7.8Good
Output Arcade is a subscription-based playable sampler and instruments plugin with a continuously updated, royalty-free sound library.
Plugin comparison
Arcade vs Output Substance
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.3Great
Output Substance is a multi-mode sample instrument for modern basses, designed hits, and hybrid low-end sound design.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Output Substance comes out ahead (8.3). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Arcade | Output Substance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, VST (macOS) | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Pricing model | Subscription, from $12.99/mo USD; royalty-free, cancel anytime | — |
| Library size | 60+ product lines, 4,400+ samplers, 1,300+ chromatic instruments, 64,000+ samples (per Output) | — |
| Plugin formats | 64-bit AAX, AU, VST3 (plus VST on macOS) | — |
| Operating systems | macOS 12+; Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | — |
| RAM | 8GB required, 16GB recommended | — |
| Processor | Intel i5/AMD equivalent (i7 recommended); Apple Silicon M-series supported | — |
| Type | — | Multi-mode sample instrument |
| Developer | — | Output |
| Typical price | — | $199 |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | — | Designed basses, hits, and hybrid low-end |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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