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 Exhale
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 Exhale is a modern vocal engine and sample instrument for playable vocal textures, phrases, and designed vocal sound design.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Output Exhale 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 Exhale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Vocal sample instrument / engine |
| Developer | — | Output |
| Typical price | — | $199 |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | — | Playable vocal textures and designed vocal parts |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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