9.1Essential
Keyscape (Spectrasonics) — flagship multi-sampled keyboard instrument. Score 9.1/10, price $399, formats and comparisons.
Plugin comparison
Keyscape vs Spitfire LABS
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.9Great
Spitfire LABS is a free instrument platform of high-quality sampled sounds—pianos, strings, pads, and more—now also available via Splice INSTRUMENT as LABS' new home.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Keyscape comes out ahead (9.1). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Keyscape | Spitfire LABS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | flagship multi-sampled keyboard instrument | — |
| Developer | Spectrasonics | — |
| Typical price | $399 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX (plugin host dependent on current player) |
| Primary job | electric and acoustic keyboard depth | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| Type | — | Free sampled instrument platform |
| Price | — | Free instruments available (optional paid LABS+/subscription content exists) |
| Catalog | — | Pianos, strings, pads, choir, drums, experimental textures, and more |
| Legacy installer | — | https://legacylabs.spitfireaudio.com/download |
| New home | — | Splice INSTRUMENT hosts LABS content for many users |
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