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AI-powered virtual instruments and effects for music production with workflow automation tools that streamline sound design and enhance creative workflows for producers.

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Key Features & Benefits

  • Output is a music & audio solution designed for professional environments
  • Suitable for businesses looking to integrate AI capabilities
  • Pricing model: Subscription - making it accessible for enterprise-level implementations
  • Part of our curated Music & Audio directory with 7+ specialized features

About Output

Output is a comprehensive platform delivering AI-powered virtual instruments, effects processors, and sample libraries designed specifically for modern music production. The platform leverages advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning models trained on professional audio data to generate hyper-realistic sounds with unprecedented efficiency. Through its subscription-based Output One service and individual product offerings, musicians gain access to industry-leading tools like Arcade (sample instrument), Portal (granular effects), Movement (rhythmic modulation), and Thermal (distortion), all seamlessly integrated into major digital audio workstations including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and Pro Tools via VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats.

The platform's workflow automation capabilities revolutionize traditional music production processes by reducing the time required for complex sound design tasks from hours to minutes. Output's AI-driven synthesis engines employ granular synthesis, physical modeling, and intelligent parameter mapping to deliver studio-grade sounds that would traditionally require extensive manual programming. The Co-Producer tool represents a breakthrough in AI-assisted composition, analyzing musical context to suggest complementary sounds, chord progressions, and arrangement ideas that accelerate creative workflows. Each instrument features intuitive interfaces with macro controls that simplify complex sound manipulation, enabling producers at all skill levels to achieve professional results without deep technical knowledge of synthesis or signal processing.

Output distinguishes itself through continuous innovation in sonic design and user experience, maintaining an ever-expanding library of sounds and expansion packs that keep pace with evolving music production trends. The subscription model ensures users always have access to the latest updates, new instruments, and fresh content without additional purchases. With workflow management tools built directly into each plugin, producers can save custom presets, organize favorite sounds, and quickly recall settings across projects. The platform serves electronic music producers, film composers, sound designers, and musicians across genres who demand cutting-edge audio tools that combine technological sophistication with creative accessibility, making Output an essential component of modern production workflows.

Key Features

AI-powered virtual instruments with granular synthesis and physical modeling

Real-time effects processors including Portal granular FX and Movement rhythmic modulation

Workflow automation tools that streamline sound design and production processes

Subscription access to expanding library of instruments and expansion packs

Co-Producer AI assistant for intelligent composition suggestions and arrangement ideas

Seamless DAW integration via VST3 AU and AAX plugin formats

Macro control interfaces simplifying complex parameter manipulation

Arcade sample instrument with unlimited downloads from curated library

Thermal distortion engine with analog-modeled saturation algorithms

Preset management system for organizing and recalling custom sounds

Professional-grade audio quality optimized for commercial music production

Regular content updates with new sounds and workflow management features

Pricing Plans

Output One

$14.99/month, $119.99/year

  • Arcade
  • Co-Producer
  • Portal
  • Movement
  • Thermal
  • All expansion packs

Arcade

$12.99/month

  • Arcade and entire library

Co-Producer

$9.99/month

  • AI-powered Co-Producer

Instruments Bundle

$499 one-time

  • 7 Instruments
  • 18 Expansions

FX Bundle

Contact for pricing

  • FX plugins (Portal, Thermal, Movement)

Pricing information last updated: January 14, 2026

FAQs

What workflow automation features does Output provide for music production?

Output's workflow automation tools streamline music production through AI-powered sound generation, intelligent preset management, and macro control systems that simplify complex parameter adjustments. The Co-Producer AI assistant analyzes your musical context to automatically suggest complementary sounds, chord progressions, and arrangement ideas, reducing creative decision time. Arcade's smart search and tagging system enables instant sound discovery, while one-click preset recall across projects eliminates repetitive setup tasks. These workflow management tools collectively reduce sound design time from hours to minutes, allowing producers to maintain creative momentum.

How does Output One subscription compare to purchasing individual products?

Output One at $14.99 monthly or $119.99 annually provides access to the complete ecosystem including Arcade, Co-Producer, Portal, Movement, Thermal, and all expansion packs with continuous updates. Individual subscriptions like Arcade ($12.99/month) or Co-Producer ($9.99/month) offer targeted access to specific tools. The Instruments Bundle at $499 provides perpetual licenses for 7 instruments and 18 expansions without ongoing fees. For producers needing the full toolkit with latest updates, Output One delivers better value, while the perpetual bundle suits those preferring one-time purchases without subscription commitments.

What DAW compatibility and plugin formats does Output support?

Output plugins support VST3, AU (Audio Units), and AAX formats, ensuring compatibility with all major digital audio workstations including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Cubase, Studio One, and Reaper. The tools integrate seamlessly as native plugins within your DAW's workflow, appearing in instrument and effects racks like any standard plugin. System requirements include macOS 10.13+ or Windows 10+ with 64-bit architecture. Co-Producer specifically requires VST3, AU, or AAX format support. All Output products are optimized for low-latency performance in professional production environments.

How does the AI-powered Co-Producer enhance music production workflow?

Co-Producer uses machine learning models trained on thousands of professional productions to analyze your project's musical context and generate intelligent suggestions. It recommends complementary sounds based on existing tracks, proposes chord progressions that fit your harmonic structure, and suggests arrangement variations to enhance musical flow. The AI adapts to your creative style over time, learning from your selections to provide increasingly relevant recommendations. This workflow automation tool accelerates the composition process by eliminating creative blocks and reducing time spent auditioning sounds, enabling producers to explore more musical ideas in less time.

What makes Output's virtual instruments different from traditional sample libraries?

Output's instruments combine AI-powered synthesis with curated sample content, offering real-time sound manipulation impossible with static sample libraries. Tools like Arcade feature intelligent engines that transform samples through granular synthesis, while Portal applies complex granular effects processing in real-time. The workflow management system includes smart tagging, contextual search, and preset morphing that traditional libraries lack. Each instrument provides macro controls that map multiple parameters to single knobs, simplifying complex sound design. Regular content updates ensure fresh sounds without additional purchases under subscription plans, maintaining relevance with current production trends.

Does Output offer a free trial and what are the cancellation terms?

Output One includes a free 7-day trial allowing full access to all instruments, effects, and expansion packs without payment information required upfront. Existing Arcade subscribers can try Output One free for 60 days before upgrading. Subscriptions operate on monthly or annual billing cycles with no long-term contracts, allowing cancellation anytime through your account settings. Upon cancellation, you retain access through the end of your paid period. Perpetual licenses like the Instruments Bundle require no subscription and provide lifetime access to purchased content. Trial periods enable thorough evaluation of workflow automation features before committing to paid plans.