AudioHero vs ProjectSAM
AudioHero
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| Figure | AudioHero | ProjectSAM |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 15 |
| Spec score · Music Sample Libraries | 8.4 (#6) | 8.6 (#4) |
| Catalog | The company says its library contains more than 300,000 music tracks and sound effects. | The catalog includes Symphobia, Lineage, Colours, Swing!, Orchestral Essentials, True Strike, free libraries and Ableton Live packs. |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| License limit | The license prohibits sharing or distributing the audio as unsynchronized standalone content. | A paid library license permits one user to install and activate it on up to three computer systems or samplers. |
| Support | The FAQ directs users to [email protected] for assistance. | ProjectSAM says it provides support by email and aims to respond within 24 hours on business days; it does not offer phone support. |
Plans
ProjectSAM
- The Free OrchestraFree
- Colours: Animator$119, paid once
- Colours: Orchestrator$119, paid once
- Colours: Adaptive Runs$179, paid once
- Pandora Core$199, paid once
- Symphobia$299, paid once
- Symphobia 2$299, paid once
- Lineage Percussion$349, paid once
- Lineage Percussion$349, paid once
- Lineage Strings$349, paid once
In their own words
ProjectSAM
ProjectSAM makes cinematic orchestral sample libraries for musicians, composers, and production studios scoring film, television, and games. Its Symphobia series combines pre-orchestrated ensembles, articulations, and orchestral effects. The collection covers full orchestra, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, keyboards and harp, choir, sound design, and multis; vocal content is included. ProjectSAM describes recording instruments in a concert hall with an ambient multi-microphone setup. Libraries use 44.1 kHz, 24-bit samples and Kontakt Player instruments. Most titles work in the free Kontakt Player, and Adaptive Sync matches sampled crescendos, rolls, and risers to project tempo. The Free Orchestra includes 14 instruments and 1.8 GB at free. Listed paid libraries include Lineage Strings and Lineage Percussion at $349, paid once, Swing More! at $449, paid once, and Symphobia 4: Pandora at $499, paid once. The pricing note says paid options start at €199. Libraries run on macOS and Windows.