7.8Good
LOON by Jamstik is a three-layer MPE software instrument combining virtual analog oscillators, multi-sampled instruments and 4-operator FM in parallel signal paths.
Plugin comparison
LOON vs Pigments 6
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
8.9Great
Pigments 6 (Arturia) — multi-engine flagship soft synth. Score 8.9/10, price $199, formats and comparisons.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Pigments 6 comes out ahead (8.9). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | LOON | Pigments 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 intro (regular $99.99) | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 7.8 | 8.9 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Architecture | Three parallel layers, each with stackable instrument groups | — |
| Sound sources | Virtual analog oscillators, multi-sampled instruments, 4-operator FM | — |
| Per-layer processing | Filter module plus dedicated effects chain | — |
| Modulation | LFOs, ADSR envelopes, multi-segment envelopes, MIDI CC | — |
| Macros | Six assignable macros mappable across layers and groups | — |
| Expression | Full MPE — per-note pitch bend and independent per-note response | — |
| Presets | 200+ factory presets; loads legacy Jamstik Creator sound packs | — |
| User sampling | Not supported | — |
| Plugin formats | Standalone app plus VST3, AU and AAX | — |
| macOS requirement | OS X 10.13 or later (macOS 10.15 recommended), 4GB RAM minimum | — |
| Windows requirement | Windows 7 or later (Windows 10 recommended), 4GB RAM minimum | — |
| Storage | 7.55GB | — |
| Release date | July 15, 2026 | — |
| Product type | — | multi-engine flagship soft synth |
| Developer | — | Arturia |
| Typical price | — | $199 |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | — | wavetable/VA/granular design |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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