# How to use Describe a Sound in the Splice Desktop App

Splice's new **Describe a Sound** feature is now in the Desktop App, in addition to the [Splice Sounds Plugin](https://describe), allowing you find the perfect sample using natural-language descriptions.

You can type what you’re looking for—like *“dark ambient pad with shimmer”* or *“tight 90s house hi-hat”*—and the plugin will return samples that match your description.

To use it, simply toggle on **Describe a Sound** in the Splice Desktop App and describe your sound.

![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/aowzj9nr/2079268467/9a8d6ac4aca3bfd9444d72ed8bb0/Screenshot+2026-02-18+at+1_26_10+PM.png?expires=1787371200&signature=c2556ca181154207ec4cbfd6ee240f03df622c5df47aa6ae32d97b97f3377a66&req=diAgH8t4lYVZXvMW1HO4zUZe4zXHcnXRGyiL5pJIJABOREyFfMry5%2Fbe3oqu%0Adi%2BuKlGqBV9rFl%2BMoIc%3D%0A)

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## **Current Limitations**

Since Describe a Sound is in Beta, there are a few limitations to be aware of:

- No sorting options

- No shuffle feature

- Maximum of 50 results per search

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## **We Want Your Feedback**

We’re actively building and improving **Describe a Sound**, and your feedback is crucial. If you have ideas, suggestions, or notice any quirks, please share them [here](https://survey.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3rP2UsSnFf3I8Qu).

Your input will help us make the feature even more powerful and intuitive.