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Arcade by Output vs Splice Sounds

Both stand on music sample libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Arcade by Output

Free trial MacWindows

Arcade combines a large sample library with tools for shaping imported sounds and making playable kits. Consider its system requirements, internet needs, and $12.99 per month price when deciding whether it fits your setup.

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Splice Sounds

Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Splice Sounds offers a large catalog with credit-based downloads and tools for browsing and working in a DAW. Buyers should consider the subscription requirement for downloads and the monthly credit limits.

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The facts

Arcade by OutputSplice Sounds
Free planA free trialA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onMac, WindowsAndroid, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planOutput One yearly: $119.99 a yearCreator (first month): $4.99 a month
Plans published32
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteoutput.comsplice.com
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Arcade by Output: what it does well

  • Subscription includes 80,000 samples and 1,300 chromatic instruments.
  • Users can turn their own samples into playable kits.
  • Supports AAX, AU, VST, and VST3 plugin formats.
  • Downloaded kits and loops work offline for 30 days.
  • Sounds are licensed for commercial use without standalone resale.

What to know first

  • There is no free plan.
  • Standalone mode cannot record directly in the app.
  • Internet is required to log in and download content.
  • Requires 8 GB RAM and a 64-bit system and DAW.

Splice Sounds: what it does well

  • Catalog includes samples, loops, one-shots, MIDI, and presets.
  • Search by text or audio, and browse by key or BPM.
  • Downloaded sounds remain accessible after cancellation.
  • Unused credits roll over monthly.
  • Commercial use is permitted under the Terms of Use.

What to know first

  • There is no free plan.
  • A subscription is required to download samples and presets.
  • Each sample uses one credit; some items cost up to three.
  • Desktop app requires macOS 12+ or Windows 10+.

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