KORG Collection vs PREMIER SOUND FACTORY
KORG Collection
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| Figure | KORG Collection | PREMIER SOUND FACTORY |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 10 |
| Spec score · Virtual Instruments | 7.9 (#8) | 8.6 (#2) |
| Company | KORG INC. lists its head office in Inagi-shi, Tokyo, Japan, and says it was established on August 28, 1963. | The maker says PREMIER SOUND FACTORY began as a software instrument brand in 2000 and that Premier Engineering Inc. was established in 2012. |
| System requirements | KORG lists an Intel Core i5 or better, 8 GB RAM, 25 GB free storage, and an internet connection; 16 GB RAM and an SSD are recommended. | Typical libraries require 64-bit macOS 10.9 or later or Windows 7 or later, 4GB RAM and product-specific disk space. |
| What it does | KORG Collection is a suite of software instruments that recreates the sound and behavior of legendary KORG synthesizers. | PREMIER SOUND FACTORY is a catalog of sampled software instruments for music producers, including piano, drums, bass and Japanese instruments. |
Plans
KORG Collection
- KORG Collection 6 via Splice Rent-To-Own$15.99 a month
- KORG Collection 6$399, paid once
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
KORG Collection
KORG Collection has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.