Digital Suburban
Dexed
Free, open-source FM synthesizer plugin modeled closely on the Yamaha DX7.
VST3not supportedAUsupportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupported
Checked September 2026
Dexed vs Serum 2 (2026)
Dexed is best for musicians wanting free, accurate DX7-style FM synthesis and cartridge management; Serum 2 is best for sound designers wanting deep wavetable synthesis and visual modulation. Dexed starts at Free and Serum 2 at $249 one-time.
FREE
Advanced hybrid wavetable synthesizer with flexible effects and a built-in sequencer.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Dexed | Serum 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | musicians wanting free, accurate DX7-style FM synthesis and cartridge management | sound designers wanting deep wavetable synthesis and visual modulation |
| Starting price | Free | $249 one-time |
| Free version | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Formats | VST, AU, LV2, Standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | FM synthesis modeled on the Yamaha DX7, DX7 MIDI cartridge librarian/manager, Multi-platform, multi-format plugin, GPLv3 open-source | Wavetable oscillators, Visual waveform editor, Flexible FX routing, Arpeggiator, Clip sequencer |
| Developer | Digital Suburban | Xfer Records |
Questions people ask
Dexed starts at Free; Serum 2 starts at $249 one-time.
FM synthesis modeled on the Yamaha DX7, DX7 MIDI cartridge librarian/manager, Multi-platform, multi-format plugin, GPLv3 open-source.
Wavetable oscillators, Visual waveform editor, Flexible FX routing, Arpeggiator, Clip sequencer.