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OB-Xf vs Dexed: catalog facts
OB-Xf	Dexed
Free Free open source plugin maintained by the Surge Synth Team.	Free Free and open source under the GPL v3.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
VST3, CLAP, AU and LV2 formats Builds for Windows, macOS and Linux, including ARM Linux	Sound engine closely modelled on the DX7 Loads and saves DX7 and TX7 sysex patches
Needs a compatible plugin host or DAW Recommends 8 GB of RAM or more	Needs a plugin host such as a DAW Documentation is minimal
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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