Output’s new AI plugin Co-producer makes finding the right samples effortless, and it works right inside your DAW

Key Takeaways

• Co-Producer uses AI to help you find samples that match your music’s rhythm and harmony, saving you time.
• For $9.99/month, you get unlimited access to professionally-made, royalty-free samples.
• The plugin works within your existing DAW and pairs well with Output’s Arcade plugin.

Output just launched Co-Producer, a new AI-powered plugin that helps music producers find the right samples faster. Released on March 25, 2025, this tool tackles a common headache for producers – spending too much time searching for samples that actually fit their tracks.

Co-Producer works with any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and analyzes what you’re working on to suggest samples that match your project’s harmony and rhythm. The cool thing is you can hear how these samples sound within your actual project since they automatically sync to your key and tempo. When you find something you like, just drag and drop it directly into your project without switching screens.

What makes this different from other sample tools is that Output isn’t using AI to create the samples – they’re all made by real musicians. The AI just helps you find the right ones more quickly. According to Output, producers find samples they want to use about 73% of the time, which is pretty impressive compared to the usual hunt-and-peck approach.

What You Get with Output’s AI sample plugin:

• No More Credit Systems: Unlike many sample services, Output charges a flat $9.99 monthly fee for unlimited access to all samples – no extra charges or complicated credit systems.
• Quality Samples: All samples are created by professional sound designers and producers, with new content added daily.
• Works With Arcade: If you already use Output’s Arcade plugin, you can drop samples from Co-Producer into it to slice, chop, and transform them into playable instruments.

Why It Matters

Output’s founder, Gregg Lehrman, says they developed Co-Producer after talking with thousands of producers who were frustrated with how much time they wasted searching for the right sounds. The company’s approach keeps human creativity central – the AI is just there to speed up the boring parts of the process.

For existing Arcade users, Output is offering a 60-day free trial of Co-Producer. The company also mentioned they’ll be rolling out more features in the coming months.

This plugin joins a growing ecosystem of AI mixing and mastering tools that are changing how producers work. While tools like TwoShot focus on AI-generated samples, Co-Producer takes a different approach by using AI to help you find human-created samples that fit your project perfectly.

If you’re interested in other ways AI can help your music production workflow, check out my AI music tool directory to transform your creative process.