Falcon
Falcon is a creative hybrid instrument that combines sampling and synthesis for music production.
What Falcon is
Falcon is a creative hybrid instrument that combines sampling and synthesis for music production. Its 24 oscillators include 16 synthesis oscillators and eight sampling oscillators, alongside a modular synthesis engine, deep modulation, and scriptable MIDI processors and event tools. It also includes more than 100 effects, 1,600 factory presets and over 500 wavetables. Falcon supports MPE controllers and includes dedicated presets for them. It runs as a standalone app or as a plugin in VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats. System support covers Windows 10/11 and macOS 10.14–15 on Intel and ARM, with channel configurations up to 10.2 and sample rates up to 192 kHz. Other options include SonicPass at €24/month or €240/year, both including Falcon and access to more than 1,000 instruments and effects, and SonicBundle at $799 once for 116 UVI products. Registration and activation require a free iLok account and internet connection; Falcon can be used offline afterward. A license allows up to three simultaneous activations, and registered users receive free updates.
Good
- Combines 16 synthesis and eight sampling oscillators.
- Includes more than 100 effects.
- Supports MPE controllers with dedicated presets.
- Runs standalone and in four plugin formats.
- Registered users receive free updates.
Watch out
- Registration and activation require an iLok account and internet.
- Supports Windows and macOS only.
Who it suits
Falcon suits music creators looking for both sampling and synthesis, with extensive modulation and MPE support. It is available to Windows and macOS users who need either standalone or plugin operation.
Verdict
Falcon brings sampling, synthesis, effects and modulation together, with standalone and plugin use. Consider its activation requirement and the listed license options before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Falcon's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SonicPass Monthly | €24 a month | unlimited access to 1,000+ instruments and effects · Falcon included · future releases included · €24 / month; cancel anytime |
| SonicPass Annual | €240 a year | unlimited access to 1,000+ instruments and effects · Falcon included · future releases included · €240 paid upfront; 2 months free |
| SonicBundle | $799, paid once | 116 UVI products · permanent non-expiratory license · up to 3 concurrent activations · $799 |
The facts
Each one read from Falcon's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio capabilities
- Falcon supports channel configurations up to 10.2 and sample rates up to 192 kHz.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Authorization
- Falcon requires a free iLok account and internet connection for registration and activation; it can be used offline afterward.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Commercial use
- The license permits commercial recording use of included sounds and samples without additional license fees or source acknowledgment.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Effects
- Falcon includes more than 100 effects.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Factory content
- Falcon includes 1,600 factory presets and more than 500 wavetables.checked 1 Oct 2026
- License activations
- A Falcon license allows up to three simultaneous activations on computers or iLok keys.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Modulation and events
- Falcon provides deep modulation plus scriptable MIDI processors and event tools.checked 1 Oct 2026
- MPE
- Falcon is fully compatible with expressive MPE controllers and includes dedicated presets.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- Falcon supports Windows 10/11 and macOS 10.14–15, on Intel and ARM.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Oscillators
- Falcon includes 24 oscillators, with 16 synthesis oscillators and 8 sampling oscillators.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Plugin formats
- Falcon runs standalone and supports VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Product type
- Falcon is a creative hybrid instrument combining sampling and synthesis.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Soundware compatibility
- Falcon is compatible with all UVI and UVI-Powered instruments, including products from Acousticsamples and VI Labs.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- UVI says it will do its utmost to provide necessary support through its support service for technical difficulties.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Updates
- Falcon updates are free for registered users.checked 1 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- 159 rue Amelot, 75011 Paris, Francechecked 28 Sep 2026
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