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
Ozone 12 Advanced is iZotope's AI-assisted mastering suite with 20 modules, including Stem EQ, Bass Control, Unlimiter, and IRC 5 Maximizer.
Softube Weiss MM-1 is a mastering maximizer built from DS1-MK3 algorithms, with five styles (Transparent, Loud, Punch, Wide, Deess) driven by Amount and Mix.
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 | iZotope Ozone 12 Advanced | Softube Weiss MM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €549 | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Edition | Ozone 12 Advanced | — |
| Modules | 20 editable mastering modules + component plugins | — |
| New in 12 | Stem EQ, Bass Control, Unlimiter, IRC 5, Custom Assistant flow | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit; VST2 discontinued) | AU, VST, VST3, AAX |
| Platforms | macOS 14.7+ / 15.7+ / 26.1+; Windows 10 22H2 / Windows 11 24H2 | macOS Sonoma 14 / Sequoia 15 / Tahoe 26; Windows 10–11 64-bit |
| Trial | 10-day free trial | — |
| Type | — | Mastering maximizer (compressor + brick-wall limiter workflow) |
| Algorithm base | — | Weiss DS1-MK3 code-ported dynamics (Softube + Weiss Engineering) |
| Styles | — | Transparent, Loud, Punch, Wide, Deess |
| Primary controls | — | Style, Amount, Parallel Mix, output ceiling / limiter gain (side panel) |
| Architecture | — | Style-defined compression path into brick-wall limiting |
| Stereo notes | — | Wide and Deess styles lean on mid/side-oriented processing; others more conventional stereo |
| Authorization | — | Softube account + iLok; three activations; trial available |
| List price | — | $199 USD (sales common; confirm Softube store) |
| Related flagship | — | Weiss DS1-MK3 (deeper control; typically includes MM-1) |
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