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What it is
Momentum is a free loop and sample plugin and application for editing loops and shaping sound. It works with leading DAWs and can also run as a standalone app on Mac and PC. Its web edition lets users browse, audition, and download from the Big Fish Audio catalog, with filters for attributes such as instrument, genre, key, and tempo. Users can apply 18 effects to individual loop sections, including pitch, stutter, delay, and reverse. Each slice is assigned a MIDI note automatically, so sections can be rearranged and played. The free app accepts WAV and AIFF files. Momentum Pro adds MP3 support, personal audio importing and organization, and individual loop purchases; subscribers receive monthly or annual points for adding samples, kits, or full products. Minimum requirements include Windows 10 or later (64-bit) or macOS 12 Monterey or later, 8 GB RAM, 1440×900 resolution, and an internet connection. Big Fish Audio says legitimate purchases grant unlimited rights to use its license-free sounds in musical compositions without additional license fees.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Momentum is a loop and sample tool available as a DAW plugin, standalone desktop app, and web catalog browser for auditioning, editing, and downloading sounds.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- Product
- Momentum is a free loop and sample plugin and application for editing loops and shaping sound.Read 7 Oct 2026 · momentumhelp.bigfishaudio.com
- Security
- The subscription help page says payment details are entered through a secure checkout page and reused for recurring renewal charges.Read 15 Oct 2026 · momentumhelp.bigfishaudio.com
- Support
- The Momentum Help Center provides tutorials, account information, general help, and troubleshooting articles, and says users can contact the Big Fish Audio team.Read 7 Oct 2026 · momentumhelp.bigfishaudio.com
- API and SDKs
- The opened official product and help pages do not document a public API, SDK, or developer extension interface.Read 15 Oct 2026 · momentumhelp.bigfishaudio.com
- Audio import
- The free product accepts WAV and AIFF files by drag and drop, while Momentum Pro adds MP3 support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- Browser
- Its browser filters loops and samples by instrument, genre, key, tempo, and other attributes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- Company history
- LinkedIn says Big Fish Audio has produced sample libraries since 1986.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Big Fish Audio as an entertainment company with 11–50 employees and headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Construction kit player
- A construction-kit layout exposes the component parts of Big Fish Audio kits for quick track building.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- DAW and standalone use
- The product is described as working with leading DAWs and also runs as a standalone app on Mac and PC.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- DAW compatibility
- The plugin is advertised as working with leading DAWs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- Documentation
- The help center contains installation, tutorials, account, troubleshooting, and general articles, including articles for Studio One and Mixcraft issues.Read 15 Oct 2026 · momentumhelp.bigfishaudio.com
- Installation
- The Mac download contains separate plugin and standalone package installers, while Windows uses a Momentum_PC.exe installer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · momentumhelp.bigfishaudio.com
- Legal name
- Crunchbase identifies the legal entity as Big Fish Audio Inc.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
- Licence
- The opened product and help pages describe downloadable proprietary installers and do not identify an open-source licence or public source repository.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- Licensing
- Big Fish Audio says legitimate purchases grant unlimited rights to use its license-free sounds in musical compositions without additional license fees.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- Limit: account and activation friction
- A KVR discussion includes a user reporting that Momentum demanded an account but would not let them log in.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kvraudio.com
- Limit: account requirement
- Independent reviews note that first use requires creating or entering a Big Fish Audio account, which some users may dislike.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundonsound.com
- Limit: customer service complaints
- Trustpilot reviews repeatedly mention delayed or missing download links, refund refusals, and dissatisfaction with product quality or support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
- Limit: mode switching
- Sound On Sound reported that one Momentum instance cannot simultaneously provide Mixer mode for multiple loops and Slice mode for slices from a single loop.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundonsound.com
- Loop browser
- The browser searches hundreds of thousands of loops and samples using filters such as instrument, genre, key, and tempo.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- MIDI editing
- Each slice receives an automatic MIDI note assignment for rearranging and triggering slices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- News: browser launch
- Magnetic Magazine reported on 25 August 2026 that Momentum became available in a web browser, with online search, previewing, points, downloads, and beta AI search.Read 15 Oct 2026 · magneticmag.com
- News: version 2.0
- KVR Audio reported on 8 May 2025 that Momentum 2.0 added the browser, standalone app, personal collection organization, and Momentum Pro subscription.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kvraudio.com
- One-shot engine
- The one-shot engine lets users isolate and play individual hits from any section of a loop or sample.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- Personal library
- Momentum Pro can import and organize a user's personal audio collection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · momentumhelp.bigfishaudio.com
- Plugin formats
- Independent product records identify VST, VST3, Audio Units, and AAX formats for macOS and Windows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kvraudio.com
- Points system
- Pro subscriptions provide monthly or annual points that can be spent on individual samples, kits, and complete products.Read 15 Oct 2026 · momentumhelp.bigfishaudio.com
- Praise: creative workflow
- Bonedo rated Momentum 4.5 out of 5 and praised its fast creative loop editing, strong pitch algorithm, good sample library, scalable interface, and lack of stated drawbacks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bonedo.de
- Praise: usability
- Sound On Sound described Momentum as polished, efficient, and full of creative possibilities, with useful loop playback and manipulation in one plugin.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundonsound.com
- Pro features
- Momentum Pro enables individual loop purchases and importing and organizing personal audio files.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- Rating on Bonedo
- 4.5 out of 5 from 1 reviewRead 15 Oct 2026 · bonedo.de
- Rating on KVR Audio
- 0.00 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · kvraudio.com
- Rating on Trustpilot
- 3.0 out of 5 from 9 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
- Sample formats
- The free app accepts WAV and AIFF files, while Momentum Pro adds MP3 support.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- Self-hosting
- The opened official pages describe Big Fish hosted web access and downloadable desktop software but provide no self-hosting option.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- Slice editing
- Users can add slice points to chop, stretch, and rearrange samples.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- Slice effects
- The product provides 18 effects that can be applied independently to loop slices, including pitch, stutter, delay, and reverse.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- Standalone application
- Momentum 2.0 added a standalone application that runs outside a DAW.Read 15 Oct 2026 · momentumhelp.bigfishaudio.com
- Subscription points
- Pro subscribers receive monthly or annual points to add samples, kits, or full products to their Momentum account.Read 7 Oct 2026 · momentumhelp.bigfishaudio.com
- System requirements
- The current product page lists Windows 10 64-bit or later, macOS 12 Monterey or later, 8 GB RAM, 1440x900 resolution, and an internet connection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
- Web edition
- The web edition allows browsing, auditioning, and downloading from the Big Fish Audio catalog.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
Plans and prices
Momentum Free Free app and plugin · slices, edits, and manipulates audio · WAV and AIFF support Read 7 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
Momentum Free Free Free download Loop slicing and manipulation · WAV/AIFF import · free plugin and standalone app Read 15 Oct 2026 · bigfishaudio.com
Momentum Pro Monthly $9.95 a month $9.95 per month Individual loop purchases · personal audio import and organization · MP3 support · monthly points Read 15 Oct 2026 · kvraudio.com
Momentum Pro Annual $99.95 a year $99.95 per year Individual loop purchases · personal audio import and organization · MP3 support · annual points Read 15 Oct 2026 · kvraudio.com
Momentum Pro Price not published Monthly or annual billing; price not shown on the pages opened Three subscription tiers · monthly or annual points allotment · individual loop purchases · personal audio import and organization · MP3 support Read 7 Oct 2026 · momentumhelp.bigfishaudio.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Free app supports WAV and AIFF
- Offers 18 effects for individual loop sections
- Automatically assigns MIDI notes to slices
- Runs with DAWs or as a standalone app
Limits
- MP3 support requires Momentum Pro
- Requires an internet connection
Who it suits
Momentum suits music makers who want to browse sample material, edit loop sections, and work with a DAW or standalone app. Pro is relevant to users who want MP3 support or to import and organize personal audio files.
Momentum in depth
Read the full write-up
Momentum is a loop-editing app and plugin with a web catalog browser, best suited to producers reshaping loop material and working with Big Fish Audio sounds. Its free version provides meaningful slice editing, but personal-file import and MP3 support sit behind Pro.
Overview
Momentum combines a plugin and standalone app for editing loops with a web edition for browsing, auditioning and downloading from Big Fish Audio’s catalog. Filters for instrument, genre, key, tempo and other attributes help narrow a search. That combination makes Momentum a focused choice for building and altering loop-based material, rather than a broadly specified instrument for every sampling task.
Big Fish Audio says legitimate purchases grant unlimited rights to use its license-free sounds in musical compositions without additional license fees. That is useful for buyers incorporating purchased sounds into compositions; it does not expand what the free app can import.
Key features
Slice-level editing
Momentum has 18 effects for individual loop sections, including pitch, stutter, delay and reverse. Applying effects to slices gives users room to alter a phrase section by section instead of processing it only as a whole. Each slice is automatically assigned a MIDI note, so users can reorder the parts or play them through MIDI. This is a clear fit for rearranging loops; readers seeking a general-purpose sampler should compare alternatives with their own workflow in mind.
Catalog and file workflow
The web edition supports browsing, auditioning and downloading from Big Fish Audio’s catalog, with filters that make it easier to target material by musical attributes. The free app accepts WAV and AIFF, while Pro adds MP3 support and the ability to import and organize personal audio files. That makes the free tier practical for supported files, but less suitable if a workflow depends on MP3 or a personal sample library.
Momentum works with leading DAWs and also runs as a standalone app on Mac and PC. The Help Center offers tutorials, account guidance, general help and troubleshooting, with a way to contact the Big Fish Audio team.
Pricing
Momentum costs nothing. It includes the app and plugin for slicing, editing and manipulating audio, with WAV and AIFF support. For producers working in those formats and focused on loop edits, this is a useful no-cost starting point. Its meaningful trade-offs are the absence of MP3 support and personal audio import and organization.
Momentum Pro has custom pricing, with monthly or annual billing and three subscription tiers. Pro adds MP3 support, personal audio import and organization, individual loop purchases, and a monthly or annual points allotment for adding samples, kits or full products to a Momentum account. The subscription is the fit for users who need those workflow additions or want points for catalog purchases; users who only edit WAV and AIFF loops can stay with the free plan. The points allotment and access to individual loop purchases are tied to Pro, while the cost varies by tier and billing term.
A free trial is offered. Pro is subscription-based, so it is not the perpetual-license option for users who prefer a one-time purchase.
Platforms
Momentum supports macOS, Windows and web. The minimum requirements are Windows 10 or later (64-bit) or macOS 12 Monterey or later, 8 GB RAM, 1440×900 resolution and an internet connection. The stated memory and display minimums may rule it out on older or lower-spec machines, and an internet connection is required.
Who it's for
Momentum suits producers who want to browse Big Fish Audio’s catalog and reshape loops with slice-level effects and MIDI rearrangement. It is particularly compelling for users whose audio is already in WAV or AIFF and who want a free plugin or standalone tool. Choose Pro if importing and organizing personal files, MP3 support, individual loop purchases or subscription points matter to your work. If those paid features are central, weigh the subscription against alternatives before committing.
Pros and cons
Pro: Eighteen per-slice effects and automatic MIDI-note assignment support detailed loop rearrangement.
Pro: The web edition combines catalog discovery with auditioning and downloads, and filters by musical attributes.
Pro: The free app and plugin support WAV and AIFF, with a standalone option as well.
Con: MP3 and personal-audio import and organization require Pro, limiting the free tier for users with broader sample libraries.
Con: Pro's price is custom, making the subscription cost harder to compare in advance.
Con: The minimum system requirements include 8 GB RAM, 1440×900 resolution and internet access.
Alternatives
For a broader range of sampler options, browse Sampler Software.
TX16Wx Software Sampler is worth considering if Linux support or an unrestricted-license plan is more important than Momentum’s loop-editing and catalog workflow; it also has a free sampler plug-in.
sfizz is a free option for users who value its Linux and API platform support or prefer optional donations over a subscription.
Vaporizer 2 may suit users seeking free GPL-3.0 software with both standalone and plug-in formats across Linux, macOS and Windows.
Decent Sampler is the better match for users who specifically need to play sample libraries in DecentSampler format (.dspreset and.dslibrary), including on iOS.
LinuxSampler is a free alternative; commercial hardware or software use requires prior written permission.
Subsample is another free option for users looking for a sampler project created by Simon Holliday.
Quanta 2 is a paid option for users who prefer a $99, paid once perpetual license with no subscription and no DRM.
Just a Sample is a free, open-source sampler under the MIT License for users who want that licensing model.
Verdict
Choose Momentum if you want a free loop editor with slice-level effects, MIDI rearrangement and a direct route into Big Fish Audio’s catalog. Its strongest case is the useful editing available in the free app for WAV and AIFF; look elsewhere if you need MP3 or personal-audio importing without a subscription, or want a sampler with a published Pro price.
Verdict
Momentum offers loop editing and catalog browsing, with a free app supporting WAV and AIFF. Check the listed operating-system, memory, resolution, and internet requirements, and note that Pro pricing is not shown.
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