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.
Plugin comparison
Slate Digital Fresh Air vs iZotope Ozone 11
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
Effect / iZotope
iZotope Ozone 11
8.4Great
iZotope Ozone 11 is a mastering plugin suite, offered in Elements, Standard, and Advanced editions, with AI-assisted Master Assistant workflows.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, iZotope Ozone 11 comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Slate Digital Fresh Air | iZotope Ozone 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | High-end enhancer / exciter-style tool | — |
| 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 | — |
| Editions | — | Elements, Standard, Advanced |
| Plugin formats | — | AAX, AU, VST3 (64-bit only; VST2 not supported) |
| New modules (Advanced) | — | Clarity, Stem Focus, Transient/Sustain, Upward Compress |
| Master Assistant | — | AI-powered assistant with Assistive Vocal Balance vocal checker |
| Standard modules | — | Maximizer, Imager, Match EQ, Dynamics, EQ, Exciter, Vintage |
| Apple silicon | — | Native Apple silicon (M-series) and Intel Mac support |
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