Orchestral Tools
7.6#1 in music sample libraries€199 one-timeFree planWebmacOSWindows
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Splice Sounds
6.9#8 in music sample librariesFrom $4.99 a monthAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Orchestral Tools | Splice Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Its products are used by professional composers, producers, performers, and sound designers around the world. | Splice describes its platform as serving musicians, producers, and sound designers. |
| Founded | 2005 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | March, Germany | New York, United States |
| Product | Orchestral Tools creates virtual instruments, focusing on acoustic sound sources that it conceptualizes, records, and produces. | Splice Sounds is a catalog of royalty-free samples, loops, one-shots, MIDI, and presets for music production. |
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
Splice Sounds plans
- Creator (first month)$4.99 a month
- Sounds$12.99 a month
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 Splice Sounds if…
Splice Sounds suits musicians, producers, and sound designers looking for samples, MIDI, or presets for music projects. It offers browsing and preview tools across desktop and plugin workflows.