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What it is

Samples From Mars sells sample libraries and software instruments made from vintage electronic and vinyl instruments. Its team captures sounds using hardware, consoles, tape machines and vinyl, then provides libraries as ZIP files containing 24-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV files. Downloads are for offline use, not a cloud sample service, and products are sold per item. The free 101 Drums From Mars plan includes 60 drum hits and is 60 MB unzipped. Cassette Drums From Mars costs $29, paid once and includes 430 one-shots, 16 pre-made kits and 488.5 MB unzipped. 808 From Mars costs $39, paid once and lists 16 formats. Other listed content includes 18 multi-sampled instruments, 22 drum patterns and fills, vocal synths and trumpets. Formats include Ableton, Battery, FL Studio, Kontakt, Logic, Maschine, MPC, Reason, SFZ and WAV; installation instructions name Ableton, Kontakt and Maschine. Sounds are royalty free in commercially released musical compositions, but redistribution is prohibited and use in websites, applications or software requires a separate license. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Spec sheet

Product
Samples From Mars sells downloadable prerecorded sounds, sound effects, loops, and samples.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Audience
The maker says it aims to bring vintage instrument sounds into usable modern contexts for music makers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Security
The FAQ says checkout information is handled by Shopify, which it describes as Level 1 PCI DSS compliant, and that PayPal is also available.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Privacy
The privacy policy says the site collects personal and device information and may use cookies for preferences, analytics, and advertising.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Support
The FAQ says customers who miss their download links can contact the maker to receive them, usually within 12 hours.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
License
The maker says its sounds are royalty free for use in commercially released musical compositions, while redistribution is prohibited.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Founded
2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Company
Samples From Mars LLC identifies its registered office as 97 S. 6th Street, Suite 3, Brooklyn, New York 11249, USA.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Audio format
Its FAQ says sample libraries are ZIP files containing 24-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV files.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Commercial use
The FAQ says sounds are royalty free for commercially released musical compositions, while redistribution is prohibited and use in websites, applications or software requires a separate license.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Compatible software
The installation instructions name Ableton, Kontakt, and Maschine among the DAWs used to access the sample instruments.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
DAW and sampler formats
The 808 From Mars page lists formats for Ableton, Battery, FL Studio, Kontakt, Logic EXS24, Maschine, MPC, Reason NN-XT, SFZ and WAV.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Download limit
Each order receives two download attempts per file, which do not expire; support can reset attempts when they are exhausted.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Downloads
The download guide says each order has two download attempts per file with no expiration, and support can reset attempts when they run out.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Formats
Product formats include Ableton, Battery, FL Studio, Kontakt, Logic, Maschine, MPC, Reason, SFZ, and WAV samples.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Installation
The installation guide says users can access libraries in DAWs including Ableton, Kontakt and Maschine, or use WAV files in their own samplers or DAW.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Offline use
The download guide says samples are downloaded for offline use and are not a cloud service for downloading and using samples.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Payment security
The FAQ says payment information is handled by Shopify, which it describes as Level 1 PCI DSS compliant, and that PayPal is also available.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Refunds
The FAQ offers a seven-day money-back guarantee and says to contact support for a full refund within 24 hours.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Sound creation
The maker says its team captures vintage machines using hardware, consoles, tape machines and vinyl.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
What it makes
The maker creates sample-based instruments from vintage and often rare machines using hardware, consoles, tape machines, and vinyl.Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com

Plans and prices

101 Drums From Mars Free 60 drum hits · 60 MB unzipped Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Cassette Drums From Mars $29, paid once 430 one-shots · 16 pre-made kits · 488.5 MB unzipped Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
808 From Mars $39, paid once 16 formats, including Ableton, Kontakt, Logic EXS24, MPC, SFZ and WAV Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan includes 60 drum hits
  • Libraries contain 24-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV files
  • Downloads work offline
  • Listed formats include Ableton, Kontakt and WAV

Limits

  • Downloads are limited to two attempts per file
  • Redistribution is prohibited
  • Software, website and application use requires a separate license

Who it suits

It suits music makers looking for sample libraries and software instruments based on vintage machines, with downloads for offline use. Check the license if you plan to redistribute sounds or use them in software, applications or websites.

Verdict

Samples From Mars offers individually sold libraries in multiple sampler and DAW formats, plus a free drum-hit plan. Review the usage restrictions and download-attempt limit before purchasing.

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