Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
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Contenders
Arturia DX7 V by Arturia. Full DX7 FM recreation with expanded operators and modern extras, the pro commercial counterpart to free Dexed.
FM8 is Native Instruments' digital FM synthesizer with eight operators and a modern interface, the successor to FM7.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Arturia DX7 V comes out ahead (8.5). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Arturia DX7 V | FM8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $99.00 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | Standalone, VST, VST3, AU (macOS only), AAX |
| Type | FM synthesizer | — |
| Inspiration | Yamaha DX7 | — |
| Developer | Arturia | — |
| Synthesis | — | FM (frequency modulation) synthesis |
| Operators | — | 8 operators, freely combinable in algorithms |
| Presets | — | Over 1,200 presets |
| Effects | — | 12 built-in high-quality effects |
| Platforms | — | Windows (64-bit) and macOS (64-bit) |
| Plugin formats | — | VST, VST3, AAX (Win); VST, VST3, AU, AAX (Mac) |
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