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Samples From Mars
Brooklyn, New York, United States
What it is
Samples From Mars sells sample libraries and software instruments made from vintage electronic and vinyl instruments. The maker says its team captures sounds using hardware, consoles, tape machines, and vinyl. Libraries are delivered as ZIP files containing 24-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV files, and downloads are for offline use rather than a cloud sample service. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.
The free 101 Drums From Mars plan includes 60 drum hits and occupies 60 MB unzipped. Cassette Drums From Mars costs $29, paid once and includes 430 one-shots, 16 pre-made kits, and 488.5 MB unzipped. 808 From Mars costs $39, paid once and lists 16 formats. Product formats include Ableton, Battery, FL Studio, Kontakt, Logic, Maschine, MPC, Reason, SFZ, and WAV; samples can be used in compatible DAWs or a user’s own sampler. Other listed content includes multi-sampled instruments, drum patterns and fills, vocal synths, and trumpets. Sounds are royalty free for commercially released musical compositions, but redistribution is prohibited; use in websites, applications, or software requires a separate license.
For and against
For
- Free plan includes 60 drum hits.
- ZIP libraries contain 24-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV files.
- Downloads are available for offline use.
- Sounds are royalty free in commercially released musical compositions.
Against
- Each order has two download attempts per file.
- Redistribution of sounds is prohibited.
- Website, application, or software use requires a separate license.
The verdict
Samples From Mars offers offline sample libraries and instruments built from vintage-machine recordings, with free and paid options. Review the license limits and the per-file download-attempt allowance before purchasing.
Who it suits
Samples From Mars may suit music makers seeking downloadable sounds from vintage electronic and vinyl instruments. Its sample libraries support multiple listed DAW and sampler formats, with offline use after download.
Plans and prices
101 Drums From Mars
60 drum hits · 60 MB unzipped
Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
Cassette Drums From Mars
430 one-shots · 16 pre-made kits · 488.5 MB unzipped
Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
808 From Mars
16 formats, including Ableton, Kontakt, Logic EXS24, MPC, SFZ and WAV
Read 9 Oct 2026 · samplesfrommars.com
On the record
- Audience
- The maker says it aims to bring vintage instrument sounds into usable modern contexts for music makers.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Audio format
- Its FAQ says sample libraries are ZIP files containing 24-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV files.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Commercial use
- The FAQ says sounds are royalty free for commercially released musical compositions, while redistribution is prohibited and use in websites, applications or software requires a separate license.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Company
- Samples From Mars LLC identifies its registered office as 97 S. 6th Street, Suite 3, Brooklyn, New York 11249, USA.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Compatible software
- The installation instructions name Ableton, Kontakt, and Maschine among the DAWs used to access the sample instruments.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- DAW and sampler formats
- The 808 From Mars page lists formats for Ableton, Battery, FL Studio, Kontakt, Logic EXS24, Maschine, MPC, Reason NN-XT, SFZ and WAV.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Download limit
- Each order receives two download attempts per file, which do not expire; support can reset attempts when they are exhausted.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The download guide says each order has two download attempts per file with no expiration, and support can reset attempts when they run out.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Formats
- Product formats include Ableton, Battery, FL Studio, Kontakt, Logic, Maschine, MPC, Reason, SFZ, and WAV samples.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The installation guide says users can access libraries in DAWs including Ableton, Kontakt and Maschine, or use WAV files in their own samplers or DAW.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- License
- The maker says its sounds are royalty free for use in commercially released musical compositions, while redistribution is prohibited.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The download guide says samples are downloaded for offline use and are not a cloud service for downloading and using samples.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Payment security
- The FAQ says payment information is handled by Shopify, which it describes as Level 1 PCI DSS compliant, and that PayPal is also available.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the site collects personal and device information and may use cookies for preferences, analytics, and advertising.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- Samples From Mars sells downloadable prerecorded sounds, sound effects, loops, and samples.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- The FAQ offers a seven-day money-back guarantee and says to contact support for a full refund within 24 hours.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The FAQ says checkout information is handled by Shopify, which it describes as Level 1 PCI DSS compliant, and that PayPal is also available.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Sound creation
- The maker says its team captures vintage machines using hardware, consoles, tape machines and vinyl.samplesfrommars.com · read 9 Oct 2026
