Black Octopus Sound vs Loopcloud:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Loopcloud had more branded searches than Black Octopus Sound among sample pack sites worldwide. Loopcloud had about 14,800 branded searches, while Black Octopus Sound had 1,000. Loopcloud made up 4.5% of all sample pack site searches we track, and Black Octopus Sound accounted for 0.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sample pack sites, Black Octopus Sound and Loopcloud each appeared in two of the five answers. Black Octopus Sound and Loopcloud were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Loopcloud, about 15 searches for every 1 for Black Octopus Sound
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
Follow Black Octopus Sound vs Loopcloud and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top sample pack sites in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Black Octopus Sound was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Loopcloud was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Black Octopus Sound and Loopcloud were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Splice1st
Cymatics2nd
Loopmasters3rd
The Drum Broker4th
Ghosthack5th
Black Octopus Sound6th
Loopcloud7th
LANDR8th
Tracklib9th
Looperman–- +4 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Splice4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cymatics4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Loopmasters3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tracklib2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Loopcloud2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LANDR2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
The Drum Broker2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ghosthack2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Black Octopus Sound2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Looperman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about sample pack sites
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where can I get good sample packs?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sites for drum samples?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sample pack websites?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sample packs”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“free sample packs”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Black Octopus Sound or Loopcloud more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Black Octopus Sound and Loopcloud by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 sample pack sites we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Loopcloud, Black Octopus Sound. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Looperman | SampleFocus | Splice | Tracklib | Loopcloud | Loopmasters | LANDR | Cymatics | The Drum Broker | Ghosthack | Producer Loops | ADSR Sounds | Black Octopus Sound | Noiiz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 52% | 15.6% | 6.7% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 0.41% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.8% | 16.2% | 7.4% | 7.3% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.96% | 0.43% | 0.51% | 0.35% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.9% | 19.1% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.93% | 0.93% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.41% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.7% | 19% | 6.7% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.41% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.9% | 19.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.96% | 0.78% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.51% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.7% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.96% | 0.77% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| May 2026 | 54.3% | 20% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.97% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.97% | 0.78% | 0.27% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Jun 2026 | 50% | 22.4% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.73% | 0.3% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.9% | 19% | 6.8% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.31% | 0.41% | 0.28% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.2% | 19.6% | 7.6% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.95% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.95% | 0.77% | 0.26% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.2% | 23% | 7.1% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.74% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
| Oct 2026 | 50.2% | 22.5% | 6.9% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.88% | 0.73% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
How has branded search for Black Octopus Sound and Loopcloud changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Loopcloud was ahead of Black Octopus Sound in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Black Octopus Sound’s share of searches among sample pack sites worldwide moved from 0.49% to 0.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Loopcloud’s share of searches among sample pack sites worldwide moved from 4.7% to 4.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for sample pack sites worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Loopcloud gained share of searches among sample pack sites worldwide, from 3.1% to 4.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Black Octopus Sound worldwide fell 47.4% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1K in October 2026.
How are Black Octopus Sound’s and Loopcloud’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Black Octopus Sound’s and Loopcloud’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Black Octopus Sound
1 branded search term
- black octopus sound
Loopcloud
1 branded search term
- loopcloud
Other head-to-heads among sample pack sites

Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.