Cymatics vs Orchestral Tools
Cymatics
cymatics.fm
Orchestral Tools
orchestraltools.comSide by side
| Figure | Cymatics | Orchestral Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $13.92/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 9 |
| Spec score · Music Sample Libraries | 8.1 (#12) | 8.7 (#2) |
| DAW compatibility | Cymatics plugins are stated to work on Windows and Mac OS, and in FL Studio, Ableton, Logic, and other DAWs supporting VST or AU plugins. | Collections can be used with sequencers supporting VST or AU, which the helpdesk says includes most sequencers. |
| Downloads | Purchased digital products are available through the customer’s Cymatics account and Cymatics Hub. | SINE is available for macOS and Windows, and the company says it only runs on computers. |
| Support | Customers can contact [email protected] for technical difficulties, download issues, order problems, or general questions. | Orchestral Tools provides a Helpdesk with FAQ, update, billing, SINE collection, Kontakt collection, and product guide categories. |
Plans
Cymatics
- Cymatics Unlimited Monthly$29 a month
- Cymatics Unlimited Yearly$167 a year
Orchestral Tools
- Berlin Free OrchestraFree
- SINEplayerFree
- Splinter intro offer€199, paid once
- Inspire Bundle€209, paid once
- Habitat€229, paid once
- Berlin Orchestra Created with Berklee€299, paid once
- Berlin Orchestra Full€799, paid once
- Berlin Orchestra Pro€1,399, paid once
- Berlin Orchestra Max€2,499, paid once
In their own words
Cymatics
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.
Orchestral Tools
Orchestral Tools makes virtual instruments from acoustic sources that it conceptualizes, records, and produces. Its free SINE player runs on macOS and Windows, either as a standalone application or in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats. The included SINEfactory library has instruments such as piano, strings, and percussion. The free SINEplayer plan lists one orchestral collection, 46 instruments, 242 articulations, 43 total legatos, full dynamic layers, limited round robins, and one microphone position. Users can choose individual instruments and microphone positions rather than download a full collection. SINE offers customizable articulation lists, dynamics and round-robin controls, multiple legato options, and mixing that can combine microphone positions into a single channel. The minimum listed memory is 8 GB RAM, with 16 GB or more recommended on both Mac and Windows. The company was founded in 2005 and describes itself as an independent German company with offices in Berlin and Freiburg. Pricing is freemium: the plan is free, with paid options from €299.