Arcade vs Dawesome Novum
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Dawesome Novum comes out ahead (8.5). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Arcade | Dawesome Novum | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $179 |
| Dubspot Score | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, VST (macOS) | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Pricing model | Subscription, from $12.99/mo USD; royalty-free, cancel anytime | — |
| Library size | 60+ product lines, 4,400+ samplers, 1,300+ chromatic instruments, 64,000+ samples (per Output) | — |
| Plugin formats | 64-bit AAX, AU, VST3 (plus VST on macOS) | — |
| Operating systems | macOS 12+; Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | — |
| RAM | 8GB required, 16GB recommended | — |
| Processor | Intel i5/AMD equivalent (i7 recommended); Apple Silicon M-series supported | — |
| Type | — | Spectral / granular creative instrument |
| Developer | — | Dawesome |
| Also listed via | — | Tracktion store |
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