Arcade by Output vs Function Loops
Arcade by Output
output.com
Function Loops
functionloops.comSide by side
| Figure | Arcade by Output | Function Loops |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Spec score · Music Sample Libraries | 8.2 (#10) | 8.7 (#1) |
| DAW compatibility | Arcade is supported by major DAWs on Mac and PC through 64-bit AAX, AU, VST, and VST3 plugin formats. | The company says its sounds work with all major DAWs and samplers. |
| Product | Arcade is a playable sampler and instrument plugin for exploring, playing, shaping, and tweaking samples and instruments. | Function Loops sells sample packs and production tools, including loops, one-shots, patches, synth presets, MIDI and WAV files. |
| Support | Output says its support team operates five days a week and reports an average first response time of five hours. | The contact page asks customers to allow up to five business days for a response. |
Plans
Arcade by Output
- Arcade monthly$12.99 a month
- Output One monthly$14.99 a month
- Output One yearly$119.99 a year
Function Loops
- Free sample packsFree
- Locations - Trap Kit$15.90, paid once
- Locations – Trap Kit$15.90, paid once
- Pop + House$17.90, paid once
- Platinum Pop Bundle$24.90, paid once
- Black Friday Master Collection$97, paid once
- EDM Premium Bundle 2026$197, paid once
- Pop Premium Bundle 2026$197, paid once
In their own words
Arcade by Output
Arcade by Output is a playable sampler and instrument plugin for exploring, shaping, and tweaking samples and instruments on macOS and Windows. An Arcade subscription includes over 60 product lines, 4,400 samplers, 1,300 chromatic instruments, and 80,000 samples. Output says the royalty-free library is updated daily with synths, vocals, textures, drums, and multisampled instruments. Users can add their own samples for automatic chopping, slicing, and effects, then create playable kits. Sounds can be locked to key and tempo and reshaped with sampler tools. Arcade works with major DAWs through 64-bit AAX, AU, VST, and VST3 formats, and MIDI is included. It can run as a standalone application for previewing, playing, and downloading, but recording is unavailable there. Internet access is needed for login and downloads; downloaded kits and loops work offline for 30 days. System requirements include macOS 12 or later or Windows 10 or later, 8 GB RAM, and a 64-bit system and DAW. Arcade monthly access is $12.99 per month.
Function Loops
Function Loops has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.