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Quanta 2 vs Serato Sample

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

Quanta 2

Free trial iPhoneLinuxMac+1

Quanta 2 pairs granular sample playback with additional sound sources, modulation, filters, and effects. The demo lets users explore its functions but limits session length and disables saving; the iOS edition is purchased separately.

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Serato Sample

Free trial MacWindows

Serato Sample offers stem separation, cue-point triggering, and sample manipulation within compatible DAWs. Buyers can choose a perpetual license or monthly Producer Suite, while the trial provides a 30-day evaluation period.

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The facts

	Quanta 2	Serato Sample
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows	Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Quanta 2: $99, paid once	Producer Suite: $9.99 a month
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	audiodamage.com	serato.com
On sampler software	#15 of 26	#19 of 26

Quanta 2: what it does well

Generates up to 100 grains per voice.
Accepts six listed sample formats.
Includes two oscillators, noise, and dual filters.
Supports MPE and multiple tuning options.
Free demo is fully functional.

What to know first

Demo sessions have a 20-minute timer.
Saving is disabled in the demo.
iOS version is a separate purchase.
Desktop license costs $99, paid once.

Serato Sample: what it does well

Separates acapella, melody, bass, and drum stems in real time.
Supports up to 32 color-coded cue points.
Works with VST, AU, and AAX formats.
Supports MIDI hardware and DAW piano-roll triggering.
30-day trial is available.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
It is plugin-only, not a standalone app.
Further project changes require payment after trial ends.

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