Falcon
6.1#16 in software synthesizersFrom €240 a yearmacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | Falcon | Vital |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial use | The license permits commercial recording use of included sounds and samples without additional license fees or source acknowledgment. | The EULA permits commercial and noncommercial music production and creation of commercial samples, but forbids redistribution of unaltered included content. |
| Oscillators | Falcon includes 24 oscillators, with 16 synthesis oscillators and 8 sampling oscillators. | The oscillators are designed for low noise and near-alias-free output, and unison uses SSE optimizations for CPU efficiency. |
| Plugin formats | Falcon runs standalone and supports VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats. | The official factsheet lists VST, VST3, AU and LV2 formats. |
| Support | UVI says it will do its utmost to provide necessary support through its support service for technical difficulties. | Subscribers receive prioritized support through private Discord channels or the forum. |
Falcon plans
- SonicPass Monthly€24 a month
- SonicPass Annual€240 a year
- SonicBundle$799, paid once
Vital plans
- BasicFree
- Subscription$5 a month
- Plus$25, paid once
- Pro$80, paid once
Pick Falcon if…
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.
Pick Vital if…
Vital suits musicians and sound designers looking for a wavetable synth with extensive modulation and sample-to-wavetable tools. It supports MPE and microtonal tuning, and runs on listed desktop operating systems.