In a significant evolution of its digital audio ecosystem, Splice has launched INSTRUMENT, an all-inclusive sample-based virtual instrument platform developed in partnership with Spitfire Audio following their $50 million acquisition earlier this year. The new offering boasts over 1,200 multi-sampled, fully playable presets at launch, accessible via VST, AU, and AAX plugin formats for seamless integration with digital audio workstations.
INSTRUMENT represents Splice’s strategic expansion beyond sample libraries into extensive music creation tools, effectively replacing and integrating Spitfire Audio’s discontinued LABS and LABS+ series with an enhanced interface and improved browsing capabilities. The platform’s sound library features recordings from prestigious sources, including Philip Glass‘s Manhattan baby grand piano, drums by Abe Laboriel Jr. recorded at Henson Studios in Los Angeles, and orchestral elements from the BBC Symphony Orchestra captured at London’s historic Maida Vale Studios. CEO Kakul Srivastava has emphasized that this launch represents a significant milestone for Splice in evolving from sample provider to full virtual instrument developer.
Seamlessly combining premium samples from Glass’s Manhattan grand to BBC Symphony recordings in one sophisticated creative ecosystem.
All Splice account holders can immediately access 489 free presets across 66 themed packs, spanning diverse categories from intimate pianos and ambient textures to hyperpop synths and orchestral elements. The subscription-based INSTRUMENT Plan at $12.99/month provides full access to the entire catalog for serious producers seeking premium content. The platform embraces a creator-first philosophy with a streamlined, accessible interface that appeals to both beginners and professionals, effectively lowering the barrier to high-quality virtual instruments. This innovation complements home studio setups by eliminating the need for expensive equipment purchases while still delivering professional-quality sounds for recording and production. The platform includes advanced features that enable users to create immersive underwater ambiences through sweeping filters and layered synthesis techniques.
The business model follows Splice’s established pattern, offering a substantial free library while premium packs and artist collaborations will be available for additional purchase. Monthly content updates are planned, with new free and premium sound packs continually expanding the platform’s offerings.
Users who previously downloaded LABS content need not worry about compatibility, as the plugin recognizes existing content. For Splice, INSTRUMENT marks a pivotal moment in the company’s trajectory, reflecting its ambition to provide more extensive music creation tools beyond its sample marketplace origins.
The cloud-connected plugin, which allows browsing and downloading presets directly within the interface, demonstrates Splice’s commitment to developing integrated, streamlined solutions for modern music producers and creators.
