Plugin comparison

Audio Modeling PolySWAM vs Dreamtonics Instrument X

Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.

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Synth / Audio Modeling

$399

Audio Modeling's polyphonic SWAM instrument for orchestral sketching and live ensembles. $399 from Audio Modeling, with a 15-day trial.

Synth / Dreamtonics

$99+ / $649 complete

Dreamtonics Instrument X is a neural acoustic-modeling orchestra. Host free with any expansion. Singles $99, Complete Collection 2026 $649.

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