Samples From Mars vs Wave Alchemy
Samples From Mars
samplesfrommars.comWave Alchemy
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| Figure | Samples From Mars | Wave Alchemy |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 9 |
| Spec score · Music Sample Libraries | 8.4 (#7) | 8.3 (#9) |
| Downloads | The download guide says each order has two download attempts per file with no expiration, and support can reset attempts when they run out. | Purchased downloads have no expiry or download-count limit, and instrument accounts expose serial numbers, installers and manuals. |
| Founded | 2013 | Wave Alchemy says Dan Byers founded the brand in 2008. |
| Offline use | The download guide says samples are downloaded for offline use and are not a cloud service for downloading and using samples. | The plugins require an internet connection for first authorization, but can be used offline after the serial is entered successfully. |
| Payment security | The FAQ says payment information is handled by Shopify, which it describes as Level 1 PCI DSS compliant, and that PayPal is also available. | The FAQ says the store does not store or access card details and that purchases are processed through PayPal's payment gateway. |
| Refunds | The FAQ offers a seven-day money-back guarantee and says to contact support for a full refund within 24 hours. | The maker offers a full refund within seven days for its instruments, plugins and software; downloaded sample pack purchases are generally non-refundable. |
| Support | The FAQ says customers who miss their download links can contact the maker to receive them, usually within 12 hours. | Customers can contact the team through a form, and the site says a team member will respond as soon as possible. |
Plans
Samples From Mars
- 101 Drums From MarsFree
- Cassette Drums From Mars$29, paid once
- 808 From Mars$39, 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
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.
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.