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Magnus Choir vs Trilian

Both stand on virtual instruments. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Magnus Choir

Paid MacWindows

Choose Magnus Choir if your host-based music setup supports its plug-in formats and you want one instrument combining natural and synthetic choirs. Look elsewhere if you need a standalone choir application or a free option.

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Trilian

Paid MacWindows

Choose Trilian if you need a bass instrument with a large sound library, varied electric bass techniques, effects, and standalone or plug-in use. Omnisphere users can also run it inside that interface. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or trial, or cannot install the full library.

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The facts

	Magnus Choir	Trilian
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac, Windows	Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Magnus Choir: $54.90, paid once	Trilian Full Product Boxed: $299, paid once
Plans published	1	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	syntheway.com	spectrasonics.net
On virtual instruments	#22 of 33	#18 of 33

Magnus Choir: what it does well

Combines natural and synthetic choir sounds
Includes 54 presets
Windows VST and VST3 formats included
macOS supports Audio Unit, VST, and VST3
One-time perpetual purchase

What to know first

Requires compatible host software
No standalone app
No free plan
Costs $54.90, paid once

Trilian: what it does well

Core library contains over 34 GB of bass sounds.
More than 60 electric basses span four string configurations.
Includes 33 effects units for sound shaping.
Arpeggiator offers chord voicings and MIDI file capture.
Available as a standalone app and compatible plug-in.

What to know first

No free plan or trial is offered.
Full library installation requires 36 GB of free drive space.
The complete library must be installed for patch compatibility.

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