Waves vs Samply
Samply shares the mix. Waves shares the session.
A stereo bounce is perfect once the song is finished. While you're still producing, collaborators need to hear the parts. Waves plays every stem in sync, right in the browser.
1 track · 3:34
Nova Collective EP
- 1Midnight Drive6v33:34
Each track is one stereo bounce. Want the vocal louder? Bounce and upload a new version.
Midnight Drive
Nova Collective · 4 stems
1:21 / 3:34
Download allDrums
wavDrums · 3:34
48 kHz · 24-bit · Stereo
Bass
wavBass · 3:34
48 kHz · 24-bit · Mono
Keys
aiffKeys · 3:34
48 kHz · 24-bit · Stereo
Lead vocal
wavVocals · 3:34
48 kHz · 24-bit · Mono
In Samply
1 track · 3:34
Nova Collective EP
- 1Midnight Drive6v33:34
Each track is one stereo bounce. Want the vocal louder? Bounce and upload a new version.
In Waves
Midnight Drive
Nova Collective · 4 stems
1:21 / 3:34
Download allDrums
wavDrums · 3:34
48 kHz · 24-bit · Stereo
Bass
wavBass · 3:34
48 kHz · 24-bit · Mono
Keys
aiffKeys · 3:34
48 kHz · 24-bit · Stereo
Lead vocal
wavVocals · 3:34
48 kHz · 24-bit · Mono
The bounce-and-upload loop
Built for the multitrack, not just the master
With a stereo bounce
Bounce a new stereo mix every time someone asks to hear the vocal on its own.
Hear inside the mix
Every stem plays in sync. Listeners mute, solo and scrub the parts themselves.
With a stereo bounce
A collaborator sends a new guitar part, so you import it, re-bounce and upload v4.
Parts land in the session
Collaborators upload their own stems and hear them in context straight away.
With a stereo bounce
Type the key and tempo into the notes so the session player knows what to play in.
Session details on upload
Waves detects key, BPM and time signature from the audio when it arrives.
Side by side
How Waves and Samply compare
Both stream lossless audio with time-stamped comments. The difference is what you share: a finished file, or the stems behind it.
| Feature | Samply | Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | ||
| Lossless streamingFull-resolution WAV, AIFF and FLAC playback in the browser. | Included | Included |
| Play every stem together, in syncHear the multitrack, not just a stereo bounce. | Not included | Included |
| Mute and solo individual partsDrop the vocal or isolate the bass while it plays. | Not included | Included |
| Key, BPM and time signature detectedDetected from the audio when you upload. | Partial or requires workarounds | Included |
| Spatial audio playbackDolby Atmos (ADM) and other immersive formats. | Included | Not included |
| Collaboration | ||
| Time-stamped commentsNotes pinned to the exact moment in the song. | Included | Included |
| Version historyStack versions and switch between them. | Included | Included |
| Collaborators add stems to the sessionNew parts slot into the same multitrack and play in sync. | Partial or requires workarounds | Included |
| Masters next to the multitrackThe final master lives beside the stems that made it. | Not included | Included |
| Sharing | ||
| Share links that need no accountListeners press play straight from the link. | Included | Included |
| Passwords and download controlsLock a link and choose whether files can be downloaded. | Included | Included |
| Listener insightsSee who played the track, and for how long. | Included | Included |
Included Partial, add-on, or manual workaround Not included
Samply features are based on its public website and pricing page as of September 2026.
Right tool, right stage
Produce in Waves. Deliver however you like.
Waves is where the song comes together: stems, takes, notes and collaborators in one session. When it's done, the master is already sitting beside its stems, ready to share.
Samply
Final mixes and masters for clients and labels, plus Dolby Atmos deliveries.
Waves
Songs in progress, stems in review, collaborator takes, and the master beside them.
FAQ
Waves or Samply?
Is Waves a replacement for Samply?
It depends on your stage. Samply is excellent for sending finished mixes and masters to clients. Waves covers the production stage before that, when you and your collaborators are still passing stems back and forth. Many producers use Waves while writing and producing, then send the final master however their client prefers.
Does Waves stream lossless audio?
Yes. Files play at the quality you uploaded, including WAV, AIFF and FLAC.
Can I still share a single mix or master?
Yes. Upload a stereo file on its own, or put the master beside its stems so listeners can hear both. Share links work without an account, and you can add a password or turn off downloads.
Does Waves support Dolby Atmos?
Not yet. If you deliver immersive mixes, Samply supports spatial formats on its Pro plan.
How does pricing compare?
Waves Free includes 1 GB and 10 projects. Waves Pro is $12.99 a month for unlimited projects, stems and collaborators, with a 14-day free trial. Samply lists a free Basic plan with 4 GB, plus paid Indie ($5 a month) and Pro ($28 a month) plans on its pricing page.
Share the stems, not another bounce
Drop in your multitrack and send a link your collaborators can mute, solo and comment on.
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