Dexed vs Arturia DX7 V
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Arturia DX7 V comes out ahead (8.5). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Dexed | Arturia DX7 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $149 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Formats | VST, AU, LV2, Standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | FM synthesizer (Yamaha DX7 model) + SysEx librarian | FM synthesizer |
| License | Free / GPL v3 open source | — |
| Synthesis | 6-operator FM (DX7-style) | — |
| Cartridge tools | MIDI cartridge librarian/manager for DX7 SysEx | — |
| Formats | VST, AU, LV2 (platform-dependent); standalone builds | — |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | — |
| Inspiration | — | Yamaha DX7 |
| Developer | — | Arturia |
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