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Decent Sampler vs HALion Sonic: catalog facts
Decent Sampler	HALion Sonic
Free Free to download; an email address is requested before the download.	Free Free to use, according to Steinberg.
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS	macOS
Free on Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS Works as VST, VST3, AU and AAX plugin or standalone	Free to use Plays samples, synths and hybrid instruments in one player
Only plays instruments in the Decent Sampler format Download requires entering an email address	Little detail on the product page about features and requirements Mainly useful within a music production setup
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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