Head-to-head · Software Synthesizers
SynthMaster 2 vs Falcon
SynthMaster 2 leads on 1 check, Falcon on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSynthMaster 2 · 7.8/10
- Most featuresFalcon · 2 of 2
SynthMaster 2 scores higher on our rubric for software synthesizers: 7.8 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #15 and #27.
SynthMaster 2 leads on included presets: 2000 presets versus 1600 presets.
SynthMaster 2 is the better fit for broad synthesis at a low one-time price. Falcon is the better fit for advanced synthesis and sample-based sound design.
- SynthMaster 2 fits best
Broad synthesis at a low one-time price
- Falcon fits best
Advanced synthesis and sample-based sound design
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Side by side
| Feature | SynthMaster 2 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | Falcon 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #15 in Software Synthesizers | #27 in Software Synthesizers |
| Best for | Broad synthesis at a low one-time price | Advanced synthesis and sample-based sound design |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $49 one-time | $299 one-time |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features SynthMaster 2 1/2 · Falcon 2/2 | ||
| Standalone app | ✓ | ✓ |
| MPE support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Synthesis engine | Modular | Modular |
| Plugin formats | VST, AAX, Audio Unit | Audio Unit, AAX, VST, VST3 |
| Supported platforms | Windows_macos | Windows_macos |
| Included presets | 2000 presets (best) | 1600 presets |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | SynthMaster 2 is a two-layer semi-modular software synthesizer and effect plug-in for Windows and macOS. It suits producers and sound designers who want virtual-analog, additive, wavetable, frequency-modulation, physical-modeling and… Read the review → |
Falcon is UVI's semi-modular software instrument for musicians, producers, composers, and sound designers who need both synthesis and sample-based sound generation. Its architecture combines 24 oscillators, deep modulation generators, MIDI… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SynthMaster 2 — where it wins
- Six synthesis methods, including wavetable, FM and physical modeling
- 64-slot modulation matrix with 48 modulation sources
- 2,000 presets plus standalone and VST, Audio Unit and AAX support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is offered
- Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS
- The included factory library contains 2,000 presets
Falcon — where it wins
- 24 oscillators combine synthesis and sample-based sound generation
- 100+ effects, deep modulation, scripting, and MIDI event processing
- Standalone and AU, AAX, VST, and VST3 operation with MPE support
Where it doesn't
- The one-time USD 299 price is a significant upfront commitment
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple synthesizer users
- It supports Windows and macOS, with no other platforms listed
- SynthMaster 27.8/10 · Paid
A broad Windows and macOS synthesizer with deep modulation at a $49 one-time price.
Visit KV331 AudioFull verdict → - Falcon7.2/10 · Paid
A deep, high-priced instrument for advanced synthesis, sampling, and modulation.
Visit UVIFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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