Surge XT vs VPS Avenger 2
Surge XT
surge-synthesizer.github.ioVPS Avenger 2
vengeance-sound.comSide by side
| Figure | Surge XT | VPS Avenger 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Software Synthesizers | 8.3 (#9) | 7.1 (#24) |
| Effects | The effects architecture has 16 units arranged as scene inserts, sends and master effects, with 27 listed algorithms plus Airwindows effects. | The product includes up to six routable FX buses and 34 FX types. |
| Plugin formats | Official downloads include VST3, AU, CLAP and Linux LV2 builds depending on platform and release. | The installer includes 64-bit VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX versions. |
| Sound library | The product page lists over 2,800 patches and over 700 wavetables. | The product page lists more than 750 presets and a new Factory library with 250 presets, samples, wavetables, and other content. |
| Support | The FAQ directs users who need help to the Surge Synth Team Discord help channel. | The maker provides support by email at [email protected] and links to an Avenger user group on Facebook. |
| Synthesis | Its subtractive hybrid synthesis engine provides two scenes per patch that can be layered or split. | Its oscillators support granular and spectral synthesis, and it includes wavetable editing and sample-based sound design. |
| Windows requirements | Windows support starts at Windows 7 with SSE2, at least 4 GB RAM and a VST3- or CLAP-compatible host. | The stated Windows minimums include an Intel 2.8 GHz CPU with AVX, an OpenGL 3.2-capable GPU, 16 GB RAM, Windows 7 through 11 64-bit, and a 64-bit VST 2.4 host. |
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In their own words
Surge XT
Surge XT is a free, open-source virtual instrument plugin and hybrid synthesizer for making music. Each patch has two scenes that can be layered or split, and each scene has three oscillators with 12 algorithms, including wavetable, FM, string, and audio input. Its listed library includes over 2,800 patches and over 700 wavetables. Other features include 12 LFO units, flexible modulation routing, and 16 effect units with 27 algorithms. Performance support includes MPE, Scala and MTS-ESP microtuning, and Open Sound Control. Surge XT runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with plugin formats varying by platform: CLAP and VST3 on Windows; AU, CLAP, and VST3 on macOS; and CLAP, LV2, and VST3 on Linux. It primarily needs a DAW or another compatible host, though a standalone executable is available. Version 1.3.4 is identified as the stable release for normal production use. The software is licensed under GPL3.
VPS Avenger 2
VPS Avenger 2 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.