Samplephonics vs Soundiron
Samplephonics
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| Figure | Samplephonics | Soundiron |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.25/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Spec score · Music Sample Libraries | 7.7 (#23) | 8.5 (#5) |
| Headquarters | Farsley, Leeds, United Kingdom | United States |
| Security and payments | Samplephonics says payments are processed by Stripe and that it does not store credit card details; its privacy policy says it stores personal information and uses cookies for login validation and the audio player. | Soundiron uses Shopify Payments for secure transaction processing and accepts major cards, PayPal, Shop Pay and Affirm. |
| Support | Samplephonics lists a contact form, email address, telephone number, and Leeds postal address; its FAQ also invites users to contact support with questions. | Automated ordering operates continuously, while staff support is generally available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time. |
| Who it serves | Samplephonics says its products are for musicians, music producers, composers, film editors, and web designers. | Soundiron describes its audience as beginners through professional composers and creators working in film, television, advertising, games and music recording. |
Plans
Soundiron
- RainsongFree
- Iron Pack Bundle$39, paid once
- Hyperion Strings Micro$49, paid once
- Student Bundle$159, paid once
- Kontakt Player Bundle$599, paid once
- The Omega Bundle$999, paid once
In their own words
Samplephonics
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Soundiron
Soundiron develops virtual instruments and sample libraries for songwriters, composers, and sound designers in music and media composition. Its catalog focuses on deep-sampled instruments and sound effects, primarily for Native Instruments Kontakt. Many libraries need the full retail Kontakt version; some support Decent Sampler or SFZ, with formats specified per product. Kontakt libraries run in compatible VST, AU, RTAS, or AAX host sequencers. The free Rainsong library includes rain recordings, one-shots, 58 ambience patches, and 20 sound-designed FX and ambient presets. Paid examples include Iron Pack Bundle at $39 one-time and Hyperion Strings Micro at $49 one-time. Products are delivered electronically by installer and download code. Licenses allow purchased sounds in finished commercial and noncommercial productions but restrict raw or unmixed redistribution. Soundiron supports WAV, NKI, NCW, Decent Sampler, and SFZ formats.