Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Contenders
Devious Machines Infiltrator 2 by Devious Machines. A sequenced multi-effects rack with 50+ modules, for rhythmic mangling that goes far beyond a single filter insert.
Portal is a granular synthesis FX plugin from Output that transforms any audio input into playable, musical granular effects.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Devious Machines Infiltrator 2 comes out ahead (8.5). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Devious Machines Infiltrator 2 | Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $149 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Sequenced multi-effects | — |
| Modules | 50+ effect algorithms | — |
| Slots | Up to 10 effect slots | — |
| Developer | Devious Machines | — |
| Presets | — | 250+ presets for instant playability |
| Control | — | Circular XY control linked to granular parameters |
| Built-in FX | — | 7 built-in FX plus a master compressor and filter |
| Time manipulation | — | Powerful time manipulation engine with tempo-synced grain delay |
| Modulation | — | Scale-based pitch modulation, Time Stretch, Pitch Shift, and Humanize controls |
| Apple Silicon | — | Native Apple Silicon compatibility (M1, M2 and beyond) as of v1.2.0 |
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