Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
Chopgrid by Broekn Labs is a chance-based grid sampler that fills 16 cells from random files, with 14 synthesis engines, a drum machine, and glitch FX.
Sampler / XLN Audio
XO by XLN Audio is a drum sampler and beat-making plugin that visually organizes one-shot samples and lets you build and audition drum patterns.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, XO comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Chopgrid | XO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29 intro / $49 full | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| Formats | Standalone, VST3, AU | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Grid | 16 independent cells, two live banks (A/B), up to 128 files per session | — |
| Sound modules | SB301 monosynth, PIVOT (14 synthesis engines), CHIP, SEQ | — |
| Drum modules | DROM (8-part, 4,500+ one-shots), MASH, UTIL | — |
| Effects | CRUSH, DIRT, FUXT, DLYA, WERB, FILT, GATA | — |
| Randomization | 12-bit randomizers, 4,096 combinations per module | — |
| Plugin formats | Mac standalone app, Mac VST3/AU, Windows VST3 (no AAX) | 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, AAX, plus standalone application |
| macOS requirement | macOS 13 Ventura or higher (Intel or Apple Silicon) | macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit) |
| Windows requirement | Windows 10 or higher | Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) |
| System | 8 GB RAM, 1280 x 800 display, ~350-500 MB disk, internet for authorization | — |
| Included sounds | — | 8700+ one-shot samples |
| Beat presets | — | 240+ fully editable beat presets |
| Installation | — | Internet connection required during installation |
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