Orchestral Tools
7.6#1 in music sample libraries€199 one-timeFree planWebmacOSWindows
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ProjectSAM
7.3#4 in music sample libraries$119 one-timeFree planmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Orchestral Tools | ProjectSAM |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Its products are used by professional composers, producers, performers, and sound designers around the world. | The company describes its libraries as tools for professional musicians, composers, and production studios, with a focus on film, television, and game scoring. |
| Documentation | The Helpdesk exposes articles for SINE quick start, GUI, library, performance, mixer, options, store, accounts, Kontakt, Capsule and collection notes. | The maker provides installation instructions, product FAQs, scoring tutorials, educational-discount information and email/help-button support. |
| Downloads | SINE is available for macOS and Windows, and the company says it only runs on computers. | Libraries can be installed and activated through Native Access; the site also describes direct browser downloads and archive downloads. |
| Founded | 2005 | 2001 |
| Headquarters | March, Germany | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Installation | The Windows installer permits custom VST and application locations; the macOS package permits a custom application location. | Installation uses Native Access: users install Kontakt Player, enter a ProjectSAM serial number, then download and activate the library. |
| Operating systems | The current SINE download supports macOS 10.15 or later and 64-bit Windows 10, with Apple ARM chipsets supported. | The getting-started instructions offer Native Access downloads for macOS and Windows. |
| Security and privacy | The privacy policy identifies OT Distribution GmbH & Co KG as GDPR controller, uses AWS servers in Germany and Amazon CloudFront, and names a data-protection officer. | The privacy policy says the site uses Google Analytics and cookies and may share some personal data with Amazon AWS, Mollie, and PayPal to process orders and downloads. |
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
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 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.
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.