{"id":25428,"date":"2023-03-21T16:35:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T20:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=25428"},"modified":"2025-10-08T12:39:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T16:39:48","slug":"splice-xln-audio-free-drum-samples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/splice-xln-audio-free-drum-samples\/","title":{"rendered":"Splice and XLN Audio: How to get your free, zero-credit drum samples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">XLN Audio is already a Splice fan-favorite with their creative and inspiring plugins, from the multi-FX powerhouse <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/20283103-rc-20-retro-color-vst-au-by-xln-audio\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>RC-20<\/strong><\/a> to realistic instruments like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/38962957-addictive-keys-complete-collection-vst-au-by-xln-audio\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Addictive Keys.<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But as sample lovers ourselves, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/38536865-xo-vst-au-by-xln-audio\" target=\"_blank\">their beatmaking plugin XO<\/a> holds a special place in our hearts. To share the love that Splice and XLN have for drum samples and beat making, we want to help you turn Sounds and XO into something special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until April 4th, Splice subscribers who also rent-to-own XO ($4.99\/mo) will get a Collection of zero-credit Splice samples curated by the team at XLN Audio. This one focuses on dusty, lo-fi hip hop drums\u2014act fast if these are just what your next track needs, but if these aren\u2019t quite your speed, stay tuned\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want access to these samples? Just follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Make sure you\u2019ve got an active Splice subscription. <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pick your plan here<\/a> if you haven\u2019t yet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you\u2019ve got an active rent-to-own plan or trial for XLN Audio\u2019s XO. <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/38536865-xo-vst-au-by-xln-audio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start a free trial here,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-use-xln-audio-xo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out our tutorial article<\/a> to learn more about how to use XO and import your brand-new samples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you\u2019re done with those steps, we\u2019ll send you an email with a link to the Collection. Follow the link and download your samples\u2014but be sure to download before April 4th to get these samples for zero credits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Already have a Splice subscription and XO on RTO? 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