Splice INSTRUMENT
Key Features
- Sample-based virtual instrument with a browsable library of playable presets.
- Includes Spitfire Audio LABS sounds reimagined inside the Splice INSTRUMENT interface.
- Runs as a DAW plugin or standalone instrument for macOS and Windows workflows.
- Provides discovery, library, and search views for finding presets quickly.
- Offers expressive shaping through a Dynamics slider and preset-specific parameter controls.
- Adds new free drops every month alongside optional premium instrument packs.
Description
Splice INSTRUMENT is a sample-based virtual instrument plugin and standalone app that brings Spitfire Audio's LABS catalog into the Splice ecosystem. It gives producers a browsable library of playable presets, including pianos, strings, synths, percussion, and artist-made sounds, without requiring Kontakt.
The core appeal is speed: browse presets, load one directly in your DAW, then shape it with expressive controls such as dynamics and key parameters. Splice positions the platform as the new home for LABS, with a cleaner interface, easier discovery, individual preset access, and monthly drops.
The free tier includes hundreds of presets plus new free drops that Splice says are yours to own forever. Paid tiers unlock premium instrument packs and additional subscription perks, so the best way to think of INSTRUMENT is as a freemium sound platform with a real no-cost starting library.
This is strongest for writers who want quick, characterful sampled instruments rather than deep sampler programming. The sounds lean toward cinematic sketches, intimate keys, expressive strings, R&B foundations, unusual textures, and fast song-starting ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Splice INSTRUMENT the same thing as the old Spitfire LABS plugin?
It is the new home for LABS rather than a simple rename of the old plugin. Splice says LABS and LABS+ sounds are being reimagined in INSTRUMENT with a new interface, improved browsing, and individual preset access.
Do you need Kontakt to use Splice INSTRUMENT?
No. The official page lists Splice INSTRUMENT as its own plugin and standalone tool with AU, VST3, and AAX support, so it does not rely on Kontakt.
What do paid Splice INSTRUMENT tiers add?
The no-cost tier gives access to free Splice and LABS instruments. Paid Instrument, Creator, and Creator+ tiers unlock premium packs, with the higher Creator tiers also bundling monthly Splice Sounds credits.
Can free users keep the monthly drops?
Splice's official page says the latest free drops are yours to own forever. That makes the free tier suitable for building a small instrument library over time, even though premium packs remain tied to paid access.
