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Black Octopus Sound vs Splice:Which is more popular?

In October 2026, Splice had more branded searches than Black Octopus Sound among sample pack sites worldwide. Splice had about 22,700 branded searches, while Black Octopus Sound had 1,000. Splice made up 6.9% of all sample pack site searches we track, and Black Octopus Sound accounted for 0.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sample pack sites, Splice appeared in four of the five answers and Black Octopus Sound in two. Splice was mentioned before Black Octopus Sound in four out of five answers.

Among sample pack sites worldwide in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Splice, about 23 searches for every 1 for Black Octopus Sound

Splice 22.7K searchesBlack Octopus Sound 1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Splice, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Black Octopus Sound in 2

Splice in 4 of 5Black Octopus Sound in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Splice, named ahead of Black Octopus Sound in 4 of 5 answers

Splice first in 4Black Octopus Sound first in 1

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Top sample pack sites in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Splice was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Black Octopus Sound was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Splice was listed before Black Octopus Sound in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Splice1st
  2. Cymatics2nd
  3. Loopmasters3rd
  4. The Drum Broker4th
  5. Ghosthack5th
  6. Black Octopus Sound6th
  7. Loopcloud7th
  8. LANDR8th
  9. Tracklib9th
  10. Looperman–
  11. +4 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Splice4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Cymatics4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Loopmasters3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Tracklib2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Loopcloud2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • LANDR2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • The Drum Broker2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Ghosthack2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Black Octopus Sound2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Looperman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+4 more

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.

Is Black Octopus Sound or Splice more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Black Octopus Sound and Splice by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 sample pack sites we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Black Octopus Sound and Splice among sample pack sites worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Splice, Black Octopus Sound. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLoopermanSampleFocusSpliceTracklibLoopcloudLoopmastersLANDRCymaticsThe Drum BrokerGhosthackProducer LoopsADSR SoundsBlack Octopus SoundNoiiz
Nov 202552%15.6%6.7%8.6%4.7%3.8%1.4%1.5%1.8%1.4%1.1%0.49%0.49%0.41%
Dec 202553.8%16.2%7.4%7.3%4%3.2%1.4%1.3%1.3%1.8%0.96%0.43%0.51%0.35%
Jan 202651.9%19.1%6.9%8.5%3.8%3.1%1.1%1.4%1%0.93%0.93%0.41%0.41%0.41%
Feb 202651.7%19%6.7%8.5%3.1%3.8%1.4%1.3%1.2%1.1%0.91%0.41%0.41%0.41%
Mar 202653.9%19.8%6.5%7.3%2.7%3.2%1.2%1.2%1.3%0.96%0.78%0.35%0.35%0.51%
Apr 202653.7%19.8%7.2%7.2%2.6%2.6%1.2%1.2%1.6%0.96%0.77%0.35%0.35%0.35%
May 202654.3%20%6.8%7.3%2.7%2.7%0.97%1.4%1.3%0.97%0.78%0.27%0.27%0.27%
Jun 202650%22.4%7.5%6.7%4.5%2.5%1.1%1.5%1.2%1.1%0.73%0.3%0.27%0.27%
Jul 202651.9%19%6.8%8.5%3.8%2.5%1.1%1.8%1.3%1.1%0.91%0.31%0.41%0.28%
Aug 202653.2%19.6%7.6%7.2%3.9%2.6%0.95%1.5%0.9%0.95%0.77%0.26%0.34%0.23%
Sep 202651.2%23%7.1%6.9%3.1%2.5%1.1%1.4%1.2%0.9%0.74%0.31%0.31%0.31%
Oct 202650.2%22.5%6.9%6.8%4.5%2.5%1.6%1.2%1.2%0.88%0.73%0.3%0.3%0.3%

How has branded search for Black Octopus Sound and Splice changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for sample pack sites worldwide in October 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Black Octopus Sound worldwide fell 47.4% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1K in October 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Splice worldwide fell 13% over 12 measured months, from 26.1K to 22.7K in October 2026.

How are Black Octopus Sound’s and Splice’s branded searches counted?

8 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Black Octopus Sound’s and Splice’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Black Octopus Sound

1 branded search term

  • black octopus sound

Splice

7 branded search terms

  • splice login
  • splice music
  • splice plugins
  • splice samples
  • splice sounds
  • splice subscription
  • splice.com

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