Feature Comparison
Which version of Structure™ is right for you? While all of them deliver the same unprecedented performance and reliability, there are other similarities and differences.
Features |
Structure |
Structure LE |
Structure Free |
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General |
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Included sound libraries |
Premium factory sound libraries from A.I.R. and EastWest (nearly 20 GB), including Quantum Leap Orchestral Elements, plus a 30-day trial of EastWest’s 40 GB Goliath—Structure Edition library |
Professional sound library from A.I.R. (3 GB) |
Starter sound library from A.I.R. (over 885 MB) |
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Supported audio formats |
All common audio file types up to 24-bit, 192 kHz, 7.1 surround |
All common audio file types up to 24-bit, 192 kHz, 7.1 surround |
All common audio file types up to 24-bit, 192 kHz, stereo sound |
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Supported sample formats |
Structure and unencrypted SampleCell (1 & 2), Kontakt (1 & 2), and EXS24 |
Structure and unencrypted SampleCell (1 & 2), Kontakt (1 & 2), and EXS24 |
Structure and unencrypted SampleCell (1 & 2), Kontakt (1 & 2), and EXS24 |
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Imported sample support |
Full support—can edit and map samples |
Limited—import only |
Limited—import only |
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Drag-and-drop sample import from Pro Tools |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Integrated database and browser |
Yes |
Yes |
Browser only |
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Real-time control |
6 Smart Knobs, plus full MIDI Learn functionality |
6 Smart Knobs, plus full MIDI Learn functionality |
6 Smart Knobs, plus limited MIDI Learn functionality |
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Maximum number of Structure instances per Pro Tools session |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
4 |
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Save functionality |
Full |
Full |
Saves the state of the plug-in with sessions |
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Sound Engine |
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Multitimbral support |
128 channels |
8 channels |
4 channels |
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Maximum polyphony per Structure instance |
Unlimited |
256 |
64 |
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Maximum polyphony per part |
Unlimited |
32 |
16 |
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Main outputs |
Stereo/Surround |
Stereo/Surround |
Stereo |
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Auxiliary outputs |
31 stereo |
3 stereo |
None |
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Sample Editing and Effects |
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Integrated sample and mapping editor |
Yes—fully resizable |
No |
No |
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Patch and part editing |
Full parameter set |
Basic set of controls for patch and part editing |
Basic set of controls for patch editing (no part editing) |
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Multi-effects processing engine |
Includes over 20 professional stereo and surround effects algorithms—including convolution reverb—and hundreds of effects presets |
Includes over 20 professional stereo and surround effects algorithms—including convolution reverb—and hundreds of effects presets |
Includes over 20 professional stereo effects algorithms—including convolution reverb |
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Effects integration |
Add and edit an unlimited number of effects in any patch |
Add and edit an unlimited number of effects in any patch |
Playback only—can’t add or edit effects |
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Effects routing |
Global effects page features 4 internal effects busses with 4 effects inserts per bus, and a master insert bus |
Global effects page features 4 internal effects busses with 4 effects inserts per bus, and a master insert bus |
None |
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List price |
$499 |
$149 |
Free |