# Ad summary
This ad promotes Splice's partnership with Spitfire Audio, offering access to the BBC Radiophonic Workshop sound library. It uses a retro aesthetic with black and white footage of vintage recording equipment and musicians, interspersed with text overlays highlighting the library's features and historical significance. The ad concludes with a call to action to try it free.
# Brand positioning
Splice is presented as a modern platform that partners with iconic audio institutions like Spitfire Audio and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop to provide users with access to high-quality, meticulously sampled sound libraries. The brand aligns with a lifestyle of creativity and innovation, bridging the gap between historical sound archives and contemporary music production. Splice positions itself as a resource for both seasoned professionals and aspiring artists, offering tools to explore and reimagine classic sounds in new and exciting ways. The brand's positioning is both functional (providing access to unique sound libraries) and emotional (connecting users to the legacy of electronic music pioneers).
# Product
The advertised product is the BBC Radiophonic Workshop sound library, available through Splice in partnership with Spitfire Audio. This library is described as an "immaculately sampled collection" of "vintage synths, tape loops and archives," recorded in "breathtaking detail at Maida Vale Studios." The product is for music producers, sound designers, and electronic music enthusiasts who want to access and incorporate the sounds of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop into their own work. The ad highlights the library's unique selling points: its historical significance, the quality of the recordings, and the ability to create new sounds from these vintage sources. The ad addresses the potential purchase barrier of access to rare and expensive equipment by offering a convenient and affordable way to use these sounds.
# Visual style
The ad has a retro aesthetic, with black and white footage and a film grain effect. The editing style is quick cuts, with transitions timed to the music. The production quality is a hybrid of vintage footage and modern graphics, creating a unique and engaging visual experience. The pacing is fast, with cuts occurring frequently to maintain energy and interest. The audio-visual sync is strong, with cuts and text overlays timed to the music beats and voiceover lines.
# Hooks
Text overlay: FROM THE TEAM OF ELECTRONIC / MUSIC PIONEERS
Visual: 00:00–00:01: A black and white shot of a hand operating a vintage tape recorder. The background is a dimly lit studio with various pieces of recording equipment. The lighting is soft and diffused, creating a sense of nostalgia. The camera is stationary, and the framing is medium close-up.
# Funnel stage
Middle of funnel (Consideration)
# Pain points
The ad implicitly addresses the pain point of limited access to rare and expensive vintage audio equipment and sounds.
# Value propositions
- Access to an immaculately sampled collection of vintage synths, tape loops, and archives
- High-quality recordings made at Maida Vale Studios
- The ability to create new sounds from vintage sources
# Benefits
- Access to vintage synths, tape loops, and archives
- High-quality recordings
- Ability to create new sounds from vintage sources
# Features
- Immaculately sampled collection
- Vintage synths
- Tape loops
- Archives
- Recorded in breathtaking detail at Maida Vale Studios
# Call to action
Try it free
# Point of view
- Brand 100% – The entire ad is presented from the brand's perspective, showcasing the product and its features.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:01 00:00–00:01: The ad opens with a shot of a hand operating a vintage tape recorder. This establishes the theme of historical sound and sets the stage for the product being presented. The perspective is from an observer, creating a sense of nostalgia and intrigue.
- 00:01–00:02 00:01–00:02: Text overlay appears: "FROM THE TEAM OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC PIONEERS." This introduces the historical context and highlights the legacy of the creators behind the sounds. The tone is reverential and informative.
- 00:02–00:03 00:02–00:03: A close-up shot of a vintage audio meter fluctuating. This reinforces the theme of vintage audio equipment and adds a visual element of activity and energy. The perspective is from an observer, focusing on the technical details.
- 00:03–00:04 00:03–00:04: Text overlay appears: "THAT CREATED THE ICONIC." This builds anticipation and emphasizes the importance of the sounds being presented. The tone is declarative and confident.
- 00:04–00:06 00:04–00:06: A black and white shot of a woman in a studio, working with vintage audio equipment. This provides a visual representation of the historical context and the people behind the sounds. The perspective is from an observer, creating a sense of historical authenticity.
- 00:06–00:06 00:06–00:06: Text overlay appears: "DOCTOR WHO." This reveals a specific iconic creation associated with the team, adding a layer of cultural relevance and recognition. The tone is celebratory and familiar.
- 00:07–00:08 00:07–00:08: A shot of feet in black shoes stepping on a red surface. This adds a visual element of movement and rhythm, connecting to the musical context. The perspective is from an observer, focusing on the physical action.
- 00:08–00:09 00:08–00:09: Text overlay appears: "HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY." This reveals another specific iconic creation associated with the team, further adding cultural relevance and recognition. The tone is celebratory and familiar.
- 00:09–00:10 00:09–00:10: A shot of vintage tape recorders in operation. This reinforces the theme of historical sound and the equipment used to create it. The perspective is from an observer, focusing on the technical details.
- 00:10–00:11 00:10–00:11: A wide shot of a stage with various instruments and recording equipment. This provides a sense of the scale and complexity of the sound creation process. The perspective is from an observer, creating a sense of grandeur and historical significance.
- 00:12–00:13 00:12–00:13: Text overlay appears: "AN IMMACULATELY SAMPLED COLLECTION OF." This introduces the product as a high-quality collection of sounds. The tone is descriptive and informative.
- 00:13–00:16 00:13–00:16: Close-up shots of hands working with vintage instruments and recording equipment. This highlights the craftsmanship and attention to detail involved in creating the sounds. The perspective is from an observer, focusing on the physical actions.
- 00:17–00:18 00:17–00:18: Text overlay appears: "VINTAGE SYNTHS, TAPE LOOPS AND ARCHIVES." This specifies the types of sounds included in the collection. The tone is descriptive and informative.
- 00:19–00:21 00:19–00:21: Close-up shots of vintage audio equipment, including a mixing console and an EMS VCS3 synthesizer. This reinforces the theme of historical sound and the equipment used to create it. The perspective is from an observer, focusing on the technical details.
- 00:21–00:22 00:21–00:22: Text overlay appears: "RECORDED IN BREATHTAKING DETAIL AT MAIDA VALE STUDIOS." This emphasizes the quality of the recordings and the prestigious location where they were made. The tone is descriptive and informative.
- 00:23–00:26 00:23–00:26: Shots of various vintage instruments and recording equipment, including a modular synthesizer, a bicycle wheel being used as a sound effect, and a piano. This provides a visual representation of the diverse range of sounds included in the collection. The perspective is from an observer, focusing on the technical details.
- 00:27–00:29 00:27–00:29: A graphic representation of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop logo. This reinforces the brand association and adds a visual element of recognition. The perspective is from an observer, focusing on the visual design.
- 00:30–00:31 00:30–00:31: A screenshot of the Splice software interface, showcasing the BBC Radiophonic Workshop sound library. This provides a visual representation of the product and its features. The perspective is from a user, focusing on the software interface.
- 00:32–00:36 00:32–00:36: A graphic representation of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop logo. This reinforces the brand association and adds a visual element of recognition. The perspective is from an observer, focusing on the visual design.
- 00:37–00:39 00:37–00:39: Text overlay appears: "HISTORY IN THE REMAKING." This emphasizes the ability to create new sounds from these vintage sources. The tone is inspirational and forward-looking.
- 00:40–00:41 00:40–00:41: The Spitfire Audio and BBC logos are displayed. This reinforces the brand association and adds a visual element of recognition. The perspective is from an observer, focusing on the visual design.
- 00:42–00:45 00:42–00:45: The Splice logo is displayed, along with the text "Try it free." This provides a call to action and encourages viewers to try the product. The perspective is from the brand, focusing on the call to action.