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Surge XT vs Dexed: catalog facts
Surge XT	Dexed
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL v3.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Many synthesis methods, filters and effects MPE and microtuning support	Sound engine closely modelled on the DX7 Loads and saves DX7 and TX7 sysex patches
Large feature set takes time to learn	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
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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