Splice Bridge is a plugin that connects your DAW to the Splice desktop app. With Bridge running, any sample you preview in Splice plays through your DAW, synced to your project’s tempo and matched to its key, so you can hear how it fits before you download it.
What Bridge does
Tempo sync: Detects your project’s tempo automatically and lines previews up with your DAW’s beat grid. If your DAW is playing, previews follow the metronome in real time.
Key matching: Choose your project’s key in the Splice app, and any sample with key data is transposed to match.
Pitch shift: Move a sample up or down in semitones.
Time-stretch: Play a sample at half speed or double speed.
One-shot repeat: Repeat a one-shot in time with your project, from every 16th note to every 4 bars.
Copy modified sample: Copy a sample with your pitch and time changes, then paste it into your DAW.
Who can use Bridge
Bridge is included at no extra cost with the Sounds+, Creator and Creator+ plans.
Requirements
Splice desktop app: Bridge is installed from the app.
Operating system: macOS 10.15 or later, or Windows 10 or later.
Plugin format: VST3 or AU.
DAW: Works in any DAW that supports VST3 or AU. Officially tested in Ableton Live 10+, Logic Pro X 10.5+, Studio One 5+, FL Studio 20.8+ and GarageBand 10.4+.
Please note: Pro Tools isn’t supported, as Bridge is not available as an AAX plugin. If you're a Pro Tools user, we recommend checking out the native Splice x Pro Tools integration.
Quick start
Install Bridge from the Splice desktop app, via the Apps & Plugins section.
Add Bridge as a plugin on a MIDI track in your DAW.
In the Splice app, check that the link icon in the bottom-right corner is blue. Blue means Bridge is connected.
Preview samples in Splice. They play through your DAW in time with your project.
Drag a sample into your DAW, or click Copy modified sample to keep your pitch and time changes.
To preview samples without syncing to your project, click the link icon to disconnect Bridge.
FAQ
Does Bridge cost extra?
No. It’s included with Sounds+, Creator and Creator+ plans.
Do I need to download a sample before previewing it with Bridge?
No. You can preview any Splice sample in your project first, then download it from the Splice app if you want to keep it.
Why didn’t my pitch or time changes carry over when I dragged a sample into my DAW?
Only Copy modified sample keeps your changes. Click it, then paste the sample into your DAW.
Bridge is crashing my DAW. What should I do?
Make sure your operating system is supported. See Is Splice Bridge compatible with my operating system?