Free Spitfire instrument plugin/library set, being sunset in favor of subscription-based Splice INSTRUMENT.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
Spitfire LABS vs Dexed (2026)
Spitfire LABS is best for producers wanting free, high-quality Spitfire-recorded instruments (legacy plugin, being discontinued Oct 31 2026); Dexed is best for musicians wanting free, accurate DX7-style FM synthesis and cartridge management. Spitfire LABS starts at Free and Dexed at Free.
Digital Suburban
Dexed
Free, open-source FM synthesizer plugin modeled closely on the Yamaha DX7.
VST3not supportedAUsupportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupported
| Spitfire LABS | Dexed | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | producers wanting free, high-quality Spitfire-recorded instruments (legacy plugin, being discontinued Oct 31 2026) | musicians wanting free, accurate DX7-style FM synthesis and cartridge management |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | VST, AU, LV2, Standalone |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Key features | Free curated instrument packs, Dedicated lightweight plugin host, Recordings from top studios and artists, Continues to work standalone after the sunset date | FM synthesis modeled on the Yamaha DX7, DX7 MIDI cartridge librarian/manager, Multi-platform, multi-format plugin, GPLv3 open-source |
| Developer | Spitfire Audio | Digital Suburban |
Questions people ask
Spitfire LABS starts at Free; Dexed starts at Free.
Free curated instrument packs, Dedicated lightweight plugin host, Recordings from top studios and artists, Continues to work standalone after the sunset date.
FM synthesis modeled on the Yamaha DX7, DX7 MIDI cartridge librarian/manager, Multi-platform, multi-format plugin, GPLv3 open-source.