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 VinylSynth
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
7.3Good
VinylSynth is DAWJunkie's vinyl-sampled instrument with keys, pads, crackle, and onboard FX. Intro $14.95, regular $49, with specs and alternatives.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Arcade comes out ahead (7.8). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Arcade | VinylSynth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $14.95 intro, $49 regular |
| Dubspot Score | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, VST (macOS) | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, macOS, Windows |
| 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 | — | Vinyl-sampled virtual instrument with layered oscillator |
| Vinyl sources | — | Over 36 samples recorded from actual vinyl |
| Oscillator | — | 8 waveforms, plus 6 one-shot sources |
| Tone | — | 5-type filter with envelope, 3-band EQ, unison, crackle layer |
| Presets | — | 100 factory presets |
| OS requirements | — | macOS 11+ (AU, VST3, AAX); Windows 10 64-bit+ (VST, VST3, AAX) |
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