With Variations and Craft, sample creators get paid for AI-generated outputs
New York, NY (April 15, 2026) – Splice, the music creation platform used by millions of artists and producers worldwide, today announced Variations, Craft, and Magic Fit, a new suite of AI tools that extend Splice’s established creator payment model into generative AI.
Splice’s approach signals a shift in how AI is being built for music, combining human-made, licensed sounds with new AI capabilities to unlock creative possibilities. With these new tools, every sample in Splice’s catalog of more than 3 million, remains traceable to its original creator, with compensation extending to AI-generated variations as well.
“Producers have always used samples as a foundation for new ideas; these tools extend that tradition, enabling sounds to be reshaped and reimagined. Grounded in deep, long-standing relationships with producers and sound creators, they reflect real creative workflows and reinforce the value of original work.” said CEO Kakul Srivastava.
Belgium-based Founder of music tech company and samples label Afroplug, Ms Mavy, said “The pay-on-download model for original creators is exactly what the industry needs as AI tools scale. It creates more opportunities for our sounds to be used — and more ways for us to earn.“
Now available in Splice’s Sounds and INSTRUMENT plugins, these tools work directly in the DAW, giving producers the power to shape sounds with precision while ensuring all output is licensed for commercial use. “Our first generation of tools helped producers discover sounds,” said Alejandro Koretzky, VP of Applied AI Research at Splice. “Now we’re making the catalog itself more adaptable and contextual so any sound can be transformed while still preserving its DNA.“
Three tools make up the launch:
- Variations, available in the Sounds plugin, lets producers create new versions of any Splice sample — adjusting structure, key, and BPM while preserving the original’s core characteristics. The original creator is compensated each time their sound is used as a source and each time the variation is downloaded.
- Craft, a new feature in Splice INSTRUMENT, transforms samples into fully playable instruments.
- Magic Fit adapts any Splice sound to match the harmonic and rhythmic context of a session. (Available Summer 2026.)
Sample creator Oliver added, “With so many AI tools rushing to market, artists often feel like an afterthought. Splice has taken the opposite approach, building with creators to ensure this technology supports artists, rather than replacing them.”
About Splice
Splice is the leading music creation platform, empowering musicians, producers, and sound designers with the tools to bring their ideas to life. Heard around the world, Splice plays a vital role in music’s soundscape. The company’s sound-first approach features a vast library of high-quality sonic ingredients, powered by sophisticated AI tools, to assist in deep sound discovery and idea generation. Trusted by millions, Splice also provides affordable access to plugins and DAWs through a rent-to-own gear marketplace. For more information, visit www.splice.com.