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How do I use Variations in the Splice Sounds plugin?

This article describes how to create a Variation (a unique sample derived from an existing Splice sample) within the Splice Sounds Plugin VST

The Sounds Plugin is a VST that can be installed via the Splice Desktop App. If you're just looking to get started with the Sounds plugin, start here: Getting started with the Splice Sounds plugin

After licensing a sample, you can use the Splice Sounds plugin to create unique Variations directly within your workflow.

Open the Sample Tool

After finding a sample you'd like to adjust:

  1. Click on the Arrow to Open Tools --> Select "Variations"

    Splice Sounds plugin interface showing audio tracks with waveforms and genre tags; the highlighted “Open Tool” menu offers Variations, Complementary, and Similar options.

  2. If you haven’t already licensed the sample, click Download.

  3. Once the sample is licensed, you’ll be able to create Variations or search for Complementary and Similar Sounds.

    Splice Sounds plugin interface showing an orange audio waveform for a synth lead, with pitch and variation controls. A red arrow highlights the “Create Variations” button.

The plugin will automatically create five unique variations of the sample.

Note: Each Variation requires a credit to license before it can be used in your projects.

Customize Your Variations

By default, Variations will match the key and tempo selected in the plugin and your DAW session. For more control over the results, you can:

  • Scale: Sets the Scale for your Variations (Auto is the default and will learn the scale from the sample itself)

  • Adjust pitch weights to give more weight to specific notes and keys.

  • Use adherence to control how closely the variation will adhere to the pitch weights.

Splice Sounds plugin interface for generating musical variations, showing scale, adherence, and pitch-weight controls above a bright blue “Create Variations” button; sleek, focused tone.


These controls allow you to tailor each Variation to better fit your project.

Please note that the Blend and Fit features are coming soon. We can’t wait for you to try them!

Preview and Use Your Variations

Once your Variations have been generated, you can:

  • Preview each Variation directly in the plugin.

  • Drag and drop a Variation into your DAW.

  • Click the three dots next to a Variation and select Go to folder to locate the file on your computer.

Splice Sounds plugin interface showing five horn-themed music variations, each with yellow cover art, a play button, waveform, and 0:16 duration; all are in D-sharp minor at 120 BPM.


Each Variation costs one credit to license. That credit is counted as payment to the creator of the original sample.

Find Your Variations in the Created Tab

All Variations you generate are saved in the Created tab, which you can access from the Library section of the plugin.

The Created tab displays the BPM and key of each Variation, making it easier to find the right one for your project. You can also filter and sort your Variations across multiple sessions.

Sounds Plugin library interface showing the “Created” tab highlighted with a red outline and arrow, above a list of waveform tracks and dates; organized, technical tone.

Are the Variations of my licensed Splice sample also royalty-free?

Yes. Variations are royalty-free and covered by the same license as the original sample. You can use them just like any other Splice sample under our Terms of Use.

How do I generate a certified license for Variations?

Variations are automatically covered by the copyright license of the original sample. You can use them in the same way as any Splice sample under our Terms of Use. Click here to learn how to generate a certified license for your sample.

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