Atlas 2 vs Nuance
Atlas 2
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| Figure | Atlas 2 | Nuance |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Sampler Software | 8.5 (#3) | 8.0 (#8) |
| Intended users | The maker describes Atlas 2 as a tool for finding drum sounds, creating drum kits and sequences, and developing beats in a DAW or standalone. | The maker describes Nuance as an instrument and drum sampler and highlights multi-sampled instrument building and drum-kit creation. |
| Operating systems | Downloads are offered for macOS, Windows, and Linux; Linux support is described as experimental. | The download page lists macOS 10.13 or above and Windows Vista or above; the Windows download requires a Direct3D 11+ or OpenGL-compliant GPU. |
| Sample formats | Atlas supports WAV, AIFF, FLAC, OGG, MP3, WMA, and other formats supported by the operating system. | Nuance supports its native NU format, WAV, AIFF, Vice VI, Logic EXS24 and SFZ files. |
| Support | The support page provides the Atlas 2 manual, tutorial videos, and guides, and directs users with questions to its contact form. | New Sonic Arts lists [email protected] for technical support and [email protected] for pre-sales enquiries. |
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In their own words
Atlas 2
Atlas 2 uses AI to sort and organize drum samples, helping users find sounds and build beats. It runs as a standalone application or as a VST, VST3, AU or AAX plugin in major DAWs, with downloads for macOS, Windows and Linux; Linux support is experimental. It accepts formats including WAV, AIFF, FLAC, OGG, MP3 and WMA. The drum sequencer imports MIDI while preserving its original timing, supports polyrhythms, and exports MIDI and audio loops. Users can map MIDI, send MIDI to other plugins or hardware, and drag drum pads into applications such as Ableton Drum Rack. Samples can be embedded in a DAW project with the Atlas plugin instance. The 14-day trial unlocks all features, then continues outputting audio but hides the interface and prevents editing. The full version costs 99.00 USD as a one-time purchase and can be installed on three machines; it is 64-bit only.