Forma Labs Filament vs InstaChord 2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which midi tool to buy.
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Forma Labs Filament comes out ahead (7.9). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Forma Labs Filament | InstaChord 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, standalone | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Real-time orchestration engine / plugin host | — |
| Hosted instruments | Up to 64 VST3 or AU plugins per instance | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, standalone | — |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | — |
| Price | £149 regular; launch promos have offered £99 | — |
| Activations | Up to three machines (per vendor policy at launch) | — |
| Plugin type | — | MIDI tool / chord creation and sequencing plugin |
| Chord shapes | — | 60+ chord shapes with multiple voicings and inversions |
| Chords per setup | — | Up to 24 different chords switchable via keyboard |
| Playback / hold modes | — | 5 modes |
| Windows | — | Windows 10/11 or higher (64-bit) |
| macOS | — | macOS 10.15 or higher (64-bit) |
See the full plugin database for more comparisons.