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Universal Music Group announced a collaboration with Splice to develop the next generation of AI-powered music creation tools for artists, building on Splice's existing AI-native tools already embedded in digital audio workstations.

Details

Announced December 18, 2025, UMG and Splice are building a roadmap for commercial AI tools focused on 'creative control and sonic excellence.' Splice had previously signed UMG's 'Principles for Music Creation with AI' in June 2024. Splice's AI tools already integrate with professional workstations such as Ableton and Pro Tools. Specific products developed under this partnership had not been disclosed as of the announcement.

Products affected

Splice AI tools (in development with UMG)

Sources & Evidence

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Universal Music Group and Splice to Collaborate on the Next Generation of AI-powered Music Creation Tools for Artists

PR Newswire / UMG·Dec 2025

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/universal-music-group-and-splice-to-collaborate-on-the-next-generation-of-ai-powered-music-creation-tools-for-artists-302646270.html

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