Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Contenders
Bogren A-Class Vocal is a Type-A encode-stage processor for vocal air, with Drive, Mix, and Mod. Intro price $89, with a 14-day full trial.
MicroShift creates stereo width using a combination of pitch shifting and time-varying delay.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Bogren A-Class Vocal | Soundtoys MicroShift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89 intro (from $119) | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | — | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU) |
| Process | Modified Type-A encode stage, no decode | — |
| Controls | Drive, Mix, Mod, bypass | Delay, Detune, and Focus |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Windows | Windows 10 or newer | — |
| macOS | macOS 10.13 or newer, Intel and Apple silicon | — |
| Trial | 14 days, full functionality | — |
| Widening modes | — | Three modes based on classic hardware (Eventide H3000 and AMS DMX 15-80s) |
| Included | — | Little MicroShift (simplified version, three buttons and one knob) |
| Version | — | 5.5 |
| Sample rates | — | 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz (64-bit only) |
| System requirements | — | macOS 10.15+, Windows 10+; internet connection required for activation |
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