BandLab Sounds
7.3#2 in music sample librariesFrom $99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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Samples From Mars
6.9#7 in music sample libraries$29 one-timeFree planmacOSWindows
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| Fact | BandLab Sounds | Samples From Mars |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Privacy | BandLab says personal information may be stored on cloud servers in Singapore and the United States with safeguards for international transfers. | The privacy policy says the site collects personal and device information and may use cookies for preferences, analytics, and advertising. |
| Product | BandLab Sounds is a library of royalty-free loops, samples, and one-shots. | Samples From Mars sells downloadable prerecorded sounds, sound effects, loops, and samples. |
| Security | BandLab prohibits phishing, malware, unauthorized access, and attacks intended to compromise platform security. | The FAQ says checkout information is handled by Shopify, which it describes as Level 1 PCI DSS compliant, and that PayPal is also available. |
BandLab Sounds plans
- FreeFree
- BandLab Pro$14.99 a month
- BandLab Pro$99 a year
- BandLab Max$199 a year
Samples From Mars plans
- 101 Drums From MarsFree
- Cassette Drums From Mars$29, paid once
- 808 From Mars$39, paid once
Pick BandLab Sounds if…
BandLab Sounds suits musicians who want a browsable sample library integrated with BandLab Studio, or who want to organize their own uploaded samples through My Sounds.
Pick Samples From Mars if…
Samples From Mars suits music makers looking for vintage-instrument sounds to use in samplers or compatible DAWs. Its libraries are suited to offline workflows and commercially released musical compositions.