8.7Great
Phase Plant is a semi-modular software synthesizer combining wavetable, sample, and noise generators with modular modulation and built-in effects.
Plugin comparison
Phase Plant 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 | Phase Plant | Pigments 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Formats | VST2, VST3, AU (Audio Unit), AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Semi-modular software synthesizer (softsynth) | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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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