Falcon
Falcon: A deep modular instrument for advanced designers who need sampling, synthesis, and expressive control. Ranked #25 of 26 in Sampler Software by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Paid; best for advanced sound designers wanting a modular instrument.
At a glance
- Editor score6.1 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forAdvanced sound designers wanting a modular instrument
- Free planNo
- Paid from$299 one-time
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- 24 oscillators combine synthesis and sample-based sound generation
- 1,600 presets, 500+ wavetables, and 100+ effects included
- Standalone, AU, AAX, VST, VST3, and MPE support
Where it doesn't
- The one-time price is $299
- Runs only on Windows and macOS
- May exceed the needs of users seeking a simple sampler
Our verdict on Falcon
Falcon is UVI’s semi-modular software instrument for musicians, producers, composers, and sound designers. It combines sampling with multiple synthesis methods, effects, modulation generators, MIDI event processors, scripting, and a factory library. The instrument runs standalone or as a plug-in and supports expressive MPE controllers, making it a strong fit for advanced sound designers who want detailed control over how sounds are created and shaped.
Falcon is sold as a single paid plan at $299 one-time. That plan includes 24 oscillators for synthesis and sample-based sound generation, more than 100 effects, deep modulation generators, customizable MIDI scripts, and event processors. Its factory content includes 1,600 presets and more than 500 wavetables. This combination gives the instrument substantial room for custom sound design, from layered sampled instruments to synthesized patches with extensive modulation and processing. Buyers should choose Falcon when the depth of its modular architecture and included sound library justifies the upfront price.
Platform support covers Windows and macOS, with standalone operation and Audio Unit, AAX, VST, and VST3 formats for digital audio workstation use. Falcon also supports multiple audio and UVI soundbank formats, plus dedicated MPE mapping and presets for expressive controllers. The trade-off is focus: users looking for a straightforward sampler may find its broad synthesis, modulation, scripting, and effects toolkit unnecessary. Falcon is better suited to producers, composers, and sound designers who want one instrument for sampling, synthesis, and detailed patch construction.
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Falcon fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $299 one-time |
| Plugin support | Not verified |
| Sample mapping | Not verified |
| Round-robin playback | Not verified |
| Maximum polyphony | Not verified |
| Granular engine | Not verified |
| Supported sample formats | Not verified |
| Standalone app | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | uvi.net |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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