Phase Plant vs Rob Papen Predator 3
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
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Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Phase Plant comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Phase Plant | Rob Papen Predator 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | €149 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Formats | VST2, VST3, AU (Audio Unit), AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Semi-modular software synthesizer (softsynth) | Hybrid electronic synthesizer |
| Generators | Regular waveforms, wavetables, samples, and noise | — |
| FM/Modulation | Cross-modulate and self-modulate volume, frequency, and phase between all signal generators | — |
| Effects | Three effects lanes; includes Kilohearts Essentials effects | — |
| MIDI | MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support | — |
| Operating systems | Windows and macOS, 64-bit x86 with SSE3; macOS Apple M-series supported | — |
| Developer | — | Rob Papen |
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