Newfangled Audio Elevate vs iZotope Ozone 12 Advanced
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Which should you buy?
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.
Specs compared
| Newfangled Audio Elevate | iZotope Ozone 12 Advanced | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | €549 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| 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 | macOS 14.7+ / 15.7+ / 26.1+; Windows 10 22H2 / Windows 11 24H2 |
| Trial | 14-day fully featured trial | 10-day free trial |
| 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) |
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