What is Musio 1?
As of October 2023, we now offer a non-subscription version of Musio, granting perpetual access to the Instrument Collections released in 2023.
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Will the instruments in my catalog receive updates?
- Yes! Any new versions of instruments or new additions to a Collection included in the Musio 1 package will be available to owners at no additional charge.
- Yes! Any new versions of instruments or new additions to a Collection included in the Musio 1 package will be available to owners at no additional charge.
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Will purchasing Musio 1 automatically cancel my subscription?
- No – you can both own a Musio 1 license and have an active Monthly or Annual subscription. Keeping a subscription active allows access to all new instruments as they are released, without having to wait for a future upgrade opportunity. You can still cancel your subscription at any time, and revert to the content purchased with Musio 1, however you will lose access to any content beyond the scope of the Musio 1 package that was available with your subscription. You can resume your subscription at any time and will immediately regain access to the entire catalog.
- No – you can both own a Musio 1 license and have an active Monthly or Annual subscription. Keeping a subscription active allows access to all new instruments as they are released, without having to wait for a future upgrade opportunity. You can still cancel your subscription at any time, and revert to the content purchased with Musio 1, however you will lose access to any content beyond the scope of the Musio 1 package that was available with your subscription. You can resume your subscription at any time and will immediately regain access to the entire catalog.
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What's the difference between Musio 1 and Musio Lifetime?
- The Lifetime License includes all future instruments, as they are released. Musio 1 is a defined package of instruments, and in the future we will offer additional content as new versions, available as an upgrade to Musio 1.
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Will I have to pay for upgrades in the future?
- Yes, there will be paid upgrades available in the future when more content is added to Musio and we define a new package of collections to be available as Musio 2. Lifetime license holders will not need to pay for upgrades.
- Yes, there will be paid upgrades available in the future when more content is added to Musio and we define a new package of collections to be available as Musio 2. Lifetime license holders will not need to pay for upgrades.
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Will I receive app updates in Musio?
- Yes! All app features and updates will be made available to all users.
- Yes! All app features and updates will be made available to all users.
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What are the payment options for Musio 1?
- Payments are handled via Stripe, and can be made using credit/debit card or other options depending on your region. See the Stripe checkout page for more details about your specific available payment options.
- Payments are handled via Stripe, and can be made using credit/debit card or other options depending on your region. See the Stripe checkout page for more details about your specific available payment options.
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What’s the difference between Musio and Kontakt?
- Musio and Kontakt are two completely different software instruments/plugins. Kontakt is the sampler developed by Native Instruments in which Cinesamples products were originally created and released. Musio is a new software program created by Cinesamples with cloud-connected access to download the particular instruments the user selects, with streamlined controls and playability. For information on the specific features of Cinesamples Kontakt libraries, consult the store page for that product.
- Musio and Kontakt are two completely different software instruments/plugins. Kontakt is the sampler developed by Native Instruments in which Cinesamples products were originally created and released. Musio is a new software program created by Cinesamples with cloud-connected access to download the particular instruments the user selects, with streamlined controls and playability. For information on the specific features of Cinesamples Kontakt libraries, consult the store page for that product.
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What libraries will be in Musio 1 in the future?
- Check out the What's Included page to view which current and upcoming libraries are included in Musio 1! Monthly and annual subscribers will gain instant access to all new instruments as they are released.