AudioHero vs EastWest ComposerCloud+
AudioHero
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| Figure | AudioHero | EastWest ComposerCloud+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99/mo | $5.75/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Music Sample Libraries | 8.4 (#6) | 8.1 (#13) |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Hollywood, California, USA |
| Product | AudioHero provides a searchable library of royalty-free music tracks and sound effects for productions. | ComposerCloud+ provides access to more than 43,000 EastWest virtual instruments for composers, producers, and creators. |
| Support | The FAQ directs users to [email protected] for assistance. | EastWest says its Support Center offers live chat for technical issues, with a message option when an agent is unavailable. |
Plans
EastWest ComposerCloud+
- Student monthly$9.99 a month
- Individual monthly$19.99 a month
- Student yearly$69 a year
- Individual yearly$149 a year
In their own words
EastWest ComposerCloud+
EastWest ComposerCloud+ is a subscription library providing more than 43,000 virtual instruments for composers, producers, and creators. Its collection covers orchestral instruments, synths and keys, vocals, rock and pop, world instruments, and convolution reverb. Through the OPUS engine, subscribers search, audition, and download instruments for local DAW use. OPUS includes sample streaming, routing and microphone-position controls, processing, macros, controller mappings, and on-demand loading. Licenses activate on a computer or iLok key, with two activated devices allowed per subscription. EastWest states that instruments are royalty free for commercial use and creators retain rights to their work. Internet access is required for searching, auditioning, and downloading; an optional content hard drive requires monthly online validation. After cancellation, licensed instruments stop loading in OPUS, but exported audio continues playing. Supported systems are Mac OS X 10.13 or later and Windows 10 or later. Plans include 9.99 USD monthly for students, 19.99 USD monthly for individuals, 69.00 USD yearly for students, and 149.00 USD yearly for individuals. A 14-day trial is listed.