Arcade by Output vs Noiiz

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.

Noiiz provides royalty-free loops and samples alongside software for making music. Its Connect Pro combines a synthesiser, drum machine, sampler, and loop slicer, with Synth, Drum, and Slice modes. Members can access the sample catalog, expansions, virtual instruments, and more than 300 presets. Connect Pro works with a DAW or other software that can host 64-bit VST3 or AU audio plugins. A free account can download up to 50MB of samples and any number of items from the Free Packs area. Plans include Light at $7.99 a month, Regular at $12.99 a month, Pro at $19.99 a month, and Unlimited at $99 a year. The Light offer provides three months free, then costs $5 per month. Memberships can be cancelled at any time; a full refund within the first 30 days is available if total downloads are under 1GB. Noiiz runs on macOS, Windows, and the web. The recommended setup is a Mac or PC with at least 4GB RAM, 2GB free disk space, and OSX 10.13 or Windows 8.1 or later.