Heavyocity vs Samples From Mars
Heavyocity
heavyocity.comSamples From Mars
samplesfrommars.comSide by side
| Figure | Heavyocity | Samples From Mars |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Music Sample Libraries | 7.9 (#18) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Founded | 2006 | 2013 |
| Support | The Heavyocity Portal page directs customers needing assistance to the Portal FAQ page. | The FAQ says customers who miss their download links can contact the maker to receive them, usually within 12 hours. |
Plans
Heavyocity
- PUNISH Lite$49, paid once
- FURY | Distortion DesignerPriced on request
- VAST | Impulse EnginePriced on request
Samples From Mars
- 101 Drums From MarsFree
- Cassette Drums From Mars$29, paid once
- 808 From Mars$39, paid once
In their own words
Heavyocity
Heavyocity has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.