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DefleMask vs Synth1
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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DefleMask combines system-specific sound tools, sequencing, and several export formats in a cross-platform tracker. The current version is a one-time purchase; the free Legacy edition is an unsupported 32-bit demo.
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Synth1 offers a range of synthesis and sound-shaping tools in a free DAW plugin. Check the listed operating-system and processor requirements, and note that Mac presets are a separate download.
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| DefleMask | Synth1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | DefleMask Mobile: $6.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | deflemask.com | daichilab.sakura.ne.jp |
| On software synthesizers | #6 of 38 | #10 of 38 |
DefleMask: what it does well
- Supports multiple classic sound systems
- Exports VGM, WAV, ROM, and visualization videos
- Includes real-time MIDI and chord input
- PareidoLink supports live collaboration
- Available on desktop and mobile platforms
What to know first
- Files are limited to 144 samples
- Legacy is unsupported and 32-bit only
- Current version costs 14.99 USD once
Synth1: what it does well
- Free plugin for Windows and macOS.
- Includes two oscillators and a sub-oscillator.
- Lists 32-note polyphony and 128 presets.
- Commercial music use is permitted.
What to know first
- Not multitimbral.
- Mac factory presets require a separate download.
- M1 support is unconfirmed.
- English manual is incomplete.
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