7.9Good
Forma Labs Filament is a real-time orchestration plugin that hosts up to 64 instruments and turns one keyboard performance into multi-part arrangements.
Plugin comparison
Forma Labs Filament vs Rapid Flow miniGRID
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which midi tool to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
Rapid Flow's $29 MIDI FX sequencer: four lanes, up to 32 steps, ±64 ms per-lane shift, and Omniclock shuffle. VST3 / AU / AAX, 45-day trial, no iLok.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Forma Labs Filament | Rapid Flow miniGRID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | $29 |
| Dubspot Score | 7.9 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Real-time orchestration engine / plugin host | — |
| Hosted instruments | Up to 64 VST3 or AU plugins per instance | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, standalone | — |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | — |
| Price | £149 regular; launch promos have offered £99 | — |
| Activations | Up to three machines (per vendor policy at launch) | — |
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