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

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