7.8Good
Evolve Dark Matter is Excite Audio's sample-based quad-engine synth for dark drum & bass, techno, and atmospheric low-end textures with morphing macros.
Plugin comparison
Excite Audio Evolve Dark Matter vs Thermal
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
Effect / Output
Thermal
8.3Great
Thermal is an interactive distortion plugin (effect) from Output for multi-stage distortion, filtering, and effects processing.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Thermal comes out ahead (8.3). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Excite Audio Evolve Dark Matter | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39+ | — |
| Dubspot Score | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Formats | VST3, VST, AU, AAX, standalone | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Sample-based / hybrid morphing synthesizer | — |
| Layers | Up to four sample or synth layers | — |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, standalone | — |
| Platforms | macOS 10.15+ (Intel & Apple Silicon); Windows 7+ 64-bit | — |
| Use case | Dark drum & bass, techno, atmospheric low end | — |
| Plugin formats | — | 32 and 64 bit VST, VST3, AU, and AAX |
| macOS | — | OS X 10.9 or higher |
| Windows | — | Windows 7 or higher |
| Memory | — | 8GB minimum, 16GB+ recommended |
| Disk space | — | At least 300 MB free |
| Activations | — | Up to 4 computers simultaneously per license |
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