Output

Output is a Los Angeles-based music software company that builds virtual instruments, sample libraries, and effects plugins for producers, composers, and sound designers. Founded in 2013 by composer Gregg Lehrman, the company's product lineup includes instruments such as Arcade, Substance, Analog Strings, Analog Brass & Winds, Exhale, Signal, and Rev, alongside effects plugins like Movement, Portal, and Thermal. Its instruments are built to run inside Native Instruments' Kontakt platform. The company's newer AI-driven product, Output Co-Producer, analyzes the harmony and rhythm of an in-progress track and surfaces musician-made, royalty-free samples that fit the project, aiming to cut down the time producers spend manually searching sample libraries for a matching sound. Output targets working musicians and producers across genres, and its plugins have reportedly been used on recordings by artists including Drake, Coldplay, Justin Bieber, and Rihanna, as well as in scores for productions like Stranger Things and Black Panther. Products are sold individually or in bundles at a discount, with a free trial available for Arcade. One limitation for prospective buyers is that the site does not clearly state which operating systems or plugin formats each product supports, so compatibility with a specific DAW setup should be confirmed before purchase.