8.5Great
Dawesome Novum by Dawesome. Spectral + granular instrument building from a single sample—unique creative sampler/synth hybrid.
Plugin comparison
Dawesome Novum vs Phase Plant
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
8.7Great
Phase Plant is a semi-modular software synthesizer combining wavetable, sample, and noise generators with modular modulation and built-in effects.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Phase Plant comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Dawesome Novum | Phase Plant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179 | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU (Audio Unit), AAX |
| Type | Spectral / granular creative instrument | Semi-modular software synthesizer (softsynth) |
| Developer | Dawesome | — |
| Also listed via | Tracktion store | — |
| Generators | — | Regular waveforms, wavetables, samples, and noise |
| FM/Modulation | — | Cross-modulate and self-modulate volume, frequency, and phase between all signal generators |
| Effects | — | Three effects lanes; includes Kilohearts Essentials effects |
| MIDI | — | MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support |
| Operating systems | — | Windows and macOS, 64-bit x86 with SSE3; macOS Apple M-series supported |
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