8.6Great
Cherry Audio GX-80 by Cherry Audio. A flagship dual-layer poly synth inspired by Yamaha GX-1/CS-80 territory—huge sound at a friendly Cherry Audio price.
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
Contenders
Cherry Audio GX-80 by Cherry Audio. A flagship dual-layer poly synth inspired by Yamaha GX-1/CS-80 territory—huge sound at a friendly Cherry Audio price.
Pigments 6 (Arturia) — multi-engine flagship soft synth. Score 8.9/10, price $199, formats and comparisons.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Pigments 6 comes out ahead (8.9). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Cherry Audio GX-80 | Pigments 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59 | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Dual-layer polyphonic synthesizer | — |
| Inspiration | Yamaha GX-1 / CS-80 lineage | — |
| Developer | Cherry Audio | Arturia |
| Product type | — | multi-engine flagship soft synth |
| Typical price | — | $199 |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | — | wavetable/VA/granular design |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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