Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
Dangerous Music BAX EQ by Plugin Alliance / Dangerous Music. Broad Baxandall shelving for mastering-style tone shifts. Simple, musical, and built for big-picture EQ moves.
Ozone 12 Advanced is iZotope's AI-assisted mastering suite with 20 modules, including Stem EQ, Bass Control, Unlimiter, and IRC 5 Maximizer.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, iZotope Ozone 12 Advanced comes out ahead (9.0). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Dangerous Music BAX EQ | iZotope Ozone 12 Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249 | €549 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Baxandall mastering EQ | — |
| Use | Broad low/high tone shaping | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit; VST2 discontinued) |
| Developer | Dangerous Music via Plugin Alliance | — |
| Edition | — | Ozone 12 Advanced |
| Modules | — | 20 editable mastering modules + component plugins |
| New in 12 | — | Stem EQ, Bass Control, Unlimiter, IRC 5, Custom Assistant flow |
| Platforms | — | macOS 14.7+ / 15.7+ / 26.1+; Windows 10 22H2 / Windows 11 24H2 |
| Trial | — | 10-day free trial |
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