Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
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Contenders
The Legend HZ is an analog-modeled software synthesizer by Synapse Audio, developed with composer Hans Zimmer, emulating a classic vintage hardware synth.
A software emulation of the classic Prophet-5 Rev 2 polyphonic analog synthesizer, with modeled VCOs, SSM filter, Poly-Mod, and effects.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Synapse Audio Legend HZ comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Synapse Audio Legend HZ | Arturia Prophet-5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €179 | $149 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Formats | VST 2, VST 3, Audio Unit (AU), AAX | VST, VST3, Audio Unit (AU), AAX, NKS, Standalone |
| Oscillators | 6 high-quality VA oscillators | 2 modeled SSM VCOs with 5 waveforms, noise generator, hard-sync |
| Polyphony modes | Unison, Mono, 4-, 8- and 12-voice | — |
| Engine | 8x oversampled | — |
| Factory presets | 200 | — |
| Sequencer / modulation | 32-step sequencer, modulation matrix, MSEG | — |
| Compatibility | MPE and NKS support; native Apple Silicon (M1-M4) | — |
| Emulated hardware | — | Prophet-5 Rev 2 |
| Filter | — | Modeled SSM 2040 low-pass filter |
| Modulation | — | Poly-Mod |
| Arpeggiator | — | 5-pattern arpeggiator |
| Effects | — | 16 built-in effects across 3 configurable slots |
| Microtuning | — | MPE and MTS-ESP compatible |
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