UVI Soundbanks vs Arcade by Output

UVI Soundbanks8.9Visit Arcade by Output8.3Visit

Higher score UVI Soundbanks #3 in Music Sample Libraries 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit UVI

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Arcade by Output #7 in Music Sample Libraries 8.3/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Output

• UVI Soundbanks fits best

  Unlimited catalog access and virtual instruments

• Arcade by Output fits best

  Loop-based instruments and curated production kits

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Side by side

Feature	UVI Soundbanks 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Arcade by Output 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.3
Ranking	#3 in Music Sample Libraries	#7 in Music Sample Libraries
Best for	Unlimited catalog access and virtual instruments	Loop-based instruments and curated production kits
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$240/yr	$12.99/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Phone, Tickets, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features UVI Soundbanks 1/3 · Arcade by Output 1/3
MIDI included	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Stems included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Vocal content	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Included content	instruments, effects, soundware, sound effects, orchestral collections, premium single instruments, vintage synths and Falcon Expansions	Samplers, Instruments, Kits, Lines, and Samples
Sample count	2.3e+06 samples	Not checked yet
Download model	Unlimited	Unlimited
Sample formats	UFS, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, MP4, REX1, REX2, SDII, WAV, WAV64, SND, CAF	WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Our review
Pros	2.3 million samples with unlimited downloads Falcon access plus 40,000+ tagged presets and audio previews Supports major DAWs and three computer activations per license	Unlimited downloads with royalty-free samples Tempo and key synchronization for loop-based production Standalone app plus VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugins
Cons	No free plan is available Limited to Windows and macOS Access depends on UVI Workstation, Falcon or supported formats	No free plan is available Requires a monthly subscription after the 7-day trial Runs on Windows and macOS only
Our verdict	UVI Soundbanks is a subscription catalog for musicians, producers, composers and audio professionals. It combines sampled instruments, soundware, effects, sound effects, orchestral collections, vintage synthesizer libraries and Falcon… Read the review →	Arcade by Output is a desktop sampler and instrument plugin for music producers who want curated loops, instruments, and production kits in one subscription. Its content is organized into Lines, Kits, Samplers, Instruments, and individual… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• UVI Soundbanks — where it wins

  • 2.3 million samples with unlimited downloads
  • Falcon access plus 40,000+ tagged presets and audio previews
  • Supports major DAWs and three computer activations per license

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Limited to Windows and macOS
  • Access depends on UVI Workstation, Falcon or supported formats

• Arcade by Output — where it wins

  • Unlimited downloads with royalty-free samples
  • Tempo and key synchronization for loop-based production
  • Standalone app plus VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugins

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Requires a monthly subscription after the 7-day trial
  • Runs on Windows and macOS only

• UVI Soundbanks8.9/10 · Paid

  A large subscription catalog for producers, composers and audio professionals.

  Visit UVIFull verdict →
• Arcade by Output8.3/10 · 7-day trial

  A curated, loop-focused sampler with unlimited downloads for $12.99 per month.

  Visit OutputFull verdict →