Cymatics vs Samples From Mars
Cymatics
cymatics.fmSamples From Mars
samplesfrommars.comSide by side
| Figure | Cymatics | Samples From Mars |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $13.92/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Music Sample Libraries | 8.1 (#12) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Downloads | Purchased digital products are available through the customer’s Cymatics account and Cymatics Hub. | The download guide says each order has two download attempts per file with no expiration, and support can reset attempts when they run out. |
| Security | Cymatics says customer data is handled confidentially and encrypted using SSL secure server software. | The FAQ says checkout information is handled by Shopify, which it describes as Level 1 PCI DSS compliant, and that PayPal is also available. |
| Support | Customers can contact [email protected] for technical difficulties, download issues, order problems, or general questions. | The FAQ says customers who miss their download links can contact the maker to receive them, usually within 12 hours. |
Plans
Cymatics
- Cymatics Unlimited Monthly$29 a month
- Cymatics Unlimited Yearly$167 a year
Samples From Mars
- 101 Drums From MarsFree
- Cassette Drums From Mars$29, paid once
- 808 From Mars$39, 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.
Samples From Mars
Samples From Mars sells sample libraries and software instruments made from vintage electronic and vinyl instruments. Its team captures sounds using hardware, consoles, tape machines and vinyl, then provides libraries as ZIP files containing 24-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV files. Downloads are for offline use, not a cloud sample service, and products are sold per item. The free 101 Drums From Mars plan includes 60 drum hits and is 60 MB unzipped. Cassette Drums From Mars costs $29, paid once and includes 430 one-shots, 16 pre-made kits and 488.5 MB unzipped. 808 From Mars costs $39, paid once and lists 16 formats. Other listed content includes 18 multi-sampled instruments, 22 drum patterns and fills, vocal synths and trumpets. Formats include Ableton, Battery, FL Studio, Kontakt, Logic, Maschine, MPC, Reason, SFZ and WAV; installation instructions name Ableton, Kontakt and Maschine. Sounds are royalty free in commercially released musical compositions, but redistribution is prohibited and use in websites, applications or software requires a separate license. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.