Function Loops vs Wave Alchemy
Function Loops
functionloops.comWave Alchemy
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| Figure | Function Loops | Wave Alchemy |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 9 |
| Spec score · Music Sample Libraries | 8.7 (#1) | 8.3 (#9) |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists Function Loops as privately held with 2-10 employees. | Endole classifies Wave Alchemy Limited as a micro company with fewer than 10 employees and turnover under £1 million. |
| Founded | 2011 | Wave Alchemy says Dan Byers founded the brand in 2008. |
| Payment security | The privacy policy says Function Loops does not store or collect card details and names Payloadz and PayPal as payment processors. | The FAQ says the store does not store or access card details and that purchases are processed through PayPal's payment gateway. |
| Security statement | The privacy policy says commercially acceptable protections are used but absolute data security cannot be guaranteed. | The privacy policy says passwords are hashed, payment cards are handled by PayPal, and SSL encrypts transactions. |
| Support | The contact page asks customers to allow up to five business days for a response. | Customers can contact the team through a form, and the site says a team member will respond as soon as possible. |
| What it does | Function Loops sells downloadable sound-design resources for DJs, producers, musicians and beatmakers. | Wave Alchemy makes virtual instruments, drum machines, effects plugins, sample packs and sound-design content for music producers. |
Plans
Function Loops
- Free sample packsFree
- Locations - Trap Kit$15.90, paid once
- Locations – Trap Kit$15.90, paid once
- Pop + House$17.90, paid once
- Platinum Pop Bundle$24.90, paid once
- Black Friday Master Collection$97, paid once
- EDM Premium Bundle 2026$197, paid once
- Pop Premium Bundle 2026$197, paid once
Wave Alchemy
- Magic7Free
- Triaz PlayerFree
- Triaz PlayerFree
- Triaz£79, paid once
- Bassynth£99, paid once
- Drumvolution£99, paid once
- Revolution£99, paid once
- Instruments Bundle£149, paid once
- Ultimate Bundle£199, paid once
In their own words
Function Loops
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Wave Alchemy
Wave Alchemy makes virtual instruments, effects plugins, drum samples, music loops, and sound effects for macOS and Windows. Its Triaz drum-production plugin combines sequencing, layering, mixing, and sound design, with 15,000 samples and more than 700 presets. The sequencer supports polyrhythms and per-step pitch, chance, repeats, and note offset; its Motion Sequencer modulates parameters. Users can import and organize personal samples, then export audio stems, full mixes, one-shots, and MIDI to a DAW. Triaz costs 79.00 GBP once and comes with a 14-day fully functional demo that has fewer samples and presets. The free Triaz Player includes 4,000 samples and 200 presets, but does not allow sequencer editing, Sound Browser use, or personal sample loading. Magic7 is a free reverb plugin with 11 reverb types and 234 presets. Listed plugins use AU, VST3, or AAX formats and offer native Apple silicon compatibility. First authorization requires an internet connection; after successful serial entry, the plugins can be used offline. Instruments and effects can be activated on up to five computers, with one running at a time.