Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
Pigments 6 is a multi-engine flagship soft synth from Arturia. Score 8.9/10, price $199, formats and comparisons.
Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin is a software recreation of the classic Microwave hybrid wavetable synth, with V2 expanding polyphony to 32 voices.
Score verdict
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
| Signal | Pigments 6 | Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | €99 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.9 | 8.3 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | multi-engine flagship soft synth | — |
| Developer | Arturia | — |
| Typical price | $199 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX (per Waldorf distribution) |
| Primary job | wavetable/VA/granular design | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| Instrument type | — | Hybrid wavetable synthesizer recreation |
| Version | — | Microwave 1 Plugin V2 |
| Polyphony | — | Up to 32 voices (V2; original plugin was 8) |
| Price | — | €99 promotional / €149 regular (confirm on Waldorf store) |
| Heritage | — | Based on the 1989 Waldorf Microwave hardware |
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