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 Melodyne 5
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
9.1Essential
Melodyne 5 is note-based audio editing software that detects individual notes in a recording so you can edit pitch, timing, vibrato, and formants.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Melodyne 5 comes out ahead (9.1). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Newfangled Audio Elevate | Melodyne 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 9.1 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX, ARA integration, Standalone |
| Type | Multi-band mastering limiter | — |
| 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 | — |
| Editions | — | Essential, Assistant, Editor, Studio |
| Plugin formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX, plus ARA integration and standalone |
| Polyphonic editing | — | DNA Direct Note Access in Editor and Studio editions |
| Editable parameters | — | Pitch, timing, vibrato, phrasing, dynamics, sibilants, formants, transients |
| macOS support | — | macOS 10.12 or higher (64-bit); native Apple Silicon from 5.2 |
| Windows support | — | Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 with ASIO audio hardware |
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