DSP Bricks Optigan is a software recreation of the 1971 Mattel optical organ, with all 40 program discs, 3 prototype discs, DAW sync, chord detection and spring reverb.
Plugin comparison
Optigan vs Spitfire LABS
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
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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.
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Specs compared
| Signal | Optigan | Spitfire LABS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49 (€49) | Free |
| Dubspot Score | — | 8.9 |
| Formats | Standalone, VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Developer | DSP Bricks | — |
| Models | 1971 Mattel Optigan optical organ | — |
| Content | 40 program discs, 3 prototype discs, multiple revisions for 15 discs | — |
| Playback | Original speed-to-pitch link, upside-down disc loading, Panoptigon disc support | — |
| Sync | DAW tempo sync, Flex pitch and tempo decoupling | — |
| Control | Chord detection, computer-keyboard modes, MIDI in and out | — |
| Effects | Spring reverb emulation | — |
| Formats | Standalone, VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX (plugin host dependent on current player) |
| Systems | macOS 10.13+ (Apple Silicon native), Windows 10 (1607+)/11, 2 GB RAM | — |
| Licence | Single purchase, lifetime licence, 2 activations, free trial | — |
| 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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