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chipspeech vs SynthMaster 2
Both stand on software synthesizers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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chipspeech offers a specific vocal-synthesis emulation purpose with both standalone and plugin use. Check that its supported format matches your host before paying the one-time price.
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Choose SynthMaster 2 if you want a semi-modular instrument with varied synthesis methods, substantial preset libraries and multiple desktop plug-in formats. Look elsewhere if you need an unrestricted free version: the demo limits preset saving, duration and preset selection.
Visit SynthMaster 2The facts
| chipspeech | SynthMaster 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | chipspeech: $75, paid once | SynthMaster 2: $9, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | plogue.com | synthmaster.com |
| On software synthesizers | #25 of 38 | #21 of 38 |
chipspeech: what it does well
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Standalone application included
- Supports VST3 and Audio Units
- Supports CLAP and AAX
- One-time payment
What to know first
- No free plan
- Focused on early vocal synthesis emulation
- Costs 75.00 USD one-time
SynthMaster 2: what it does well
- Desktop engine supports a broad range of synthesis methods.
- Includes 2,000 desktop factory presets.
- iPad version includes 1,000 browsable presets.
- Imports waves as waveforms, wavetables or multisamples.
- Visual modulation feedback displays sources and targets during playback.
What to know first
- Demo disables saving presets and stops after 30 minutes.
- iPad version requires iOS 11 or later.
- Desktop formats require at least 2 GB RAM and a 2 GHz CPU.
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