Decent Sampler vs Falcon
Decent Sampler
decentsamples.comFalcon
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| Figure | Decent Sampler | Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €20/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Sampler Software | 8.8 (#2) | 7.9 (#9) |
| Effects | Documented effects include filters, EQ, gain, reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, convolution, pitch shifting, wave folding, wave shaping, stereo simulation, bit crushing, compression and stutter. | Falcon includes more than 100 effects. |
| Headquarters | Decent Samples says it is based in Philadelphia. | 159 rue Amelot, 75011 Paris, France |
Plans
Falcon
- SonicPass Monthly€24 a month
- SonicPass Annual€240 a year
- SonicBundle$799, paid once
In their own words
Decent Sampler
Decent Sampler is a free sample player for libraries in DecentSampler format. It opens.dspreset and.dslibrary files and is available as a standalone app or a plugin. Supported systems include Windows 10 and later, Mac computers with Intel or Apple Silicon, Linux x64 and ARM64, and iOS; plugin formats differ by platform. Its supported sample formats include WAV, AIFF, and FLAC, and it offers sample mapping and round-robin playback. The product page lists version 1.34.0, with updates including shelf EQ, darker delay repeats, and the ability to turn modulators on or off. Usage guides cover Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic, and GarageBand. Downloading requires an email address. The maker also provides library-creation documentation and directs creators to its Q&A page and Pianobook Discord help channel. Bug reports can be submitted through a contact form or bug tracker, which requires a separate account. The listed price is free.