For years, Splice has been the go-to stop for producers raiding sample packs like it’s a sonic candy shop. Now, they’ve officially gone beyond loops and one-shots: Splice has launched Splice INSTRUMENT, a new flagship platform that puts full-blown playable instruments in the hands of music makers.
This isn’t just another plugin stuffed with presets. At launch, you’ll find "1,200 playable presets"—and they didn’t skimp on sourcing. Highlights include:
- Philip Glass’ actual baby grand piano, tracked inside his Manhattan home.
- Abe Laboriel Jr. (Paul McCartney’s drummer) smashing kits at Henson Studios, LA.
- BBC Symphony Orchestra strings, woodwinds, and percussion recorded at the legendary Maida Vale Studios in London.
Built with Spitfire Audio’s recording magic, INSTRUMENT gives you not just pristine samples but an accessible, playable experience: MIDI-ready, intuitive, and constantly expanding. Splice promises new drops every month—a mix of free and premium packs ranging from orchestral textures to synths by artists like Nathan Fake, and even global genre sounds like amapiano.
CEO Kakul Srivastava calls it “a major milestone” for Splice: “For the first time, we’re moving beyond samples into full virtual instruments… This is just the beginning of what’s possible when we combine Spitfire Audio’s artistry with Splice’s innovation.”
If you’re wondering why this feels like a big deal: sounds from this very collection have already been spotted on GRAMMY-nominated albums and in blockbuster films. So yeah, you’re basically sitting at the same virtual console as the pros.
Pricing in a Nutshell
- Free Plan: Hundreds of sampled presets across pianos, choirs, synths, and orchestral textures—yours to keep once downloaded.
- $12.99/month INSTRUMENT Plan (or higher-tier Creator Plans): Full 1,200+ catalog, from ultra-soft pianos to BBC Symphony recordings and beyond.
Splice INSTRUMENT is live now at splice.com/instrument.
