Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
Addictive Keys is XLN Audio's sample-based virtual instrument plugin featuring four recorded acoustic and electric keyboard instruments.
Arturia Augmented Grand Piano by Arturia. Hybrid acoustic + synth piano from Arturia Augmented: playable grands that morph into designed piano textures.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Addictive Keys comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Addictive Keys | Arturia Augmented Grand Piano |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Formats | VST, AU, AAX (64-bit), Standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Instruments included | Studio Grand, Modern Upright, Electric Grand, Mark One | — |
| Mac requirements | macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit) | — |
| Windows requirements | Windows 10, 11 (64-bit) | — |
| Presets | Presets arranged in ExploreMaps with preview | — |
| Microphone options | Mix and match microphone setups per instrument | — |
| Supported hosts | Ableton Live 10+, Logic Pro 10+, Pro Tools 11+, FL Studio 20+, Reason 10.3+, Reaper 5+, Cubase 10+, Cakewalk by Bandlab | — |
| Type | — | Hybrid piano instrument |
| Series | — | Arturia Augmented |
| Developer | — | Arturia |
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