Arcade by Output vs UVI Soundbanks
Arcade by Output
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| Figure | Arcade by Output | UVI Soundbanks |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Music Sample Libraries | 8.2 (#10) | 7.2 (#31) |
| DAW compatibility | Arcade is supported by major DAWs on Mac and PC through 64-bit AAX, AU, VST, and VST3 plugin formats. | UVI lists Ableton Live, Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Reaper, and other DAWs as certified. |
| Support | Output says its support team operates five days a week and reports an average first response time of five hours. | UVI provides a technical support knowledge base and a form to submit support requests. |
Plans
Arcade by Output
- Arcade monthly$12.99 a month
- Output One monthly$14.99 a month
- Output One yearly$119.99 a year
UVI Soundbanks
- Emulation II+€149, paid once
- Orchestral Suite 2€199, paid once
- World Suite 3€299, paid once
- Vintage Vault 5€499, 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.
UVI Soundbanks
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