6 Loopmasters Alternatives Worth Trying in 2025

If you've been making music for more than five minutes, you've probably run into Loopmasters. It's a well-known marketplace for royalty-free samples and loops, offering a massive catalog of sounds across countless genres.

But a huge library is one thing; finding the right sound quickly is another. We're breaking down the top Loopmasters alternatives—including what we're building here at Output—to see how they stack up in features and workflow.

So, whether you're hunting for fresh inspiration or just a faster way to get from idea to finished track, let's get into it.

1) Top pick: Output

We're Output, and we build software instruments and AI-powered tools for producers who'd rather be making music than digging for sounds. Our whole ecosystem is designed to get ideas out of your head and into your DAW, fast.

Output Features

Our ecosystem is built around Arcade, a playable instrument with a constantly expanding, royalty-free sample library. We also make a suite of FX plugins for serious sound shaping—from the granular textures of Portal to the multi-band distortion of Thermal and the rhythmic modulation of Movement. And for those who love Native Instruments, we have a whole catalog of deep Kontakt instruments.

Our latest tool, Co-Producer, is designed to break through creative blocks. It’s an AI-powered plugin that listens to your audio—a drum loop, a chord progression, anything—and suggests compatible sounds from our library. It’s not about telling you what to do; it’s about giving you curated options instantly, so you can spend less time searching and more time finishing tracks.

Here’s a quick rundown of what we're all about:

• A playable, ever-growing library: Arcade isn't just a folder of sounds; it's an instrument with a cloud-connected library that's updated daily.
• AI that assists, not directs: Co-Producer analyzes your project's audio and serves up fitting samples, speeding up your search for the next sound.
• FX that mangle and transform: Our plugins are built for sound design, letting you twist, distort, and modulate audio in ways that go far beyond stock effects.
• Workflow-first design: All our tools integrate tightly with your DAW, keeping you focused on making music, not managing plugins.
• Trusted by top-tier artists: Our software is used in the studio by producers and artists like Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and Skrillex.

Output Pricing

We keep our pricing simple so you can focus on the music. Our main subscription, Output One, gets you our entire suite of current software—Arcade, Co-Producer, and all our FX plugins—for $14.99 a month. If you just need the sample library, Arcade is available on its own for $12.99 a month.

For those who prefer to buy software outright, our FX plugins and Kontakt instruments are also available as perpetual licenses. This gives you options, whether you prefer a subscription or want to own the tools for good.

You can explore all of Output's product and pricing on our site.

Why Producers and Artists love Output

We're always listening to what producers are saying, and we're humbled by the feedback. On Trustpilot, we hold a 4.1 out of 5-star rating, with 63% of users giving us a full five stars. People often call Arcade a "game-changer" for its ability to kickstart the writing process. We hear a lot about how the clean interface and musicality of the loops help producers add that extra "sauce" to their beats without getting bogged down.

Beyond the sounds themselves, users point to our fast customer support and the overall ease of use as big wins. It’s this focus on workflow that resonates with so many artists, from bedroom producers just starting out to industry heavyweights like Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Skrillex, and Björk, who all use our tools to shape their sound.

2) Sample Focus

Sample Focus is a community-driven website where users can find and download free audio samples. It operates as a browsable library organized by genre, tags, and user-curated collections.

Sample Focus Features

The platform's core is its search function, letting you filter sounds by metadata like tempo and key. It’s a straightforward download-and-import affair; you find a sample on the site, download the MP3, and then manually drag it into your DAW. There isn't a dedicated plugin or direct integration for a more connected workflow.

Sample Focus Pricing

Sample Focus uses a freemium model based on download credits. Free users get a few credits each week, with the option to earn more by uploading sounds or referring others. For more downloads, you have to move to a paid subscription.

3) LANDR

LANDR is an all-in-one platform that started with AI-powered mastering and has since expanded to include music distribution, a sample library, and collaboration tools within a single environment.

LANDR Features

The platform’s main function is its automated mastering service, which uses a machine-learning engine to create a custom processing chain for your tracks. LANDR also provides distribution to over 150 streaming platforms and includes a library of more than three million royalty-free samples.

Additionally, the service offers tools for remote collaboration, a marketplace to hire professionals, and a catalog of educational courses covering production and music business topics.

LANDR Pricing

LANDR operates on a subscription model with its Studio plans, which bundle all features into tiered packages starting at $8.25 a month. Higher tiers unlock more sample downloads, advanced mastering features, and faster distribution. For users who only need distribution, standalone plans are offered for a yearly fee.

4) Loopcloud

Loopcloud is a platform built around a large library of royalty-free samples that connects to your DAW. It lets you audition and tweak sounds in time with your project before you commit to downloading them.

Loopcloud Features

The core of the system is a plugin that syncs its library to your DAW's tempo and key, letting you preview loops in context. It also includes tools for basic sound manipulation and an 8-track editor for layering samples.

Beyond its own library, Loopcloud can also scan and auto-tag your personal sample folders, bringing them into its ecosystem for organization. The platform also comes with its own set of instrument plugins, like DRUM and PLAY.

Loopcloud Pricing

Loopcloud uses a subscription model with three tiers: Artist, Studio, and Professional. Each plan gives you a monthly allowance of points, which you spend to download sounds from the library. Annual subscribers get a larger drop of points upfront and access to a bundle of third-party plugins.

5) Looperman

Looperman is a community-driven website where users upload and download free music loops, acapellas, and tracks. It functions as a large, user-generated library for producers looking for raw audio content.

Looperman Features

The platform is built entirely on user-uploaded content. You can browse for loops and acapellas tagged with details like BPM, key, and genre, then preview them on the site. It’s a straightforward system: find a sound, download it, and then manually import the file into your DAW.

There’s no dedicated plugin or direct DAW integration. The experience is centered around its web interface, where you can also find free, user-submitted VSTs and other software.

Looperman Pricing

Looperman is free to use, but you have to register for an account to download anything. The main thing to watch for is the licensing, as many sounds are uploaded for non-commercial use only. If you want to use a loop in a commercial track, you may need to track down the original uploader to get a separate license.

6) Splice

Splice is an online platform that provides access to a large library of royalty-free samples, loops, and presets through a subscription. It's built around a desktop app that integrates with your DAW for browsing and auditioning sounds.

Splice Features

The core of the experience is its desktop app, which lets you preview sounds from their library in your project's key and tempo. Sounds can then be dragged directly from the app into your DAW, keeping the workflow contained between the two applications.

Splice also includes a feature called Create mode that attempts to match compatible loops for sketching ideas. The platform comes with a couple of its own instrument plugins, including a synth and a drum machine, which are bundled with the subscription.

Splice Pricing

The platform uses a subscription model where you pay a monthly fee for a set number of credits. These credits are then used to download individual sounds, with unused credits rolling over to the next month. Several tiers are available, offering different amounts of monthly credits at various price points.

What to Consider When Selecting a Loopmasters Alternative?

Choosing the right sound library is about more than just the size of the catalog; it's about how it fits into your process.

1. How tightly does it connect to your DAW? Constantly switching between a browser and your session is a surefire way to kill a vibe. Look for platforms with dedicated plugins that let you audition sounds in time and key with your track, like Loopcloud or Splice. A truly integrated system keeps you locked in the creative flow.
2. Can you find what you need without endless digging? While most services offer basic genre and BPM filters, some are getting smarter. Instead of just typing in keywords, tools like our own Co-Producer listen to your project and suggest compatible sounds, cutting the search time from minutes to seconds.
3. Are you getting static audio files or a playable instrument? Dragging a WAV file is fine, but a tool that lets you perform and manipulate the sounds on the fly opens up new possibilities. Our Arcade plugin, for example, turns samples into a hands-on instrument with built-in effects and macros.
4. What’s the pricing model? Some platforms use a credit system where you spend points on individual sounds. Others, like LANDR, bundle everything into a subscription. Consider whether you prefer nickel-and-diming for sounds or an all-access pass that lets you experiment freely without worrying about your credit balance.
5. Is everything cleared for commercial use? Community-driven sites like Looperman can be a minefield of “non-commercial use only” licenses. If you plan on releasing your music, make sure the service guarantees a 100% royalty-free license so you don't run into legal trouble down the road.

Which Sample Platforms Should You Go With?

Ultimately, any of these platforms can get you the sounds you need. But if you're looking for a true Loopmasters alternative that prioritizes speed and turns a sample library into a hands-on instrument, we built Output for you. We think you'll find it's a faster way to get from an idea to a finished track.

Find Your Next Hook in Output

Ready to spend less time hunting for sounds and more time actually producing? We designed our entire ecosystem to keep you in the zone. Explore the Output suite and find your next hook.