Ranked plugin guide
Beste effect-Plugins
Our ranked, scored picks — specs, prices and the Dubspot Score for every entry. Each links to a full review where we have one.
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Beste effect-Plugins
- 2018.0GreatHerstellerSoundtoysPreis$99
- 2028.0GreatEffect
Valhalla Freq Echo
Valhalla Freq Echo is a delay plugin from Valhalla DSP. Score 8.0/10, price Free, formats and comparisons.
HerstellerValhalla DSPPreisFree - 2038.0GreatEffect
Waves PuigTec EQs
Waves PuigTec EQs by Waves. Jack Joseph Puig's Pultec EQP-1A and MEQ-5 pair: musical tube-style EQ curves at typical Waves sale prices.
HerstellerWavesPreis$35+ - 2048.0GreatEffect
Kiive Audio XTMax
Kiive Audio XTMax by Kiive Audio. A punchy Kiive maximizer/bus tool for competitive loudness and color, with more vibe than invisible limiting.
HerstellerKiive AudioPreis$99 - 2057.9GoodEffect
kHs Filter
kHs Filter is a filter plugin from Kilohearts. Score 7.9/10, price Free, formats and comparisons.
HerstellerKiloheartsPreisFree - 2067.9GoodEffect
L3 Ultramaximizer
L3 Ultramaximizer is a limiter plugin from Waves. Score 7.9/10, price $35 to $99, formats and comparisons.
HerstellerWavesPreis$35 to $99 - 2077.9GoodEffect
Little Radiator
Little Radiator is a saturation plugin from Soundtoys. Score 7.9/10, price $49, formats and comparisons.
HerstellerSoundtoysPreis$49 - 2087.9GoodEffect
Pad Works DAMP
Pad Works DAMP is a 39-dollar dynamic resonance suppressor for macOS that pulls down ring and harshness only while it happens, with a fast three-zone workflow.
HerstellerPad WorksPreis$39 - 2097.9GoodEffect
CORRIDOR
CORRIDOR is Quantastical's network reverb of coupled rooms with a live signal-flow display, freeze, and inverse freeze. $69, with a 14-day trial.
HerstellerQuantastical SoundPreis$69 - 2107.9GoodEffect
FabFilter Simplon
FabFilter Simplon is a filter plugin. Score 7.9/10, price $49, formats and comparisons.
HerstellerFabFilterPreis$49 - 2117.9GoodEffect
Valhalla Space Modulator
Valhalla Space Modulator is a modulation effect plugin from Valhalla DSP. Score 7.9/10, price Free, formats and comparisons.
HerstellerValhalla DSPPreisFree - 2127.8GoodEffect
Relay
Relay is an effect plugin from iZotope. Score 7.8/10, price Free / suite, formats and comparisons.
HerstelleriZotopePreisFree / suite - 2137.8GoodEffect
iZotope Nectar 4
iZotope Nectar 4 is a vocal processing plugin suite with AI-assisted tools for pitch correction, EQ, compression, reverb, and harmonies.
HerstelleriZotopePreis$55 - 2147.6GoodEffect
Mastering The Mix BASSROOM
BASSROOM is a low-end mastering EQ plugin that helps shape bass frequencies so mixes translate clearly across playback systems.
HerstellerMastering The MixPreis— - 2157.6GoodEffect
Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor
Parallel Aggressor adds parallel saturation and compression in one plugin, splitting your audio into three signals you can balance for added punch.
HerstellerBaby AudioPreis— - 2167.6GoodEffect
iZotope VocalSynth 2
VocalSynth 2 is a creative vocal synthesizer plugin combining five modules to produce electronic vocal textures, robot voices, and computerized harmonies.
HerstelleriZotopePreis$199.00 - 2177.4GoodEffect
Guitar Rig 7
Guitar Rig 7 Pro is a multi-effects rack and amp simulator with machine-learning circuit modeling and an intuitive interface.
HerstellerNative InstrumentsPreis€199.00 - 218N/AEffect
Aethis
Aethis is a $34.99 neural guitar amp sim with three heads, dual cabs, ten pedals, a 9-band EQ, and a four-voice smart harmonizer. 14-day trial, no subscription.
HerstellerAethisDSPPreis$34.99 - 219N/AEffect
Aqeel Aadam Sightlines
Sightlines is Aqeel Aadam's playable harmonic filter and resonator: tuned bandpass bank, MIDI or fixed, noise or samples. $30 desktop, iOS AUv3 $7.99.
HerstellerAqeel AadamPreis$30 - 220N/AEffect
Ask the Dust
Ask the Dust is a $9.50 cinematic spring-driven electric guitar voice with six controls. macOS AU + VST3, Windows VST3, $19 regular.
HerstellerHell Yes Loop LabPreis$9.50 / $19 - 221N/AEffect
Atavism
Atavism by Parallel Minds turns a track into an in-key spectral pad. Launch price is $29, then $39. VST3 and AU on Mac and Windows, about 300 ms of latency.
HerstellerParallel MindsPreis$29 launch / $39 - 222N/AEffect
Audio Spices Sesame
Sesame is Audio Spices' step-locked stutter slicer. Stack seeds on four to sixteen piles to ratchet a beat. Launch $39.99 / $59.99. VST3, AU, AAX.
HerstellerAudio SpicesPreis$39.99 intro / $59.99 - 223N/AEffect
AutoTune Advanced
AutoTune Advanced is Antares' automatic pitch flagship with a DVA vibrato engine and Live mode under 1 ms. Perpetual price at Antares checkout is $450.
HerstellerAntaresPreis$450 - 224N/AEffect
Avalanche Tones Noise Suite
Noise Suite chains 18 pitch, ring-mod, and glitch modules for heavy guitar work. $39.99 direct, VST3 and AU, with a 7-day free trial from Avalanche Tones.
HerstellerAvalanche TonesPreis$39.99 - 225N/AEffect
Baby Audio HyperWarp
Baby Audio HyperWarp is a granular time-warp multi-effect at $49 intro, from $99, with a graph sequencer and seven profiles on macOS and Windows hosts.
HerstellerBaby AudioPreis$49 intro / $99 - 226N/AEffect
Bjango Reality Distortion
Bjango Reality Distortion rebuilds incoming audio with up to 64 tracking oscillators. $39 launch / $49 regular. AUv3 and VST3 on Mac and Windows. 30-day trial.
HerstellerBjangoPreis$39 launch / $49 - 227N/AEffect
blepfx spectra
spectra is blepfx's spectral morph and formant tool. It recombines two signals' envelopes and harmonics, shifts formants ±24 semitones, and starts at $25.
HerstellerblepfxPreisFrom $25 - 228N/AEffect
Blue Cat Free Amp 2.0
Blue Cat Free Amp 2.0 is a free guitar and bass amp plugin with four models rebuilt on Destructor V2, built in reverb, and custom IR loading.
HerstellerBlue Cat AudioPreisFree - 229N/AEffect
Bogren A-Class Vocal
Bogren A-Class Vocal is a Type-A encode-stage processor for vocal air, with Drive, Mix, and Mod. Intro price $89, with a 14-day full trial.
HerstellerBogrenPreis$89 intro (from $119) - 230N/AEffect
BOOM Library UBERBASS
BOOM Library UBERBASS is a harmonic bass enhancer with resonant focus, drive, and a gate. Intro price $92 from $115 excluding VAT.
HerstellerBOOM LibraryPreis$92 from $115 excl. VAT - 231N/AEffect
Carbonated Audio FOAM
FOAM by Carbonated Audio is a $49 ducking reverb that lowers its own tail by up to 36 dB while the dry signal plays, then blooms in the gaps, on macOS and Windows.
HerstellerCarbonated AudioPreis$49 - 232N/AEffect
Carbonated Audio On Tap
On Tap by Carbonated Audio is a $20 sidechain ducking plugin with 16 curves, three trigger modes and a band-split crossover, on macOS and Windows, with zero latency.
HerstellerCarbonated AudioPreis$20 - 233N/AEffect
Carbonated Audio TALLBOY
Carbonated Audio TALLBOY pitch-tracks audio and replays it on a four-channel console chip, plus an optional decimator. $20, three machines, no iLok.
HerstellerCarbonated AudioPreis$20 - 234N/AEffect
Cryptid Audio Aura
Cryptid Audio Aura is a $49 Windows channel strip: parametric EQ, Opto, FET, resonance taming, de-ess, analog sat, and VCA glue around an aura display.
HerstellerCryptid AudioPreis$49 - 235N/AEffect
Cryptid Audio Mothman
Cryptid Audio Mothman is a $59 Windows tape space echo and aura reverb. Repeats and tails bloom on held notes and let noise fade. VST3, 14-day trial.
HerstellerCryptid AudioPreis$59 - 236N/AEffect
Cryptid Audio Nessie
Cryptid Audio Nessie is a $29 Windows lo-fi plugin that builds vinyl and tape character in parallel so the clean core stays intact. VST3, 14-day trial.
HerstellerCryptid AudioPreis$29 - 237N/AEffect
fedDSP quadCHO
quadCHO is fedDSP's two-section chorus playground. REACT, SPACE, SWIRL, WEAVE, QUAD, VINTAGE, filters, and a zero-latency limiter. Intro £35 / £75. AU, AAX, VST3.
HerstellerfedDSPPreis£35 intro / £75 - 238N/AEffect
Hexant DSP Torsion
Torsion is a multiband hybrid pitch and frequency shifter with Morph, Diatonic, and Sub-Anchor. $49.99 intro, $79.99 regular, direct from Hexant DSP.
HerstellerHexant DSPPreis$49.99 intro / $79.99 - 239N/AEffect
TONEX 2 Player
TONEX 2 Player is IK Multimedia's free capture-based amp and tone modeler, with a rebuilt browser, Smart Search and 60,000-plus free ToneNET captures.
HerstellerIK MultimediaPreisFree (paid TONEX editions and TONEX Rig available) - 240N/AEffect
Intrect de-artifact
de-artifact is Intrect's real-time cleanup for AI mixes and separated stems. It targets RVQ ghosting, codec residue, and HF aliasing on the 2-bus. $149 intro.
HerstellerIntrectPreis$149 intro / $179 - 241N/AEffect
Leapwing CenterOne 3
CenterOne 3 controls the phantom center of a stereo signal without a mid-side encode. Three-band L/C/R levels, two zone EQs, and a sidechain. $174 intro through 22 October 2026.
HerstellerLeapwing AudioPreis$174 intro / $249 - 242N/AEffect
Leit Audio Places
Leit Audio Places is a free algorithmic reverb with twelve voiced spaces and three controls, in VST3 and AU for macOS, Windows and Linux.
HerstellerLeit AudioPreisFree - 243N/AEffect
Northstar
Northstar by M Media Audio is a one-window mastering console with three EQ banks, FET/VCA/Vari-Mu, and a true-peak limiter. $99, perpetual licence.
HerstellerM Media AudioPreis$99 - 244N/AEffect
Mastering The Mix CARBON Q
CARBON Q is a session-wide EQ that sets tone and level for the mix, vocals, drums, bass, and music from one window. Launch price $55 from $78.
HerstellerMastering The MixPreis$55 launch / $78 - 245N/AEffect
MeldaProduction MDrumCleaner
MDrumCleaner is MeldaProduction's drum-bleed insert: five algorithms, two usable live, intro €29 against a €149 list, 15-day trial. VST, VST3, AU, AAX.
HerstellerMeldaProductionPreis€29 intro / €149 - 246N/AEffect
Minimal Audio Lucid
Minimal Audio's $79 intro / $129 granular FX plugin with per-grain scale-lock, timeline sync, 350 presets, and an eight-effect rack.
HerstellerMinimal AudioPreis$79 intro / $129 - 247N/AEffect
Mixland Grey Matter
Mixland Grey Matter is a physics-based saturation plugin that models a 1990s console digital-to-analog converter, from transparent glue to circuit-bent destruction.
HerstellerMixlandPreis$29.99 - 248N/AEffect
Nolvra IMAGER
IMAGER is Nolvra's three-band stereo width plugin that prints mono fold-down loss in dB. $79, 7-day trial, All-Access. AU, VST3, standalone; Windows VST3 + standalone.
HerstellerNolvraPreis$79 - 249N/AEffect
Nolvra RIDGE
RIDGE is Nolvra's 24-band dynamic EQ with a resonance scan and time axis. $89, 7-day trial, All-Access. AU, VST3, standalone on Apple Silicon; VST3 on Windows.
HerstellerNolvraPreis$89 - 250N/AEffect
ONRI Audio REISEI
ONRI Audio's one-screen mastering processor for macOS 14+ Apple Silicon. PARTIAL EQ, DE-DYN, WIDE, COMP & SAT, limiter. $399, 14-day trial.
HerstellerONRI AudioPreis$399
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