Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
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Contenders
Dawesome Novum by Dawesome. Spectral + granular instrument building from a single sample, a unique creative sampler/synth hybrid.
Portal is a granular synthesis FX plugin from Output that transforms any audio input into playable, musical granular effects.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Dawesome Novum comes out ahead (8.5). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Dawesome Novum | Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179 | $149 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Spectral / granular creative instrument | — |
| Developer | Dawesome | — |
| Also listed via | Tracktion store | — |
| Presets | — | 250+ presets for instant playability |
| Control | — | Circular XY control linked to granular parameters |
| Built-in FX | — | 7 built-in FX plus a master compressor and filter |
| Time manipulation | — | Powerful time manipulation engine with tempo-synced grain delay |
| Modulation | — | Scale-based pitch modulation, Time Stretch, Pitch Shift, and Humanize controls |
| Apple Silicon | — | Native Apple Silicon compatibility (M1, M2 and beyond) as of v1.2.0 |
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