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EastWest ComposerCloud+ vs KORG Collection

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

EastWest ComposerCloud+

Free trial MacWindows

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.

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KORG Collection

Free trial MacWindows

KORG Collection 6 combines a broad set of instruments with standalone and plugin use. Its system requirements and demo restrictions are worth checking, especially if you need to save edited programs during evaluation.

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The facts

EastWest ComposerCloud+KORG Collection
Free planA free trialA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onMac, WindowsMac, Windows
Lowest paid planSee the plansKORG Collection 6 via Splice Rent-To-Own: $15.99 a month
Plans published42
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitesoundsonline.comkorg.com
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EastWest ComposerCloud+: what it does well

  • Access to more than 43,000 virtual instruments
  • Covers orchestral, electronic, vocal and world sounds
  • Downloaded instruments work locally in a DAW
  • Supports commercial use with creator rights retained
  • Includes a 14-day trial

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Searching and downloading require internet access
  • Subscription activates on at most two devices
  • Licensed instruments stop loading after cancellation

KORG Collection: what it does well

  • Includes 21 plugins across multiple instrument types
  • Runs standalone and as AU, VST3 and AAX plugins
  • Includes sounds from M1, WAVESTATION, TRITON and TRINITY
  • Supports a range of listed DAWs
  • Three-day trial offered with Rent-To-Own

What to know first

  • Requires macOS 12 or Windows 11 or newer
  • Requires 25 GB free storage and an internet connection
  • Demo sessions are limited to 20 minutes
  • Demo cannot save edited programs

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