Create is an AI-powered discovery tool that utilizes Splice's legendary sample library to generate unique loop-based ideas. With Create, you can cycle through millions of unique musical combinations, mix and match up to 8 tempo and key-matched layers, and easily export your stacks to continue working on in your DAW.
Check out this walkthrough of how to use Create to generate song ideas, and then take those ideas into your DAW:
Q: Where can I find Create?
A: Create is available on the Splice website, desktop app (5.0.1 and up), and Splice mobile app.
On splice.com/sounds, "Create (New)" is the second option under "Browse" on the left sidebar.
On the desktop app, Create (New) is located on the left-hand menu bar, under Browse.
On the Splice mobile app, you'll find the Create icon in the center of the bottom menu bar.
Q: How do I use Create?
A: Select a style, and Splice's AI will generate a unique stack of loops from sample packs related to that style. You can also upload your own loop, or start with a loop from the Splice catalog, and Create will instantly generate a unique Stack using that specific loop.
Clicking the "refresh" button next to a loop will switch that one out for a new loop of the same instrument/category (drums, keys, etc). Clicking the white refresh button at the top will generate a brand new stack, with all new loops.
Hovering your mouse over a loop will display several options: volume control, a mute button, solo button, delete button, and a "more options" button. The "more options" button is how you can download, like, or add the loop to a collection.
Using the tempo slider above your stack will automatically warp all the loops in the stack to the selected tempo.
Q: How do I save a Stack? Where does it go after it's saved?
A: Click the blue "save" button and give your Stack a title to save it on your Splice account. Saved stacks will automatically be added to your library on the website, Splice desktop app, and the Splice mobile app.
To access your saved Stacks on the website, click the "Stacks" option under "Your Library."
On the desktop app, you'll find the "Stacks" option under "Apps & Plugins" in the "Your Library" section on the lefthand menu bar.
Note: saving Stacks is only possible if you have a Splice account.
Q: How do I export my Stack?
A: After saving a Stack, you'll see a blue "Export" button appear. This feature is also available for previously saved Stacks (navigate to Sounds > Your Library > Stacks and click the blue "View Samples" button on the Stack you want to export).
Splice offers a variety of export options, which all require purchase of the samples within your Stack using credits. If any samples in your Stack have not yet been purchased and added to your Library, a prompt will be shown prior to export giving you the ability to automatically purchase all necessary samples.
Note: You must be subscribed to a paid Splice plan in order to export your Stack.
Q: What are the different export options?
A:
Ableton Live project: export an Ableton project file (.als format) which includes the samples in your Stack, warped to the key/tempo of your Stack. Note: we currently support Ableton Live 10+
Studio One project: export a Studio One project file (.song format) which includes the samples in your Stack, warped to the key/tempo of your Stack. Note: we currently support Studio One 6+
Stems: export all of the modified samples in your Stack as individual .wav files. Exported stems will be warped to the key/tempo of your Stack.
Original samples: export all of the samples in your Stack as individual .wav files, as they were originally uploaded to Splice (un-warped/un-pitched)
Stereo mix (WAV): export your entire Stack as a single .wav audio file
Note: You must be subscribed to a paid Splice plan in order to export Stacks.
Q: How do I add a new layer to a Stack?
A: Just hover over an empty layer, select the instrument you want to add, and Splice's AI will find a loop based on the other loops currently in your Stack. Each Stack can have up to 8 layers.
You can also drag any eligible Splice loop directly into a Stack, either as the first layer of a new Stack, or into an existing Stack. To do this, simply drag a loop from the Splice catalog into the Stacks interface on the righthand side of the website / desktop app. (Note: we are currently releasing this new feature to users on a rolling basis. If you do not currently have the ability to drag a Splice loop into a Stack, this feature will be available in the near future).
Q: How do I edit one of my saved Stacks?
A: On the website, under Sounds > Your Library > Stacks, click the 3 small dots on the Stack you want to edit, and click the edit button. This will take you back to the Create page where you can edit, mix, and modify that Stack.
Note: saving an edited Stack will overwrite the original one.
Q: How do I go to the pack that one of the samples in my Stack is from?
A: Click the artwork for that sample to go directly to the corresponding pack page.
Q: I don't have Ableton or Studio One. How do I import a Stack into my DAW to start a song?
A: We recommend using the "stems" export function, which will keep the pitch and tempo of the samples in your Stack intact. Once you've exported your Stack, simply unzip the downloaded file, and then drag the stems into your DAW.
Q: Can I revert back to the previous loop / Stack I had before I pressed the shuffle button?
A: Yes! Next to the New Stack button you'll find an Undo button, which will undo your most recent action.
Q: How can I provide feedback about Create?
You can provide feedback here! Your feedback will go directly to our team, so we would love to hear your suggestions and ideas about how we can improve Create in the future!