If you use Soundplant commercially or would like to support the software and upgrade to a more professional range of features, buy a license. You'll be instantly emailed a registration code valid for both the Windows & Mac versions.
Free Version 50 | Paid Version 50 | |
sound file formats supported | Limited to wav, 16-bit, uncompressed | Virtually all types including 24-, 32- & 64-bit, compressed formats like mp3, mp4, m4a, flac, wma, ogg, aac, alac, wv, ape, a-law, μ-law, audio from video files like avi, mpg, mov, wmv, divx, flv, 3gp, other files like bwf, snd, au, & more |
background key input | No | Yes, trigger Soundplant with configurable global hotkeys while using any other program |
sound output device selection | No, limited to use of the system default sound device | Yes, user-selectable, including ASIO support |
output sample rate | Limited to system default, typically 48 kHz | Up to 384 kHz, user-configurable |
recording | No | Yes |
MIDI triggering | No | Yes |
multiple Soundplant instances | No | Yes |
commercial use permitted | No | Yes |
nag at startup | Yes | No |
• If you earn money while using Soundplant, you are a commercial user and must buy a license.
• Organizations must purchase 1 license per each user of Soundplant, on any number of computers. Soundplant is licensed per-user not per-computer. The Unlimited Users Site License includes bulk deployment options to facilitate automated mass Soundplant installations.
• The Soundplant license includes 2 years of free upgrades.
• For customization inquiries (Soundplant can be customized to meet the needs of your business, store, kiosk, school, etc.), send an email to soundplant [at] soundplant.org.
• Need a license for an older version of Soundplant? A v.50 registration code can also activate earlier Soundplant versions down to v.41, so you can just purchase latest v.50 using the links above. If you require a license for ancient versions 39 or earlier, send an email to soundplant [at] soundplant.org.
• Questions about Soundplant licensing? See the Sales & License Terms FAQ.
• Soundplant is available to try before you buy, download the fully functional trial here.