EastWest ComposerCloud+ vs PREMIER SOUND FACTORY
EastWest ComposerCloud+
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| Figure | EastWest ComposerCloud+ | PREMIER SOUND FACTORY |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.75/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Spec score · Virtual Instruments | 8.2 (#5) | 8.6 (#2) |
| Commercial use | EastWest states that its instruments are royalty free for commercial use and that subscribers keep the rights to what they create. | The EULA permits commercial and noncommercial use in music, images, movies, games, websites, television, radio and related productions. |
| Founded | 1988 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Hollywood, California, USA | Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Product | ComposerCloud+ provides access to more than 43,000 EastWest virtual instruments for composers, producers, and creators. | PREMIER SOUND FACTORY sells sampled software instrument libraries, including acoustic and electric pianos, Japanese instruments, drums, basses, and Mellotron sounds. |
| Support | EastWest says its Support Center offers live chat for technical issues, with a message option when an agent is unavailable. | The FAQ says phone and email technical support are not provided; it directs users to a dedicated support area in the PREMIER SOUND FACTORY forum. |
Plans
EastWest ComposerCloud+
- Student monthly$9.99 a month
- Individual monthly$19.99 a month
- Student yearly$69 a year
- Individual yearly$149 a year
PREMIER SOUND FACTORY
- Hellotron Premier GFree
- Wurly Premier GFree
- Wind Chime Premier G$16.20, paid once
- Bass Premier G$81, paid once
- Shakuhachi Premier G$106.92, paid once
- Princess Koto KAGUYA$128.52, paid once
- PIANO Premier at first light$139.32, paid once
- Bass Premier G & Acoustic Bass Premier G Pack$145, paid once
- Drum Tree$213.84, paid once
- PIANO Premier KAWAI Legend$270, paid once
In their own words
EastWest ComposerCloud+
EastWest ComposerCloud+ is a subscription library providing more than 43,000 virtual instruments for composers, producers, and creators. Its collection covers orchestral instruments, synths and keys, vocals, rock and pop, world instruments, and convolution reverb. Through the OPUS engine, subscribers search, audition, and download instruments for local DAW use. OPUS includes sample streaming, routing and microphone-position controls, processing, macros, controller mappings, and on-demand loading. Licenses activate on a computer or iLok key, with two activated devices allowed per subscription. EastWest states that instruments are royalty free for commercial use and creators retain rights to their work. Internet access is required for searching, auditioning, and downloading; an optional content hard drive requires monthly online validation. After cancellation, licensed instruments stop loading in OPUS, but exported audio continues playing. Supported systems are Mac OS X 10.13 or later and Windows 10 or later. Plans include 9.99 USD monthly for students, 19.99 USD monthly for individuals, 69.00 USD yearly for students, and 149.00 USD yearly for individuals. A 14-day trial is listed.
PREMIER SOUND FACTORY
PREMIER SOUND FACTORY sells sampled software instrument libraries for music and other production work. Its catalog includes acoustic and electric pianos, Japanese instruments, drums, basses, and Mellotron sounds. KAWAI Legend is offered in 96kHz/24bit, with a 48kHz version for sessions at 48kHz and 44.1kHz; listed features include harmonic resonance, release-trigger, damper and half-pedal playback, and Velocity+. KAGUYA includes two koto instruments, 16 articulations, 36 Japanese scales, and 214 audio phrase patterns. Drum Tree, KAGUYA, and Shakuhachi Premier G work with Kontakt Player; other products require full Kontakt. Specifications list Audio Units, VST, AAX Native, ASIO, Core Audio, and WASAPI, along with support for several named DAWs. Standalone app and built-in samples are listed. Free products are available, and paid products start at $81. A license covers two computers, but cannot be transferred. Download links expire after one month.