This article is about using Create to generate song ideas using specific loops in the Splice catalog. For information on how to use Create to generate song ideas from scratch, and more general info about Stacks, please see this article.
Q: How do I create a Stack out of a loop on Splice?
A: When browsing samples on the Splice desktop app or website, simply click thebutton on a loop. Splice’s AI will create a unique Stack by finding the loops from our catalog that are the most compatible with your chosen sample.
Q: Can I make a Stack out of any sample on Splice?
A: Stacks can only be made using loops, not one-shots. You can create a Stack using a majority of the loops on Splice– if you don’t see the Stack button, then that sample cannot be used to create a Stack.
Note: Create works with any loop that fits within 16 bars, which generally means loops under 26 seconds in duration. The only exception is loops without a defined tempo/duration, which cannot currently be used with Create.
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: Can I switch out the original sample that I used to create a Stack?
A: The original “seed” sample will be locked by default, meaning it will remain in your Stack when cycling through new Stacks. Clicking the button on that layer will unlock it, enabling you to switch out or delete that sample from your Stack.
Q: How do I change the genre of my Stack?
A: Just select a new genre using thebutton, and Splice’s AI will find loops within that genre that are the most compatible with your original sample.
Note: by default, our AI does not take into account any genre constraints (it will default to “All Genres” mode) when you first create a new Stack using a sample. This means that you’ll always get the most-compatible samples, regardless of genre, when using the “All Genres” option.
Q: How do I adjust the volume of the different loops in my Stack?
A: Click thebutton to enter mix mode, where you can tweak the volume of each individual layer to taste.
Q: How do I save a Stack? Where does it go once it's saved?
A: Click the bluebutton and give your Stack a name to save it to your Splice account. Saved stacks will automatically be added to your library on the website, Splice desktop app, and Splice mobile app.
Note: a Splice account is required in order to save Stacks.
Q: How do I export a Stack?
A: First, you’ll need to save your Stack to your account using thebutton. Once it’s saved, you’ll see a few different options under the
dropdown:
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: I changed out a layer/created a new Stack– how do I go back to the previous one?
A: Click the button to undo your most recent action.
Q: How do I go to the pack that one of the samples in my Stack is from?
A: In your Stack, click the artwork thumbnail for that sample to go directly to the corresponding pack page.
Q: How can I provide feedback about Create?
A: 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!