Dexed vs KORG Collection
Dexed
asb2m10.github.io
KORG Collection
korg.comSide by side
| Figure | Dexed | KORG Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $15.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Virtual Instruments | 8.9 (#1) | 7.9 (#8) |
| Operating systems | The official feature list names OS X, Windows and Linux support. | The listed requirements are macOS 12 Monterey or higher and Windows 11 or higher, with the latest updates. |
| What it does | Dexed is a multi-platform FM synthesizer plugin modeled closely on Yamaha's DX7 and also works as a MIDI cartridge librarian. | KORG Collection is a suite of software instruments that recreates the sound and behavior of legendary KORG synthesizers. |
Plans
KORG Collection
- KORG Collection 6 via Splice Rent-To-Own$15.99 a month
- KORG Collection 6$399, paid once
In their own words
Dexed
Dexed is a free synth plugin and standalone app modeled on the Yamaha DX7. It runs on Linux, macOS and Windows, with VST, AU and LV2 plugin formats. Its sound engine follows the original DX7’s characteristics and includes Modern, Mark I and OPL Series engine types. Dexed also serves as a MIDI cartridge librarian for the DX7: it can load and save DX7/TX7 SysEx programs, save an individual program to a separate SysEx file, and exchange DX7 SysEx messages, including controller change. A single panel exposes 144 DAW-automatable DX7 parameters, and each operator has a real-time VU meter. Microtuning and MPE support were contributed by the Surge Synthesizer Team. Dexed is free software under GPL v3, at free. The project says documentation is minimal and cautions against expecting a perfect DX7 clone. Release 1.0.1 fixes scaling issues and rebuilds the Linux binary for older glibc versions.
KORG Collection
KORG Collection has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.