Chopgrid vs XO
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, XO comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Chopgrid | XO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29 intro / $49 full | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| Formats | Standalone, VST3, AU | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Grid | 16 independent cells, two live banks (A/B), up to 128 files per session | — |
| Sound modules | SB301 monosynth, PIVOT (14 synthesis engines), CHIP, SEQ | — |
| Drum modules | DROM (8-part, 4,500+ one-shots), MASH, UTIL | — |
| Effects | CRUSH, DIRT, FUXT, DLYA, WERB, FILT, GATA | — |
| Randomization | 12-bit randomizers, 4,096 combinations per module | — |
| Plugin formats | Mac standalone app, Mac VST3/AU, Windows VST3 (no AAX) | 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, AAX, plus standalone application |
| macOS requirement | macOS 13 Ventura or higher (Intel or Apple Silicon) | macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit) |
| Windows requirement | Windows 10 or higher | Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) |
| System | 8 GB RAM, 1280 x 800 display, ~350-500 MB disk, internet for authorization | — |
| Included sounds | — | 8700+ one-shot samples |
| Beat presets | — | 240+ fully editable beat presets |
| Installation | — | Internet connection required during installation |
See the full plugin database for more comparisons.