Full-Time
Posted on 10/31/2025
AI-powered music creation platform with samples
$180k - $225k/yr
Remote in USA
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Splice operates a digital platform for music creators that combines AI-assisted sound discovery with an extensive catalog of samples, MIDI, and presets. It supports a seamless workflow where users preview samples in the key and tempo of their track, drag and drop sounds into their DAW, and organize favorites and presets in one place. The platform also offers affordable access to top VST plugins through flexible payment plans. Intelligent search tools help users find sounds more quickly, reducing search time. Splice runs on a subscription model, providing a steady stream of revenue while helping producers create music faster and more efficiently by centralizing sounds, tools, and project organization.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$159.8M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2013
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Splice acquires Kits AI, BeatStars buys Lemonaide AI as artificial intelligence dealmaking streak continues. Splice acquires Kits AI, BeatStars buys Lemonaide AI as artificial intelligence dealmaking streak continues dylan smith january 21, 2026. New day, new AI music company acquisitions: Splice has scooped up Kits AI, and 30 months after partnering with Lemonaide AI, BeatStars has purchased the melody generator outright. Eyeing "ethical AI" expansions, both buyers disclosed the deals (but not the financials thereof) in releases that were emailed to DMN. Beginning with Splice, the self-described "leading music creation platform" emphasized the "fully licensed" nature of the data behind Kits AI's offerings. Machine-powered soundalike vocals (including custom digital voices) are the most widely known of those offerings. However, Kits also deals in AI instruments, mastering, stem separation, text-to-speech tools, and much more, according to its website. Now, all these commercially cleared features are presumably set to integrate into Splice, which, with its own collection of royalty-free samples and (as of 2025's final quarter) virtual instruments, has been spearheading AI expansions for a while. Last year, this focus fueled the reportedly $50 million buyout of Spitfire Audio and, to close out 2025, a Universal Music licensing and content collaboration pact. "It was important to us to find a team that shared Splice's creator-first values, and that was equally committed to the responsible development of AI, including artist compensation," Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava said of the Kits AI play. "Kits AI's ML research has delivered multiple frontier models, including zero-shot voice cloning (IVC) and generative vocals (KGV1.0), both trained on fully-licensed data. I'm excited to work with this visionary team to build new ways for our customers to explore ideas, shape melodies, and experiment with sound," the former Adobe exec concluded. As for BeatStars, the increasingly ai-geared music marketplace inked an "ethically sourced" partnership agreement with Lemonaide back in july 2023. To date, the companies have coordinated on a number of consent-based and attribution-focused producer models, including for Lex Luger, Kato on the Track, and Mantra, to name a few. Behind the scenes, the tie-up has evidently proven successful. With today's deal - the buyer declined to divulge price-tag particulars - "the Lemonaide team will fully join BeatStars." This includes the addition of Lemonaide co-founders Michael Jacob (as CTO) and Anirudh Mani (chief science officer). "With BeatStars," Mani added, "we have the opportunity to push the frontier of AI in an ethical way. Our rights-first approach to generative AI proves innovation and ownership can move forward together." All told, 2026 has already delivered a fairly long list of AI funding rounds, partnerships, purchases, and product launches - not to mention a continued shift towards opt-in models. On the other hand, AI is also at the center of additional training-related lawsuits, responsible for the ongoing avalanche of slop on DSPs, and to blame for falsely labeling a musician a sex offender.
‘Web3 music firm Arpeggi Labs takes on Splice with ‘Kits’ samples marketplace’ was a story we wrote in March 2023.
Splice at the 2026 NAMM Show. The NAMM Show is the ultimate gathering for music, sound, and event technology. Splice will be at the NAMM Show (January 20-24) in Anaheim, California to speak about the latest in AI innovation and music education across the industry. Hear from Kakul Srivastava (CEO), Alejandro Koretzky (VP of Applied Research), Meredith Allen (Director of Business Development, Education), and Dylan Wood (Production Operations Manager) at these four insightful sessions - you won't want to miss them. Thursday, January 22 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Film TV and Game Scoring in Music Education Moderator: Meredith Allen, Director of Business Development, Education * Composing for film, television, and games is one of the fastest-growing areas of the music industry, and technology is central to preparing students for these opportunities. This session, presented with leading educators, will highlight how orchestral libraries and scoring tools connect classroom learning to real applications, building transferable skills that apply across media. Participants will explore strategies for integrating scoring practices into music programs, opening pathways to diverse and sustainable careers in the creative industries. Saturday, January 24 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: A3E Workshop: Directions of GenAI 2026 - Workflows, Interfaces and Agents Speaker: Alejandro Koretzky, VP of Applied Research * This workshop will bring together leaders to examine how next-generation tools, interfaces, and intelligent agents are transforming the creative workflow itself. From prompt-driven composition and AI-enhanced sample generation to automated stem separation, adaptive mixing, and personalized co-creators, A3E will explore where GenAI is adding value - and where human artistry remains irreplaceable. This workshop will also look at how companies are redesigning the user experience of creativity, redefining collaboration between artist and algorithm, and setting the technical and ethical direction of music's next AI-powered evolution. 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Career-Connected Learning: When Student Projects Meet Professional Standards Speakers: Meredith Allen, Director of Business Development, Education; Dylan Wood, Production Operations Manager * This session examines the creative and instructional process behind a music production project in which students moved from concept to commercial release. Using a collaboration between Arizona State University's Pop Music program and Splice as a case study, presenters demonstrate how students applied professional production tools, collaborative workflows, and established studio practices to deliver a market-ready sample pack developed in Avid Pro Tools. Educators will leave with practical strategies for designing career-connected, standards-aligned projects that build technical fluency, creative decision-making, and workplace readiness within music production and audio technology programs. 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM: AI For Music: Principles, Progress and Challenges Ahead Panelist: Kakul Srivastava, CEO * Presented by Roland and Universal Music Group, founding supporters of the AI For Music initiative, this session will share an overview of the latest noteworthy AI technology and licensing developments and explore how innovation can thrive without compromising human creativity. Hear from thought-leading artists and music tech companies as they share insights on the reality of guiding AI innovation through policy, governance, and community collaboration, ensuring that music remains a deeply human art form in an AI-driven future. Looking to network? Come find its education team members John Krogh and Meredith Allen at the Music Education Leaders Summit on Wednesday, January 21 and at Network With the Pros on Saturday, January 24. January 14, 2026
Universal Music Group and Splice to collaborate on the next generation of AI-powered Music Creation tools for artists. News provided by. SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and Splice, the world's most popular music creation platform, have agreed to collaborate on joint exploration of the next generation of AI-powered music creation tools for musical artists. UMG and Splice are building a roadmap for development of commercial AI tools rooted in creative control and sonic excellence. The artist-centric agreement builds on Splice's suite of AI-enabled creator tools, which continue to respect intellectual property, and combine high-quality creative ingredients. Bringing the world's leading home for artists together with the ubiquitous music creation platform will provide a pathway for UMG and Splice to create advanced commercial AI tools that can deliver high fidelity and precise expression of artistic intent. Guided by a shared commitment to creative expression and artistic empowerment, the partnership will also explore AI-powered virtual instruments and tools that enable UMG artists to bring their own sounds into Splice's AI workflows. UMG artists are expected to play a crucial role in guiding the product development process. Michael Nash, EVP & Chief Digital Officer, Universal Music Group said, "We're excited to form this alliance with Splice to promote the alignment of innovation and ethicality in addressing the interests of the creative community to leverage cutting-edge AI-enabled tools to further their artistic expression. We look forward to partnering with Kakul Srivastava and her team on this critically important strategic technology front." "We've spent time building AI tools designed to fairly compensate creators and keep them in control," said Kakul Srivastava, CEO of Splice. "We're thankful for Universal's continued support, and excited to work together to put these commercial tools in the hands of artists everywhere, knowing they can trust the end result." In June of 2024, Splice joined UMG and other industry figures as a signatory to the "Principles for Music Creation with AI," a series of clarifying statements relating to the responsible use of AI in music creation, advocating for ethical, transparent AI that empowers human creators rather than replacing them. Over the past twelve months, Splice has built deeply embedded workflows across the world's leading digital audio workstations, including Ableton and Pro Tools, and launched a growing suite of AI-native tools grounded in artist-centered monetization, governance, and creative control. With the acquisition of Spitfire Audio, Splice expanded its reach to professional composers cementing its position as one of the most trusted platforms for music creation. About Universal Music Group Universal Music Group exists to shape culture through the power of artistry. UMG is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content. Featuring the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. For more information, visit www.universalmusic.com. About Splice Splice is the leading music creation platform, empowering musicians, producers, and sound designers with the tools to bring their ideas to life. The company's sound-first approach features a vast library of high-quality sonic ingredients, powered by sophisticated AI tools, to assist in deep sound discovery and idea generation. Splice INSTRUMENT and Splice Sounds are heard around the world - playing a vital role in music's soundscape. Trusted by millions, Splice also provides affordable access to plugins and DAWs through a rent-to-own gear marketplace. For more information, visit splice.com. SOURCE Universal Music Group
Splice INSTRUMENT drop: free vintage synth presets. Splice has recently announced a new LABS series drop for its recently launched Splice INSTRUMENT. Two vintage synth presets are available for free for a limited time. This month's drop includes two presets for Star Coda, a synth created in collaboration with composer Jetdark. Together, Rekkerd captured a selection of analog synths, and then pushed them into new sonic territory with glitchy, stuttered processing and layered effects chains. The result is a collection of eerie, unstable tones built for, but absolutely not limited to, modern video game scoring. Every sound is sculpted to feel slightly off-centre, slightly broken, and full of atmosphere. The presets are available from the 'Drop' icon in the top-right corner of the INSTRUMENT plugin. More information: Splice