8.5Great
Arturia DX7 V by Arturia. Full DX7 FM recreation with expanded operators and modern extras—the pro commercial counterpart to free Dexed.
Plugin comparison
Arturia DX7 V vs Pigments 6
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.9Great
Pigments 6 (Arturia) — multi-engine flagship soft synth. Score 8.9/10, price $199, formats and comparisons.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Pigments 6 comes out ahead (8.9). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Arturia DX7 V | Pigments 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | FM synthesizer | — |
| Inspiration | Yamaha DX7 | — |
| Developer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Product type | — | multi-engine flagship soft synth |
| Typical price | — | $199 |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | — | wavetable/VA/granular design |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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