Surge XT
7.2#4 in virtual instrumentsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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Virtual Pianist
6.2#13 in virtual instruments$129 one-timemacOSWindows
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| Fact | Surge XT | Virtual Pianist |
|---|---|---|
| Plugin formats | Official downloads include VST3, AU, CLAP and Linux LV2 builds depending on platform and release. | 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. |
Surge XT plans
- Surge XTFree
Virtual Pianist plans
- Virtual Pianist SCORE$129, paid once
- Virtual Pianist VOGUE$129, paid once
- Virtual Pianist VIBE$12,900, paid once
Pick Surge XT if…
Surge XT suits music makers and sound designers seeking a synthesizer plugin across Windows, macOS, or Linux. It can also suit developers, designers, testers, and content creators interested in contributing to the project.
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.