Falcon
Falcon: A deep sound-design instrument for advanced synthesis, sampling, and expressive control. Ranked #7 of 32 in Sound Design Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for advanced synthesis and sample-based sound creation.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forAdvanced synthesis and sample-based sound creation
- Free planNo
- Paid from$299 one-time
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- 24 oscillators and 100+ effects support detailed sound design
- Deep modulation, MIDI scripting, and MPE expand sound-shaping control
- 1,600 presets and 500+ wavetables provide a substantial starting library
Where it doesn't
- The one-time price is $299 with no free plan
- Available on Windows and macOS only
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrow workflows
Our verdict on Falcon
Falcon is a semi-modular software instrument from UVI that combines sampling and synthesis in one sound-design environment. It is aimed at musicians, producers, composers, and sound designers who want extensive control over generated and sampled sounds. The instrument includes 24 oscillators covering synthesis and sample-based sound generation, deep modulation generators, customizable MIDI scripts, event processors, and a factory library with 1,600 presets and 500+ wavetables. It can run as a standalone application or inside a digital audio workstation.
According to the published plan, Falcon costs $299 USD as a one-time purchase. The single plan includes 100+ effects spanning delays, reverbs, modulation, filters, EQ, dynamics, and other categories, along with the synthesis, sampling, modulation, scripting, and preset features. There is no free plan. This pricing structure suits buyers looking for a full sound-design instrument rather than a limited entry-level synthesizer, especially when the included factory library and broad processing tools are relevant to the workflow.
Platform support covers Windows and macOS, with Audio Unit, AAX, VST, and VST3 plug-in formats in addition to standalone operation. Falcon also supports MPE controllers through dedicated mapping and presets, plus import and streaming for multiple audio and UVI soundbank formats. Choose Falcon if advanced synthesis, sample manipulation, modulation, MIDI processing, and expressive controller support are central requirements. Buyers seeking a narrower instrument or a lower-cost way to explore synthesis should consider a more focused alternative.
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Falcon fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $299 one-time |
| Primary workflow | Not verified |
| Standalone app | Yes |
| Sample import | Not verified |
| Plugin formats | Audio Unit, AAX, VST, VST3 |
| Surround audio | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Not verified |
| 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 |
Alternatives to Falcon
- CsoundA free, programmable sound design system with broad platform coverage and deep audio control.9.4
- SuperColliderA free, code-driven toolkit for live synthesis, processing, and experimental composition.9.3
- Bespoke SynthA flexible open-source environment for building modular instruments, effects, and live sets.9.2
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