Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
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Contenders
EZbass is bass software with two sound libraries, MIDI basslines, audio-to-MIDI conversion and tools for creating realistic bass performances.
Sampler / XLN Audio
XO by XLN Audio is a drum sampler and beat-making plugin that visually organizes one-shot samples and lets you build and audition drum patterns.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, XO comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | EZbass | XO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Included basses | 2 (Modern Alembic-style and Vintage Fender Jazz) | — |
| Lowest playable note (Core Library) | A0 | — |
| Hard disk space required | 5 GB free | — |
| RAM | 4 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended) | — |
| OS support | Windows 10 or newer (64-bit); macOS 10.13 or higher (Intel or Apple silicon) | — |
| Authorizations | 2 active simultaneously, up to 4 total | — |
| Included sounds | — | 8700+ one-shot samples |
| Beat presets | — | 240+ fully editable beat presets |
| Plugin formats | — | 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, AAX, plus standalone application |
| macOS requirement | — | macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit) |
| Windows requirement | — | Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) |
| Installation | — | Internet connection required during installation |
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