Function Loops
7.3#3 in music sample libraries$15.90 one-timeFree planWeb
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Orchestral Tools
7.6#1 in music sample libraries€199 one-timeFree planWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Function Loops | Orchestral Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The company describes its products as intended for DJs, producers, musicians and beatmakers seeking sounds and production tools. | Its products are used by professional composers, producers, performers, and sound designers around the world. |
| Company | Function Loops LTD says it is a music tech and sound design company launched in 2011 and based in Israel. | Orchestral Tools describes itself as an independent German company with offices in Berlin and Freiburg. |
| DAW compatibility | The company says its sounds work with all major DAWs and samplers. | Collections can be used with sequencers supporting VST or AU, which the helpdesk says includes most sequencers. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | The privacy policy identifies Israel as the company base. | March, Germany |
| Product | Function Loops sells sample packs and production tools, including loops, one-shots, patches, synth presets, MIDI and WAV files. | Orchestral Tools creates virtual instruments, focusing on acoustic sound sources that it conceptualizes, records, and produces. |
Function Loops plans
- Free sample packsFree
- Locations - Trap Kit$15.90, paid once
- Locations – Trap Kit$15.90, paid once
- Pop + House$17.90, paid once
- Platinum Pop Bundle$24.90, paid once
- Black Friday Master Collection$97, paid once
Orchestral Tools plans
- SINEplayerFree
- Berlin Free OrchestraFree
- Splinter intro offer€199, paid once
- Inspire Bundle€209, paid once
- Habitat€229, paid once
- Berlin Orchestra Created with Berklee€299, paid once
Pick Function Loops if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Orchestral Tools if…
SINE suits composers, producers, performers, and sound designers looking for acoustic virtual instruments. It is for computer users on macOS or Windows who want to choose which instruments and microphone positions to download.