· By Bas Lefeber
Vocalfy has built a solid vocal marketplace. They've got a large catalog, decent variety across genres, and they've made it easy to browse vocals online. If you're looking for volume, Vocalfy delivers. But volume isn't everything. And if you've spent time on Vocalfy, you've probably noticed: finding the right vocal takes longer than it should. That's where a lot of producers start looking for something different. What Vocalfy Does Well Credit where it's due. Vocalfy has one of the larger vocal catalogs out there. If you want options, they have them — across genres, styles, and vocal types. They also...
· By Bas Lefeber
TL;DR Pick a well-known song with a strong vocal. Get a cover vocal (pre-recorded, commissioned, or DIY). Build a house production around it at 122-128 BPM. Process the vocal. Arrange for DJs. Clear the mechanical license. Distribute. Total cost: under $75 if you use a pre-recorded vocal. House remixes of well-known songs are everywhere right now. Scroll through any Spotify house playlist and you'll hear 90s R&B flips, 2000s pop reworks, and soul classics reimagined over four-on-the-floor kicks. They're racking up streams, getting Shazammed in clubs, and showing up on editorial playlists that most original tracks never touch. This isn't...
· By Bas Lefeber
TL;DR Non-exclusive = affordable ($10-30), multiple producers can use the same vocal, perfect for testing ideas and building your catalog. Exclusive = premium ($99-699), only you can use that vocal, built for commercial releases and serious projects. Both are valid — it depends on what you're making and where it's going. Every producer hits this question at some point: do you go exclusive or non-exclusive on a vocal? It sounds simple, but the answer affects your budget, your rights, and how your release stands out (or doesn't). And there's a lot of confusion around what each license actually lets you...
· By Bas Lefeber
Key Takeaway There are five main ways to find acapellas in 2026: dedicated vocal marketplaces, YouTube rips, AI stem separation, free acapella sites, and commissioning a vocalist. Each comes with real trade-offs in quality, licensing, and cost. If you want studio-quality vocals with clear licensing, a vocal marketplace is the fastest path. If you want free, expect compromises. Every producer hits the same wall eventually. You've got the beat. The arrangement is there. The mix sounds right. But the track needs a vocal — and you don't have one. Finding acapellas used to mean digging through forum threads, trading files...
· By Bas Lefeber
Quick Summary The best Splice alternative depends on what you need. For vocals and acapellas: The Vocal Market. For royalty-free loops and one-shots: Loopcloud or LANDR. For sampling real records: Tracklib. For free sounds: Looperman or Freesound. We compare 10 platforms below. Splice changed music production when it launched. Millions of samples, a credit-based subscription, and a clean interface that made browsing easy. For years, it was the default choice for producers who needed sounds. But the landscape has shifted. Prices have gone up. Credits expire if you cancel. The catalog has grown so large that finding what you actually...
· By Bas Lefeber
Key Takeaway Cover remixes tap into existing audiences, get discovered through Shazam and search, and are one of the few types of vocal content that AI can't legally replace. The total cost to release one? Under $75. Scroll through any dance music chart right now and count the covers. Remixes of 90s classics. House flips of pop hits. Techno reworks of R&B tracks. DJs and producers are releasing more cover versions than ever — and it's not a coincidence. Cover remixes have become one of the fastest ways to get streams, build an audience, and actually make money from your...