8.6Great
PSP VintageWarmer2 by PSP Audioware. A legendary multi/single-band saturating compressor/limiter that still earns a place for analog-style warmth and glue.
Plugin comparison
PSP VintageWarmer2 vs Softube Tape
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
8.5Great
Softube Tape (Softube) — effect from Softube. Score 8.5/10, price $99, formats and comparisons.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, PSP VintageWarmer2 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 | PSP VintageWarmer2 | Softube Tape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Analog-style compressor/limiter/saturator | — |
| Modes | Single-band and multi-band | — |
| Authorization | iLok | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX (per PSP) | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | — | effect from Softube |
| Developer | — | Softube |
| Typical price | — | $99 |
| Primary job | — | focused effect work in modern sessions |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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