Black Octopus Sound
5.9#30 in music sample librariesFrom $88 a yearWeb
VisitBlack Octopus Sound vs ProjectSAM
ProjectSAM
7.3#4 in music sample libraries$119 one-timeFree planmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Black Octopus Sound | ProjectSAM |
|---|---|---|
| Catalog | The store organizes products across genres and includes sample packs, presets, software, and music production templates. | The catalog includes Symphobia, Lineage, Colours, Swing!, Orchestral Essentials, True Strike, free libraries and Ableton Live packs. |
| Founded | CEO Toby says Black Octopus Sound was created in 2011. | 2001 |
| Support | The site provides a Contact Us form and says collected information may be used to respond to customer service requests. | ProjectSAM says it provides support by email and aims to respond within 24 hours on business days; it does not offer phone support. |
Black Octopus Sound plans
- BOS Gold Community Membership – Monthly Plan$11 a month
- BOS Gold Community Membership – Yearly Plan$88 a year
- BOS Gold Community Membership – One Time Payment—
ProjectSAM plans
- The Free OrchestraFree
- Colours: Animator$119, paid once
- Colours: Orchestrator$119, paid once
- Colours: Adaptive Runs$179, paid once
- Pandora Core$199, paid once
- Symphobia$299, paid once
Pick Black Octopus Sound if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick ProjectSAM if…
ProjectSAM is aimed at musicians, composers, and production studios creating film, television, or game scores. It may suit users looking for orchestral material, effects, or choir content in Kontakt-based libraries.