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Falcon vs Kaivo
Both stand on sound design software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid MacWindows
Choose Falcon if you want a modular instrument with sampling, synthesis, a large factory library and flexible standalone or plugin use. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or more than three simultaneous activations under one license.
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Visit Kaivo The facts
| Falcon | Kaivo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | SonicPass Annual: €240 a year | Kaivo license: $129, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | uvi.net | madronalabs.com |
| On sound design software | #19 of 32 | #23 of 32 |
Falcon: what it does well
- Combines 16 synthesis oscillators and eight sampling oscillators.
- Includes over 100 effects and 1,600 factory presets.
- Works standalone and in VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats.
- Supports MPE controllers and includes dedicated presets.
- Commercial use of included sounds requires no additional license fees or source acknowledgment.
What to know first
- The standalone license starts at $299 one-time.
- Registration and activation require an iLok account and internet connection.
- Limited to three simultaneous activations per license.