Orchestral Tools
7.6#1 in music sample libraries€199 one-timeFree planWebmacOSWindows
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Wave Alchemy
7.3#6 in music sample libraries£79 one-timeFree planmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Orchestral Tools | Wave Alchemy |
|---|---|---|
| Downloads | SINE is available for macOS and Windows, and the company says it only runs on computers. | Purchased downloads have no expiry or download-count limit, and instrument accounts expose serial numbers, installers and manuals. |
| Founded | 2005 | Wave Alchemy says Dan Byers founded the brand in 2008. |
| Plugin formats | SINE is available as a standalone application and in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats. | Triaz is supplied as AU, VST3 and AAX for macOS and Windows, with native Apple Silicon support. |
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
Wave Alchemy plans
- Magic7Free
- Triaz PlayerFree
- Triaz£79, paid once
- Bassynth£99, paid once
- Drumvolution£99, paid once
- Revolution£99, 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 Wave Alchemy if…
Wave Alchemy suits music makers looking for drum-production tools, effects, samples, or loops on macOS or Windows. Its free player and reverb offer starting points, while Triaz supports users who want sequencing and sample import and export.