2015, Splice Sounds launched with a revolutionary idea: royalty-free samples, à la carte. No more overpaying for massive packs just to get that one sound. The first featured artist sample pack, KSHMR’s Sounds of KSHMR Vol. 1, quickly became the most-downloaded in Splice history.