Cinesamples vs Cymatics

Cinesamples makes virtual instruments and sample libraries for film, television, games, and trailer music. Its catalog includes orchestral instruments, ensembles, soloists, world instruments, sound-design libraries, choir, percussion, keyboard, and other virtual instruments. The company says CineSymphony libraries were recorded at the MGM Scoring Stage at Sony Pictures, while Industry Brass was recorded at Fox’s Alfred Newman Scoring Stage. Libraries run in Native Instruments Kontakt, with requirements varying by product; some need the full Kontakt version. Cinesamples says its libraries load in any DAW. Installation uses Native Access or Continuata Connect, depending on the product. The free Create Series - Kalimba product runs in Kontakt Player. Cinesamples is freemium, with paid products from $99, and supports macOS and Windows. Licenses can be active on two computers simultaneously under one Native Instruments account.

Cymatics sells sample packs, plugins, presets, and music-production courses through its website and Cymatics Hub. A Free Downloads page offers thousands of free samples, plugins, and other downloads. Cymatics Unlimited includes all Cymatics plugins, 10 premium sample packs each month, and the course library, with tools described for vocal tuning, atmospheric reverb, and creative effects chains. Plugins are stated to work on Windows and Mac OS, including FL Studio, Ableton, Logic, and other DAWs supporting VST or AU. Purchased products appear in a customer account and Cymatics Hub. The maker describes sample packs and soundbanks as royalty free, while prohibiting redistribution and repackaging. Unlimited has a 10-day trial and monthly or yearly billing. The monthly plan is $29 a month; the yearly plan is $13.92 a year, billed at $167 yearly after the trial. Eligible purchases may receive store credit refunds within 30 days under stated limits.