Synth / u-he
u-he Bazille
8.4Great
A polyphonic modular software synthesizer with digital oscillators based on phase distortion and FM, multimode filters, and patch-cord modulation.
Plugin comparison
u-he Bazille vs AIR Hybrid 3
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
Synth / AIR Music Technology
AIR Hybrid 3
6.7Decent
Hybrid 3 is AIR Music Technology's high-definition virtual synthesizer combining analog warmth with digital manipulation across two simultaneous parts.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, u-he Bazille comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | u-he Bazille | AIR Hybrid 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 6.7 |
| Formats | VST3, AU (AUv2), AAX, CLAP | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Oscillators | 4 digital oscillators with FM, phase distortion, and fractal resonance | — |
| Filters | 4 self-oscillating multimode filters with up to 6 parallel outputs each | — |
| Modulation | 4 ADSR envelopes, 2 LFOs (3 parallel outputs each), 2 mapping generators (up to 128 steps), 4 Multiplex modules | — |
| Sequencer | 16-step morphing sequencer per voice with 8 snapshots | — |
| Effects | 4 effects: stereo delay, distortion, phaser, spring reverb | — |
| Polyphony | Up to 16 voices | — |
| Synthesis architecture | — | Two simultaneous parts, each with 3 oscillators plus a sub-oscillator |
| Presets | — | Over 1,200, including 200+ new patches by AIR sound designers |
| Per-part modules | — | Filters, LFOs, envelopes, and effects per part |
| Plugin formats | — | VST and AAX (32- and 64-bit), AU (64-bit), plus VST3 |
| Manufacturer | — | AIR Music Technology (inMusic Brands) |
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