KaitoSato IMFMSynth is an 8-operator free-routing FM and wavetable synth. Beta ¥3,000 / $19, list ¥7,400 / $49. VST3, AU, CLAP. DX7 .syx import.
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KaitoSato IMFMSynth vs Phase Plant
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
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8.7Great
Phase Plant is a semi-modular software synthesizer combining wavetable, sample, and noise generators with modular modulation and built-in effects.
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Specs compared
| Signal | KaitoSato IMFMSynth | Phase Plant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ¥3,000 / $19 beta | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | — | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, CLAP | VST2, VST3, AU (Audio Unit), AAX |
| Type | 8-operator free-routing FM + wavetable | Semi-modular software synthesizer (softsynth) |
| Version | 1.0.0 | — |
| Polyphony | 16 voices | — |
| MPE | Yes, ±48 semitones on member channels | — |
| Import | DX7 .syx (32 voices) | — |
| Languages | 9 UI languages | — |
| Windows | 10+ 64-bit, VST3 / CLAP | — |
| macOS | 10.13+ Intel and Apple Silicon, VST3 / AU / CLAP | — |
| License | 3 devices, offline after first activation | — |
| Generators | — | Regular waveforms, wavetables, samples, and noise |
| FM/Modulation | — | Cross-modulate and self-modulate volume, frequency, and phase between all signal generators |
| Effects | — | Three effects lanes; includes Kilohearts Essentials effects |
| MIDI | — | MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support |
| Operating systems | — | Windows and macOS, 64-bit x86 with SSE3; macOS Apple M-series supported |
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