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OB-Xf vs TAL-NoiseMaker: catalog facts
OB-Xf	TAL-NoiseMaker
Free Free open source plugin maintained by the Surge Synth Team.	Free Free to download.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
VST3, CLAP, AU and LV2 formats Builds for Windows, macOS and Linux, including ARM Linux	Low CPU usage Many plugin formats including CLAP and AAX
Needs a compatible plugin host or DAW Recommends 8 GB of RAM or more	Limited to six voices of polyphony Plugin only; needs a host application
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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