8.3Great
Output Substance is a multi-mode sample instrument for modern basses, designed hits, and hybrid low-end sound design.
Plugin comparison
Output Substance vs Trilian
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
8.9Great
Trilian (Spectrasonics) — deep multi-sampled bass instrument. Score 8.9/10, price $299, formats and comparisons.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Trilian comes out ahead (8.9). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Output Substance | Trilian |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $299 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Multi-mode sample instrument | — |
| Developer | Output | Spectrasonics |
| Typical price | $199 | $299 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | Designed basses, hits, and hybrid low-end | electric, acoustic, and synth bass coverage |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | Current as of 2026 |
| Product type | — | deep multi-sampled bass instrument |
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