A significant advancement in digital audio production has arrived with the integration of Splice’s extensive sample library directly into Pro Tools 2025.6. This landmark update eliminates the need for producers to switch between applications during creative sessions, allowing seamless access to millions of royalty-free samples from within the familiar Pro Tools environment.
The integration enables users to drag audio clips from their timeline directly into Splice’s AI-powered search panel, which then identifies rhythmically and harmonically compatible samples. This intelligent matching system considers the session’s beat, key, and tempo specifications, dramatically streamlining the sample selection process.
Drag clips into Splice’s AI search to instantly find compatible samples matched to your session’s tempo and key.
The Splice panel, which can be resized, detached, or reattached according to user preference, provides unprecedented workflow flexibility within the edit window. The new enhanced mixing options in Pro Tools 2025.6 complement this integration perfectly for a more comprehensive production experience. Music creators will benefit from increased efficiency when selecting and integrating sounds into their productions.
Users can create a free Splice account to access more than 25,150 complimentary samples, or they can log into a paid Splice plan to utilize the full sample library. The feature includes a daily licensing limit of 100 sounds directly in the DAW, and any samples licensed through Pro Tools automatically become available across all Splice platforms, including desktop, web, and mobile interfaces.
Despite its thorough functionality, the integration does have some limitations. MIDI files, presets, and complete sample packs cannot be downloaded through Pro Tools and still require the Splice app or website. Additionally, the “Get Pack” functionality is currently unavailable within the Pro Tools integration.
Industry professionals have described this development as “game-changing” for its ability to enhance creative flow and enable faster idea sketching. Currently exclusive to Pro Tools 2025.6 and Studio One, with plans to expand to other DAWs in the future, the integration requires users to accept terms of service and create or log into a Splice account before accessing the sample library.
For producers and engineers working in fast-paced studio environments, this fusion of Pro Tools and Splice represents a significant evolution in production workflow, fundamentally changing how samples are discovered, auditioned, and incorporated into professional audio productions.