8.6Great
Newfangled Audio Elevate is a multi-band mastering limiter that uses adaptive analysis across 26 frequency bands to raise loudness while preserving dynamics.
Plugin comparison
Newfangled Audio Elevate vs Slate Digital Fresh Air
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.1Great
Slate Digital Fresh Air is a free (or bundle-included) air and presence enhancer for adding high-end clarity to mixes and masters.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Newfangled Audio Elevate comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Newfangled Audio Elevate | Slate Digital Fresh Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Multi-band mastering limiter | High-end enhancer / exciter-style tool |
| Frequency bands | 26 bands based on the Mel Scale (human ear perception) | — |
| Processing | Adaptively adjusts gain, speed, and transients in real-time using machine learning | — |
| Presets | 66 presets (standalone); 200+ in the Mastering Bundle | — |
| Platforms | macOS 10.9+ (AAX, AU, VST, VST3) and Windows 10+ (AAX, VST, VST3), Apple Silicon compatible | — |
| Trial | 14-day fully featured trial | — |
| Developer | — | Slate Digital |
| Typical price | — | Free (confirm current offer) |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | — | Add air and presence |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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