SampleX V3
6.1#17 in sampler software$69, paid oncemacOSWindows
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Waves Curves AQ
6.8#2 in ai audio mixing softwareFrom $20.83 a monthmacOSWindows
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| Fact | SampleX V3 | Waves Curves AQ |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Irvine, California, United States | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Support | BeatSkillz directs customers to email [email protected] for product help. | Waves provides technical support tickets, while phone support is reserved for customers with active Creative Access subscriptions or current Waves Update Plan coverage. |
| System requirements | Mac requires macOS Mojave or later, a 64-bit AU, VST3, or AAX host, Apple Silicon or Intel i5+, 2 GB RAM, and 300 MB disk space; Windows requires Windows 10 or later, a 64-bit VST3 or AAX host, Intel i5 or AMD equivalent, 2 GB RAM, and 300 MB disk space. | The listed current requirements include Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11, or macOS Sonoma 14 or later, with 16 GB RAM and 30 GB free disk space. |
| Trial | A 15-day fully functional trial is available for Mac and Windows. | Waves Creative Access offers a seven-day free period, and the product page lists Curves AQ among products included in Waves Ultimate. |
SampleX V3 plans
- SampleX V3$69, paid once
Waves Curves AQ plans
- Waves Ultimate monthly subscription$24.99 a month
- Waves Ultimate annual subscription$249.99 a year
Pick SampleX V3 if…
It suits music producers using compatible DAWs on macOS or Windows who want vintage-sampler emulation and sound-shaping controls. It is not intended as a standalone app.
Pick Waves Curves AQ if…
Curves AQ suits audio producers seeking automatic EQ shaping with adjustable spectral targets and static or dynamic processing. It may also fit users who need a zero-latency live version or sidechain-adaptive processing.