Goldbaby
Goldbaby: A sampler-focused library of vintage sounds with broad format support and free packs. Ranked #21 of 31 in Music Sample Libraries by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for sampler-focused vintage sounds.
At a glance
- Editor score6.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSampler-focused vintage sounds
- Free planYes
- Download modelPer-item
- Founded2006 · Auckland, New Zealand
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- 24-bit and 16-bit WAV samples for modern and hardware samplers
- Formats and content for Maschine, Kontakt, Ableton Live, Logic Pro and more
- Perpetual royalty-free licensing for musical productions
Where it doesn't
- Individual packs can make building a collection more involved
- The catalog centers on sample-based production rather than broad music tools
- Platform access is web-based with downloadable content rather than a native app
Our verdict on Goldbaby
Goldbaby is a New Zealand sample-library producer founded in 2006 and based in Auckland. Its downloadable packs draw from drum machines, samplers, synthesizers, tape, vinyl and studio hardware. The catalog includes one-shot samples, loops, drum kits, instrument patches, presets and projects for music producers working with samplers and DAWs. Free sample-pack downloads provide an entry point, while the Cookbook Bundle includes all three Urban Cookbooks plus samples and loops. The SP1200 Collection includes 4,070 24-bit one-shot WAV samples, 68 bonus loops and a downloadable 500 MB pack.
Format support is a central strength. Goldbaby provides 24-bit WAV samples alongside 16-bit WAV versions for hardware samplers, and loops in WAV and Rex formats. Its listed integrations and content formats cover Maschine, Geist, Battery, Kontakt, Logic Pro EXS24/Sampler, Ableton Live, Reason, MicroTonic, Prophet X, TAL-Sampler and TAL-Drum. This gives producers several ways to move from downloaded material into an established sampler or DAW workflow. Instant automated downloads after purchase also make the delivery model straightforward, with items acquired individually rather than through a single all-in-one platform.
Licensing is another practical consideration: Goldbaby grants perpetual, royalty-free usage rights for musical productions, subject to its license terms. That suits producers who want reusable source material for finished tracks rather than a subscription-dependent library. Choose Goldbaby if your work centers on vintage hardware character, sampler formats, drum programming and downloadable packs. Look elsewhere if you need a broader production suite, a native desktop application or a single platform that replaces your sampler and DAW.
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Goldbaby fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Included content | samples, loops, drum kits, instrument patches, presets and projects |
| Sample count | Not verified |
| Download model | Per-item |
| MIDI included | Not verified |
| Stems included | Not verified |
| Vocal content | Yes |
| Sample formats | 24-bit WAV, 16-bit WAV, Rex loops, Maschine, Geist, Battery, Kontakt, Logic Pro EXS24/Sampler, Ableton Live, Reason and MicroTonic |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 11 integrations: Maschine, Geist, Battery, Kontakt, Logic Pro EXS24/Sampler, Ableton Live … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | goldbaby.co.nz |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Goldbaby integrations
Goldbaby lists 11 integrations on its own site.
- Maschine
- Geist
- Battery
- Kontakt
- Logic Pro EXS24/Sampler
- Ableton Live
- Reason
- MicroTonic
- Prophet X
- TAL-Sampler
- TAL-Drum
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