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
Synth / AIR Music Technology
Hybrid 3 is AIR Music Technology's high-definition virtual synthesizer combining analog warmth with digital manipulation across two simultaneous parts.
Reaktor 6 is Native Instruments' modular sound studio for building and playing custom synths, samplers, effects, and sequencers.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Reaktor 6 comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | AIR Hybrid 3 | Reaktor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $199.00 |
| Dubspot Score | 6.7 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | Stand-alone, VST, AU (macOS only), AAX |
| 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) | — |
| Architecture | — | Two structural levels: Primary (graphical signal-flow, event/MIDI/OSC processing) and Core (runtime machine-code audio compiler for custom DSP) |
| Modular Blocks | — | Includes Blocks Base and Blocks Primes for patching modular synths, effect chains, and sequencers; expandable ecosystem |
| Operating system | — | macOS 13, 14, or 15 (latest update) or Windows 10/11 (64-bit, latest Service Pack) |
| CPU & RAM | — | Intel Core i5 or equivalent; Apple Silicon native or via Rosetta 2; 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended) |
| Plugin formats (macOS) | — | Stand-alone, VST, AU, AAX (64-bit) |
| Plugin formats (Windows) | — | Stand-alone, VST, AAX (64-bit) |
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