Dexed
7.6#2 in virtual instrumentsFree planFree planiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
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Virtual Pianist
6.2#13 in virtual instruments$129 one-timemacOSWindows
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| Fact | Dexed | Virtual Pianist |
|---|---|---|
| Plugin formats | The official feature list names VST, Audio Unit and LV2 builds for OS X, Windows and Linux. | Virtual Pianist supports 64-bit VST 2, VST 3, AU 2, and AAX plug-in formats; AU 2 is compatible with Logic Pro X and newer, and AAX Silicon Native is not supported. |
Dexed plans
- DexedFree
- Free softwareFree
Virtual Pianist plans
- Virtual Pianist SCORE$129, paid once
- Virtual Pianist VOGUE$129, paid once
- Virtual Pianist VIBE$12,900, paid once
Pick Dexed if…
Dexed suits musicians looking for a DX7-modeled synth or a MIDI cartridge librarian for the DX7. Its DAW automation, SysEx handling and MPE support may also suit users who want those specific capabilities.
Pick Virtual Pianist if…
It suits music makers who want sampled piano parts or chord-based generated performances in a DAW. SCORE, VOGUE, and VIBE offer different piano models and phrase or style sets.