Cymatics vs Soundiron
Cymatics
cymatics.fmSoundiron
soundiron.comSide by side
| Figure | Cymatics | Soundiron |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| Spec score · Music Sample Libraries | 8.1 (#12) | 8.5 (#5) |
| Support | Customers can contact [email protected] for technical difficulties, download issues, order problems, or general questions. | Automated ordering operates continuously, while staff support is generally available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time. |
Plans
Cymatics
- Cymatics Unlimited Monthly$29 a month
- Cymatics Unlimited Yearly$167 a year
Soundiron
- RainsongFree
- Iron Pack Bundle$39, paid once
- Hyperion Strings Micro$49, paid once
- Student Bundle$159, paid once
- Kontakt Player Bundle$599, paid once
- The Omega Bundle$999, 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.
Soundiron
Soundiron develops virtual instruments and sample libraries for songwriters, composers, and sound designers in music and media composition. Its catalog focuses on deep-sampled instruments and sound effects, primarily for Native Instruments Kontakt. Many libraries need the full retail Kontakt version; some support Decent Sampler or SFZ, with formats specified per product. Kontakt libraries run in compatible VST, AU, RTAS, or AAX host sequencers. The free Rainsong library includes rain recordings, one-shots, 58 ambience patches, and 20 sound-designed FX and ambient presets. Paid examples include Iron Pack Bundle at $39 one-time and Hyperion Strings Micro at $49 one-time. Products are delivered electronically by installer and download code. Licenses allow purchased sounds in finished commercial and noncommercial productions but restrict raw or unmixed redistribution. Soundiron supports WAV, NKI, NCW, Decent Sampler, and SFZ formats.