How to cancel Output Arcade in singapore: protect your subscription rights and stop billing
Why Output Arcade subscriptions end and when cancellation makes sense
Output Arcade is a music production plugin subscription that delivers the Arcade synthesizer, a constantly refreshed sample library, and daily curated loops and presets. You integrate it seamlessly into Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and other professional digital audio workstations (DAWs).
Your subscription may no longer align with your workflow. Some producers shift to alternative tools, others pause production during slower income months, and many discover they prefer building samples manually rather than relying on a library. The recurring charge of SGD 17.54 monthly or SGD 135 annually represents a commitment that demands active use to justify its cost.
Yafee recognises that cancelling a subscription should never trap you into unwanted renewals or hidden charges. This guide equips you with the legal framework, precise cancellation procedures, and recovery options under Singapore consumer law so you exit cleanly and reclaim budget for tools that serve your creative goals.
What you receive inside an Output Arcade subscription
Your subscription unlocks the Arcade plugin, unlimited access to thousands of loops, presets, and samples, daily library updates curated by Output's production team, and multi-DAW compatibility. If you opt for the yearly plan, you save approximately 36 percent compared to twelve monthly payments, reducing your effective monthly cost to SGD 11.25.
Common reasons producers cancel Output Arcade
You may cancel because you no longer use the plugin regularly, you have switched to a competing plugin ecosystem, you are consolidating software subscriptions, or you are temporarily cutting discretionary expenses. Cancelling promptly prevents future billing cycles and redirects your subscription budget toward immediate production needs.
Output Arcade pricing in singapore dollars
Output converts all prices from USD to SGD at current exchange rates, so your exact charge fluctuates with currency movement and local goods and services tax (GST). The table below reflects current pricing for all Output Arcade and Output One subscription tiers available to Singapore users.
| Subscription plan |
Monthly cost (SGD) |
Annual cost (SGD) |
Effective monthly (annual) |
Best suited for |
| Arcade Monthly |
S$17.54 |
N/A |
N/A |
Flexible, short-term producers |
| Arcade Yearly |
N/A |
S$135.00 |
S$11.25 |
Committed users (36% savings) |
| Output One Monthly |
S$20.24 |
N/A |
N/A |
Full Output ecosystem, flexible billing |
| Output One Yearly |
N/A |
S$162.00 |
S$13.50 |
Complete suite (Arcade, Co-Producer, Thermal, Portal, Movement) |
Prices shown are approximate and subject to real-time exchange rate fluctuations and GST adjustments applied at billing. Your exact charge depends on your payment method, regional tax treatment, and billing date. If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play, your pricing structure and cancellation mechanics differ from Output.com direct subscriptions.
Your consumer rights when cancelling in singapore
Singapore's Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (Cap. 52A) provides statutory protections for distance contracts and digital services, though online subscription cancellations enjoy narrower cooling-off rights than physical goods.
Statutory cooling-off rights for digital services
The Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act grants a cooling-off period of fourteen days for distance contracts, but this right does not apply if you have already downloaded or accessed the digital content. Since Output Arcade delivers immediate plugin access upon payment, your cooling-off window closes the moment you first access the service. Consequently, once you activate your subscription, you cannot rely on statutory cooling-off to recover your fees.
This legal framework means you must decide within your first fourteen days whether Output Arcade meets your production needs. After day fourteen, your cancellation right transitions from a statutory cooling-off entitlement to a contractual right governed by Output's terms of service.
Your legal position on subscription termination
You hold the contractual right to cancel your Output Arcade subscription at any time, subject to Output's stated cancellation terms. Singapore law prohibits automatic renewal traps under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act, which requires that merchants obtain your explicit affirmative consent before charging you for renewal. If Output continues to bill you after you submit a valid cancellation request, you may lodge a complaint with the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) or pursue a chargeback through your payment provider.
How to cancel Output Arcade from your account
Output Arcade supports cancellation directly through your Output account dashboard, which is the standard method and ensures immediate confirmation. The process takes fewer than five minutes and requires no postal correspondence or email chains.
Step 1: log into your Output account
- Navigate to output.com and click "Sign In" in the upper right corner
- Enter your email address and password, then click "Sign In"
- If you use two-factor authentication, complete the verification step
- You should land on your account dashboard
Step 2: access your subscription settings
- Locate and click on "Account" or "Subscriptions" in the left-side navigation menu
- Find the section labeled "Active Subscriptions" or "Billing"
- Identify your Output Arcade or Output One subscription in the list
- Click the subscription name or the "Manage" button next to it
Step 3: initiate cancellation
- On the subscription detail page, locate the "Cancel Subscription" button or link
- Click it; Output will display a confirmation dialog
- Review the cancellation terms and any final billing date shown
- Confirm that you wish to cancel by clicking "Cancel Subscription" again
Step 4: verify your cancellation confirmation
- Output sends a confirmation email to your registered address within minutes
- This email specifies your final access date and any remaining balance or credit
- Retain this email for your records and as proof of cancellation
- Your plugin access terminates on the date shown; you cannot reactivate it mid-cycle without repaying
Alternative method: cancel via registered mail (formal record)
If you require a formal written record or if you cancel during a billing dispute, you may send a cancellation notice via registered mail to Output's registered address. This method creates a documented paper trail and is useful if Output disputes your cancellation date or attempts to bill you after cancellation.
- Obtain Output's current registered postal address from their website or your invoice
- Write a clear letter stating: your full name, email address, Output account ID (from your invoice), and the date you wish cancellation to take effect
- Send the letter via registered mail (with tracking and delivery confirmation)
- Retain your registered mail receipt and delivery confirmation as proof
- Allow ten business days for Output to process your cancellation by mail
Yafee recommends using the online method for speed and immediate confirmation, but preserve the postal method as a backup if Output contests your online cancellation or if you are disputing a charge.
Refunds and access after cancellation
Output Arcade operates on a subscription model with no refunds for partial months; your access ends on your subscription renewal date or your chosen cancellation date, whichever comes first.
What happens to your plugin access after you cancel
Your Arcade plugin ceases to function at the end of your billing period. If you cancel mid-cycle on a monthly subscription, Output does not refund unused days; you retain full access until the first day of the next month. If you cancel a yearly subscription, your access continues until the annual renewal date arrives.
Can you recover unused fees
Output does not issue refunds for unused subscription time under its standard terms. However, if Output continued to bill you after you submitted a valid cancellation request, you hold grounds to dispute the charge. You may contact your bank or card issuer to initiate a chargeback for unauthorized post-cancellation charges, or you may file a complaint with the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) at case.org.sg.
Recovering your files and presets
Before your access terminates, export any custom presets, MIDI files, or samples you created within the Arcade plugin. Download any Output Arcade tutorial files or documentation you wish to retain. After your subscription ends, you cannot recover data stored within the subscription account.
Common cancellation mistakes and how to avoid them
Cancelling a subscription feels straightforward, but missed steps or misunderstandings can leave you vulnerable to unwanted charges. Yafee has compiled the most frequent errors so you execute your cancellation correctly on the first attempt.
Mistake 1: confusing subscription cancellation with plugin uninstallation
Uninstalling the Arcade plugin from your DAW does not cancel your subscription. Removing the software from your computer or system merely deletes the local files; Output's servers continue to process your recurring subscription charge each month. You must formally cancel through your Output account, not through your computer's uninstall process.
Mistake 2: failing to check your confirmation email
After you cancel online, Output sends a confirmation email within minutes. If you do not receive it within one hour, check your spam or promotions folder. Save this email as proof; it shows your cancellation date and final access date. Without this confirmation in your inbox, you have no timestamped evidence if a billing dispute arises later.
Mistake 3: cancelling immediately before your renewal date
If your renewal date is tomorrow and you cancel today, Output will still process the renewal charge because the billing cycle already began. Cancel at least three to five days before your renewal date to prevent the charge. Check your invoice or account dashboard to confirm your exact renewal date before submitting your cancellation.
Mistake 4: assuming credit card decline equals cancellation
If Output's billing system cannot charge your payment method when your renewal date arrives, this does not automatically cancel your subscription. Output marks your account as delinquent and may continue attempting to collect the charge. Proactively cancel through your account portal instead of waiting for a payment failure.
After you cancel: next steps and monitoring
Cancelling is complete, but your work does not finish immediately. Monitor your bank statements and maintain your cancellation confirmation email for six to eight weeks to ensure Output does not bill you again.
Monitor your bank statements for post-cancellation charges
Review your bank or credit card statements weekly for three months after your cancellation date. If Output appears again, contact your bank immediately and file a chargeback dispute, citing your cancellation confirmation email as evidence.
Escalating if Output re-bills you
If you receive a charge after your cancellation date, follow this escalation sequence:
- Log into your Output account and verify that your subscription shows "Cancelled" status
- Email Output's support team with your cancellation confirmation email and the unwanted charge screenshot
- If Output does not respond within seven business days, contact your payment provider to initiate a chargeback
- File a formal complaint with the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) at case.org.sg or by phone at +65 6100 0315
Explore alternatives before you fully exit
Before your access terminates, consider whether a pause or plan downgrade serves you better. If you might return to music production in three to six months, ask Output's support whether you can place your subscription on hold rather than cancel entirely. Some producers shift from Arcade Monthly to Output One Yearly to access additional tools at a lower effective monthly cost.
Comparison: cancellation options and their outcomes
You hold multiple paths to cancellation, each with distinct timelines, legal standing, and evidence trails. The table below summarises your options so you select the method that matches your circumstances.
| Cancellation method |
Processing time |
Confirmation type |
Best use case |
Legal strength |
| Online account portal |
Immediate |
Email confirmation |
Standard; fastest; most producers |
Strong (timestamped confirmation) |
| Registered postal mail |
10 business days |
Registered receipt + delivery proof |
Billing disputes; formal record required |
Very strong (paper trail and registered tracking) |
| Payment provider chargeback |
30-60 days |
Chargeback confirmation from bank |
Post-cancellation re-billing; non-responsive merchant |
Strong (bank dispute mechanism) |
| CASE complaint (Consumers Association of Singapore) |
2-8 weeks |
CASE case number and resolution |
Unresolved disputes; consumer rights breach |
Authoritative (regulatory body) |
Your checklist: confirming successful cancellation
Before you close this guide, work through this checklist to confirm your cancellation is complete and you have preserved all necessary evidence.
- I have logged into my Output account and confirmed my subscription status shows "Cancelled"
- I have received a cancellation confirmation email from Output within one hour
- I have saved the cancellation email and noted the final access date shown
- I have checked my subscription renewal date and confirmed I cancelled at least three days before it
- I have exported and saved any custom presets, files, or data I wish to retain
- I understand that my plugin will stop functioning on the date shown in the confirmation email
- I plan to review my bank statement weekly for the next eight weeks to watch for unauthorized re-billing
- I have noted the Consumers Association of Singapore contact details (case.org.sg, +65 6100 0315) in case I need to escalate a dispute
Summary: cancelling Output Arcade safely and protecting your consumer rights
Output Arcade cancellation is a straightforward process when you follow the correct sequence and preserve your confirmation evidence. You log into your Output account, navigate to your subscription settings, click "Cancel Subscription," and receive an email confirmation within minutes. This online method is faster and carries greater legal weight than postal cancellation because it creates an immediate timestamped record.
Your consumer rights under Singapore's Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act prohibit automatic renewal traps and unauthorised post-cancellation billing. If Output continues to charge you after your cancellation date, you may pursue a chargeback through your bank or escalate to the Consumers Association of Singapore. Retain your cancellation confirmation email and monitor your statements for eight weeks after your final access date terminates.
Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel unwanted subscriptions by providing clear legal frameworks, precise step-by-step procedures, and escalation pathways when merchants resist cancellation requests. Whether you cancel through your online account or pursue a formal complaint with CASE, you now possess the knowledge and tools to exit your Output Arcade subscription cleanly, recover unused funds if applicable, and protect yourself from future unauthorised charges.
For additional guidance on subscription rights across other services, visit Yafee at yafee.com, where our contract law specialists maintain updated cancellation guides, merchant contact databases, and consumer protection resources specific to Singapore. Yafee's mission is to translate complex consumer law into actionable, step-by-step procedures so you reclaim agency over your digital subscriptions and spending.
If you require postal contact details or wish to escalate your cancellation through formal channels, use the following information.
Output's registered cancellation address
Confirm Output's current registered address on your latest invoice or at output.com/contact. Mail your cancellation letter via registered post with delivery confirmation to ensure Output receives your notice and you retain proof of submission. Include your full name, email address, Output account ID, and your requested cancellation date in the body of your letter.
Consumer dispute escalation in singapore
If Output refuses to honour your cancellation or continues billing after your cancellation date, file a complaint with the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE):
- Website: case.org.sg
- Phone: +65 6100 0315
- Email: [email protected]
- Office: 170 Clementi Road, Singapore 129740
CASE investigates consumer disputes and negotiates resolutions with merchants on your behalf at no cost. Bring your cancellation confirmation email, bank statements showing unwanted charges, and any correspondence with Output support to support your case.