The latest episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast features Steve Martocci, the founder and CEO of Splice, an online music marketplace where, for a monthly fee, creators can acquire the parts ...

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 ...

Since launching its flagship Splice Sounds platform in 2015, Splice has become a cornerstone of modern music production and is home to the industry's highest-quality sample catalog, where one million ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Royalty-free sample provider Splice has just improved its offering with three new plugins: Bridge ...

The sample platform's first-ever release of its year-end stats reveals big gains in African music and country downloads while showing dips in hip-hop and K-pop. By Kristin Robinson Senior Writer Music ...

At his startup Splice, Steve Martocci said he’s aiming to build “the creative hub for the modern musician.” And with the latest addition to the service, he’s looking to work with sound designers and ...

Splice is blowing up like a hit song. The audio sample marketplace has doubled revenue and user count in a year, and now reaches 3 million musicians. Many pay $7.99 for unlimited access, and 70% of ...

Splice, the popular platform for rights-cleared sounds and beats, has paid out more than $25 million to musicians in its artist-to-artist marketplace, the company has revealed. The milestone marks a ...

Splice Sounds was officially unveiled last summer, offering a streamlined approach to sample pack purchasing. By Michael Sundius Steve Martocci was on a flight one day when he received an unexpected ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write for, and about, the up-and-coming musician. Royalty-free sample library and sound effects company Splice and Warner ...