Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
Oddment ODD-1V is the plugin version of the ODD-1 hardware granular synthesizer, with two layers, four playheads each, binaural grains and a per-grain filter.
Portal is a granular synthesis FX plugin from Output that transforms any audio input into playable, musical granular effects.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Portal comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Oddment ODD-1V | Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 (early access) / $199 | $149 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, Standalone | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Granular sample synthesizer (plugin of the ODD-1 hardware) | — |
| Layers | 2 polyphonic layers, each with a 60-second stereo buffer | — |
| Playheads | 4 independent per layer, independent pitch and time | — |
| Voices | 8-plus, depending on settings | — |
| Grain detail | Binaural spatialization and per-grain bandpass filter | — |
| Library | 2 GB factory content, 3-plus GB for user samples | — |
| Sample import | WAV, FLAC, MP3; mono or stereo; 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz | — |
| Filters | 2 per voice (LP, HP, BP, BR) | — |
| Saturation | 2 per voice (distortion, bit crush, compression) | — |
| Effects | 2 echo units per layer, plus reverb | — |
| Modulation | 3 envelopes, 4 LFOs, 4 macros, 4 control inputs | Scale-based pitch modulation, Time Stretch, Pitch Shift, and Humanize controls |
| Modes | SYNTH, LIVE, LOOPS | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, standalone; macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows | — |
| Presets | — | 250+ presets for instant playability |
| Control | — | Circular XY control linked to granular parameters |
| Built-in FX | — | 7 built-in FX plus a master compressor and filter |
| Time manipulation | — | Powerful time manipulation engine with tempo-synced grain delay |
| Apple Silicon | — | Native Apple Silicon compatibility (M1, M2 and beyond) as of v1.2.0 |
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