Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
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.
Output Substance is a multi-mode sample instrument for modern basses, designed hits, and hybrid low-end sound design.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Output Substance comes out ahead (8.3). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Excite Audio Evolve Dark Matter | Output Substance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39+ | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Formats | VST3, VST, AU, AAX, standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Sample-based / hybrid morphing synthesizer | Multi-mode sample instrument |
| Layers | Up to four sample or synth layers | — |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Platforms | macOS 10.15+ (Intel & Apple Silicon); Windows 7+ 64-bit | — |
| Use case | Dark drum & bass, techno, atmospheric low end | — |
| Developer | — | Output |
| Typical price | — | $199 |
| Primary job | — | Designed basses, hits, and hybrid low-end |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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