ProjectSAM
7.3#4 in music sample libraries$119 one-timeFree planmacOSWindows
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Samples From Mars
6.9#7 in music sample libraries$29 one-timeFree planmacOSWindows
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| Fact | ProjectSAM | Samples From Mars |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The company describes its libraries as tools for professional musicians, composers, and production studios, with a focus on film, television, and game scoring. | The maker says it aims to bring vintage instrument sounds into usable modern contexts for music makers. |
| Downloads | Libraries can be installed and activated through Native Access; the site also describes direct browser downloads and archive downloads. | The download guide says each order has two download attempts per file with no expiration, and support can reset attempts when they run out. |
| Founded | 2001 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Utrecht, Netherlands | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Installation | Installation uses Native Access: users install Kontakt Player, enter a ProjectSAM serial number, then download and activate the library. | The installation guide says users can access libraries in DAWs including Ableton, Kontakt and Maschine, or use WAV files in their own samplers or DAW. |
| Support | ProjectSAM says it provides support by email and aims to respond within 24 hours on business days; it does not offer phone support. | The FAQ says customers who miss their download links can contact the maker to receive them, usually within 12 hours. |
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
Samples From Mars plans
- 101 Drums From MarsFree
- Cassette Drums From Mars$29, paid once
- 808 From Mars$39, paid once
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.
Pick Samples From Mars if…
Samples From Mars suits music makers looking for vintage-instrument sounds to use in samplers or compatible DAWs. Its libraries are suited to offline workflows and commercially released musical compositions.