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Arcade by Output vs UVI Soundbanks
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.
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.
Visit Arcade by Output Free plan MacWindows
Choose UVI Soundbanks if its range of soundware fits your music production needs and you can use Falcon or UVI Workstation. Check the listed operating system and format support, and account for the iLok and internet requirements during activation.
Visit UVI SoundbanksThe facts
| Arcade by Output | UVI Soundbanks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Output One yearly: $119.99 a year | Emulation II+: €149, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | output.com | uvi.net |
| On music sample libraries | #25 of 31 | #21 of 31 |
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.
UVI Soundbanks: what it does well
- Catalog includes orchestral collections, instruments, effects, and vintage synths.
- Free UVI Workstation includes the UVI Starter soundpack.
- Supports AU, AAX, VST, VST3, and Standalone formats.
- Products can be used offline after activation.
- Soundware can be stored across internal or external drives.
What to know first
- Activation requires a free iLok account and an internet connection.
- Listed system support is macOS and 64-bit Windows.
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