Splice Acquires Spitfire Audio for $50M, Plans Ethical AI Music Tools for 2025
Splice has acquired London-based Spitfire Audio in a reported $50 million deal, with both companies focusing on developing ethical AI-assisted music creation tools set to launch in 2025.
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The acquisition brings together Splice, a leading music creation platform, with Spitfire Audio, renowned for their sound and sample libraries. Both companies will maintain their distinct identities, with Spitfire continuing to operate under its own brand and leadership.
Key aspects of the merger include:
- New features launching in the next 6-9 months
- Focus on deepening user workflow integration
- Development of ethical AI components with fair artist compensation
- Continuation of existing services and products
Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava emphasized the importance of providing users with more creative control while ensuring ethical AI implementation. The company already offers AI products like Splice Mic and plans to expand its AI-assisted toolkit.
Spitfire will maintain its current operations under CEO Olivier Robert-Murphy, who confirmed the company's original mission remains unchanged. The merger aims to create a comprehensive toolkit for modern music makers, from loop discovery to score crafting.
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The partnership represents a significant step in combining traditional music production tools with emerging AI technology, while prioritizing ethical considerations and fair compensation for artists.