DSP-Quattro vs Slate Digital FG-X 2
DSP-Quattro
dsp-quattro.comSlate Digital FG-X 2
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| Figure | DSP-Quattro | Slate Digital FG-X 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49/mo | $16.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Audio Mastering Software | 8.2 (#4) | 7.8 (#15) |
| Plugin formats | Audio Unit (AU) 64-bit | FG-X 2 supports AU, VST2, VST3, and AAX formats with x64 and ARM universal binaries. |
| Purpose | DSP-Quattro combines audio file editing, mastering, audio CD-ROM burning, plug-in hosting, and batch processing. | FG-X 2 is a mastering plugin designed to provide limiting and level control. |
| Support | The maker lists email support and says technical support and bug fixes are provided to the original purchaser for 12 months, subject to the EULA. | Slate Digital provides product documentation and a support request channel. |
Plans
DSP-Quattro
- DSP-Quattro 6.x new license$99 a month
- DSP-Quattro 6.x upgrade$49 a month
- DSP-Quattro 6.x upgrade$49, paid once
- DSP-Quattro 6.x new license$99, paid once
Slate Digital FG-X 2
- Complete Access monthly$19.99 a month
- FG-X 2 perpetual license$149, paid once
- Complete Access annual$199.99 a year
In their own words
DSP-Quattro
DSP-Quattro is a macOS application for editing and mastering audio files, burning audio CD-ROMs, hosting plug-ins, and processing batches. Its editor supports multiple audio formats, waveform editing, sound enhancement, and real-time processing. It hosts 64-bit Audio Unit effects and instruments, but does not load VST plug-ins. Version 6 requires macOS 10.14 or newer and runs natively on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Listed delivery formats include AIFF, WAVE, MP3, M4A, CAF, FLAC, AAC, DDP, raw binary, and dual L/R mono. The demo has no time limit, but saving or exporting audio, exporting DDP, and burning audio CD-ROM are unavailable in it. The new license is listed at $99 a month; the $49 a month upgrade is for customers registered to a previous DSP-Quattro or DSP-AudioCDBuilder version. The license is for personal use and belongs to one owner. Email support is listed, and refunds may be requested within 14 days after purchase.
Slate Digital FG-X 2
Slate Digital FG-X 2 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.