EastWest ComposerCloud+

What EastWest ComposerCloud+ is

EastWest ComposerCloud+ is a subscription library that gives composers, producers and other music creators access to more than 43,000 virtual instruments. Its collection includes orchestral sounds, synths and keys, vocals, rock and pop, world instruments, and convolution reverb. Subscribers use EastWest’s OPUS engine to search, audition and download instruments, then work with downloaded content locally in a DAW. OPUS includes sample streaming, routing and microphone-position controls, processing, macros, controller mappings and on-demand instrument loading. Licences can be activated on a computer or with an iLok key, with up to two activated devices per subscription. EastWest says the instruments are royalty free for commercial use and subscribers keep the rights to their creations. Searching, auditioning and downloading require internet access. The service requires Mac OS X 10.13 or later or Windows 10 or later. Plans include a student option at $9.99 a month and an individual option at $19.99 a month; yearly options are also listed. After cancellation, licensed instruments stop loading in OPUS, though audio already exported from them continues to play.

Who it suits

ComposerCloud+ suits music creators working in music, film, television or games who want a broad instrument library for DAW work. The student and individual plans offer separate monthly and yearly subscription choices.

Limits

The trial lasts 14 days. Each subscription allows two activated devices; internet access is required to search, audition and download. After cancellation, licensed instruments no longer load in OPUS, though previously exported audio tracks continue to play.

Getting started

1. Visit the ComposerCloud+ website.
2. Choose a student or individual monthly or yearly plan.
3. Use the 14-day trial if you want to try the subscription first.
4. Install EastWest’s OPUS engine on Mac OS X 10.13 or later or Windows 10 or later.
5. Activate the license on a computer or with an iLok key.
6. Search, audition and download instruments, then use downloaded instruments locally in a DAW.

Verdict

ComposerCloud+ offers a large instrument collection with tools for loading and shaping sounds in OPUS. Consider its internet requirements, device limit and cancellation effect alongside the plan that suits you.