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MORPH 3 vs Synplant 2
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.
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MORPH 3 offers two-way signal morphing and tools for shaping transitions, with additional mapping and transient features in PRO. The trial is fully functional, but activation and a compatible audio host are required.
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Synplant 2 pairs audio-driven patch creation with a graphical editor and performance controls. Its Windows host requirement and one-time purchase price are important considerations before choosing it.
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| MORPH 3 | Synplant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | MORPH 3: $149, paid once | Synplant 2: $149, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | zynaptiq.com | soniccharge.com |
| On sound design software | #14 of 32 | #18 of 32 |
MORPH 3: what it does well
- Processes A-to-B and B-to-A morphs simultaneously
- X/Y control enables real-time crossfading
- Formant shifting spans plus or minus 24 semitones
- Fully functional 30-day trial
- Available for macOS and Windows
What to know first
- Requires a compatible 64-bit audio host
- Activation requires an iLok.com account and internet
- No standalone app
- First-generation blue iLok is unsupported
Synplant 2: what it does well
- Genopatch creates patches from audio recordings locally.
- The DNA Editor displays synth settings graphically.
- Includes hundreds of patches.
- Supports VST 2.4, VST3, and Audio Unit 2.
What to know first
- No free plan is offered.
- Windows requires a VST-compatible host.
- The trial lasts 21 days.
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