diff --git a/desktop/daw.nix b/desktop/daw.nix
index 56bcf6f..041ae8d 100644
--- a/desktop/daw.nix
+++ b/desktop/daw.nix
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@
     carla       # host extra plugins, VST bridge
     lsp-plugins # free high-quality effects
     dragonfly-reverb
-    surge-xt    # free wavetable synth
     vital       # free version if you want
   ];