Exclusive vs Non-Exclusive Vocals (and Why I Started Offering Limited Editions)
If you’re finishing a track fast or just vibing out an idea? Go non-exclusive. If you’re releasing something special and want peace of mind? Go exclusive. If you want a one-of-a-kind vocal without dropping hundreds? Go limited.
No matter which route you take, the most important thing is this:
Make it yours. Flip it, bend it, stretch it, and layer it until it sounds like you.
Why Most Vocal Samples Fall Flat (And How Layering Fixes Everything)
Everyone’s using the same loops. Everyone’s grabbing the same packs. If you want your track to stand out, your vocal has to feel alive. That means emotion, yes - but also dimension.
Flat vocals sound like placeholders. Layered vocals sound like artists.
How to Flip a Royalty-Free Vocal into a Chart-Ready Track
Let me just start by saying this: the number of absolute bangers producers have made using royalty-free vocals is WILD. If you’re sitting on a Splice folder graveyard or scrolling through vocal packs like they’re dating apps, let me help you actually finish a track that hits.
As someone who writes and records vocals for producers every day, I’ve heard what works, what doesn’t, and what gets played out. Here’s how to turn that royalty-free hook into something no one else has.