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Arcade by Output
What it is
Arcade by Output is a playable sampler and instrument plugin for exploring, playing, shaping, and adjusting samples and instruments on macOS and Windows. An Arcade subscription includes more than 60 product lines, 4,400 samplers, 1,300 chromatic instruments, and 80,000 samples. Output says new royalty-free sounds arrive daily, including synths, vocals, textures, drums, and multisampled instruments. Users can import their own samples for automatic chopping, slicing, and effects, then create playable kits. Controls can lock sounds to key and tempo while reshaping samples. Arcade works with major Mac and PC DAWs through 64-bit AAX, AU, VST, and VST3 formats, and includes MIDI. It can run standalone for previewing, playing, and downloading, but recording directly in the app is unavailable. Internet access is required for login and downloads; downloaded kits and loops work offline for 30 days before reconnecting. Activation is limited to four computers and one at a time. The monthly Arcade plan is $12.99 a month.
For and against
For
- Includes 80,000 samples
- Daily royalty-free library updates
- Supports custom sample chopping and effects
- Works with AAX, AU, VST, and VST3
- MIDI is included
Against
- No free plan is offered
- Recording is unavailable in standalone mode
- Offline downloads require reconnection after 30 days
- Requires macOS 12 or Windows 10 and 8 GB RAM
The verdict
Arcade combines a large changing sound library with playable sampling tools and broad DAW plugin support. Check the system, activation, and offline-use requirements before choosing the $12.99 a month plan.
Who it suits
It suits music makers using Mac or PC DAWs who want playable samples, instruments, kits, and plugin-format flexibility.
Plans and prices
Arcade monthly
Unlimited access to all samples, instruments, and new updates
Read 8 Oct 2026 · output.com
Output One monthly
Arcade · Co-Producer · Creator · Portal FX
Read 8 Oct 2026 · output.com
Output One yearly
Unlimited access to all samples, instruments, updates, and plugins: Arcade · Co-Producer · Creator · Portal FX
Read 8 Oct 2026 · output.com
On the record
- Computer limit
- Arcade can be activated on up to four computers and used on one computer at a time.support.output.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Co-Producer integration
- Users with Output One can send eligible samples from Co-Producer to Arcade and generate playable kits from them.output.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Custom samples
- Users can drop in their own samples for Arcade to automatically chop, slice, and add effects to create playable kits.output.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- DAW compatibility
- Arcade is supported by major DAWs on Mac and PC through 64-bit AAX, AU, VST, and VST3 plugin formats.support.output.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Internet and offline use
- Arcade requires an internet connection to log in and download content, but downloaded kits and loops can be used offline for 30 days before reconnecting.support.output.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Library
- An Arcade subscription includes over 60 product lines, 4,400 samplers, 1,300 chromatic instruments, and 80,000 samples.output.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- New content
- Output says Arcade’s library is updated daily with royalty-free sounds including synths, vocals, textures, drums, and multisampled instruments.output.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Arcade is a playable sampler and instrument plugin for exploring, playing, shaping, and tweaking samples and instruments.output.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Royalty-free license
- Output says its sounds are royalty-free for commercial use, while resale as a standalone loop pack, sample pack, or audio product is prohibited.support.output.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Sampler controls
- Arcade lets users lock sounds to key and tempo and use tools to modify and reshape samples.output.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Standalone limits
- Arcade can run as a standalone application, where users can preview, play, and download samples and kits but cannot record directly in the app.support.output.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Output says its support team operates five days a week and reports an average first response time of five hours.support.output.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- Arcade requires macOS 12 or later or Windows 10 or later, 8 GB RAM, and a 64-bit system and DAW.support.output.com · read 8 Oct 2026
