RAPID
6.1#17 in software synthesizers€179.99 one-timemacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | RAPID | Vital |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial use | The FAQ says RAPID may be used in commercial music productions without limitations or royalties. | The EULA permits commercial and noncommercial music production and creation of commercial samples, but forbids redistribution of unaltered included content. |
| License | The FAQ says customers may install and activate the product on all their personally owned devices. | The public source repository is GPLv3; proprietary use requires a separate license, and source builds cannot use Vital trademarks or its web services. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says personal data is processed under German data privacy laws and describes Google Analytics use with IP anonymization. | Vital Audio says it does not sell user data and collects only information necessary to provide its services. |
| Product | RAPID is a modern polyphonic hybrid synthesizer with a layer engine for shaping sounds. | Vital is a spectral warping wavetable synthesizer. |
| Support | The maker accepts support enquiries about accounts, orders, products, bugs, and feature suggestions through its contact page. | Subscribers receive prioritized support through private Discord channels or the forum. |
RAPID plans
- RAPID Synthesizer€179.99, paid once
Vital plans
- BasicFree
- Subscription$5 a month
- Plus$25, paid once
- Pro$80, paid once
Pick RAPID if…
RAPID suits music producers using Windows or macOS DAWs and looking for layered wavetable, multisample, and granular synthesis. It also fits commercial production when the licensed version is used.
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.