Technical Requirements:
In order to install Splice INSTRUMENT, your device will need to meet the following requirements:
An active Internet connection
OS: macOS 11 or higher, Windows 10 or higher
Will my machine work if it has “x”?
In most cases you will be able to run Splice INSTRUMENT without issue if your system was made within the last ~10 years and you have a supported Operating System. Your performance will vary depending on the actual specs of your system, for example having limited memory will constrain the number of tracks you can run at a time.
Disk, Memory, and CPU usage
Working with sampled virtual instruments can be quite demanding on your computer in a number of ways. There are some things to keep in mind when a project starts to grow to full size while using sampled virtual instruments.
You will need sufficient space in your system’s storage to hold the sample content. On average you can expect to need about 1-3GB of storage space per full pack, but this can vary depending on the exact content included. All packs have their download size listed in their details page.
When working in your DAW, each track of INSTRUMENT will require a bit of memory to keep the samples ready for playback. You should generally expect about 300-500MB of memory usage per preset, but this will be higher for presets with Legato patches.
For the best experience, we recommend storing your sample content on an SSD, ideally stored within your system but a USB drive works as well. If you’re using a slow drive such as a traditional HDD, it can help significantly to increase the Audio Buffer Size in your DAW as this will give your drive more time to stream the sample content. Increasing the Audio Buffer Size can also help reduce the CPU load on your system, so if you’re hearing crackles or pops during playback then this is the first thing to try.
Hardware Compatibility
Splice INSTRUMENT works with all standard MIDI controllers.
It is not currently MPE compatible.