Synth / Synapse Audio
DUNE 3
8.6Great
DUNE 3 is Synapse Audio's software synthesizer combining virtual analog, wavetable and FM synthesis with a dual-oscillator-stack architecture.
Plugin comparison
DUNE 3 vs AIR Hybrid 3
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
Synth / AIR Music Technology
AIR Hybrid 3
6.7Decent
Hybrid 3 is AIR Music Technology's high-definition virtual synthesizer combining analog warmth with digital manipulation across two simultaneous parts.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, DUNE 3 comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | DUNE 3 | AIR Hybrid 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 6.7 |
| Formats | VST2, VST3, Audio Unit (AU), AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Synthesis types | Virtual analog (VA), wavetable, and FM synthesis | — |
| Oscillator architecture | Two oscillator stacks with 32 oscillators each, plus a third oscillator; up to 520 oscillators per note with 8x unison | — |
| Filters | Dual multimode filters with insert effects | — |
| Effects | Two master FX busses with 9 high-quality effects each | — |
| Modulation | Four graphical envelopes (MSEG), three LFOs, and a dual arpeggiator with MIDI file import | — |
| Presets | More than 1000 patches; patch-compatible with DUNE 2 | Over 1,200, including 200+ new patches by AIR sound designers |
| Synthesis architecture | — | Two simultaneous parts, each with 3 oscillators plus a sub-oscillator |
| Per-part modules | — | Filters, LFOs, envelopes, and effects per part |
| Plugin formats | — | VST and AAX (32- and 64-bit), AU (64-bit), plus VST3 |
| Manufacturer | — | AIR Music Technology (inMusic Brands) |
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