7.8Good
iZotope Nectar 4 is a vocal processing plugin suite with AI-assisted tools for pitch correction, EQ, compression, reverb, and harmonies.
Plugin comparison
iZotope Nectar 4 vs FabFilter Pro-DS
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
8.7Great
FabFilter Pro-DS is a de-esser plug-in with two detection modes and wide-band or split-band processing for taming sibilance in vocals and audio.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, FabFilter Pro-DS comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | iZotope Nectar 4 | FabFilter Pro-DS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55 | $199.00 |
| Dubspot Score | 7.8 | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, AU (Audio Units), AAX Native, AudioSuite, CLAP |
| Editions | Elements, Standard, and Advanced | — |
| Advanced plugins | 13 component plugins | — |
| Plugin architecture | 64-bit only | — |
| Mac support | macOS Sonoma, Sequoia, and Tahoe (Intel and Apple Silicon) | — |
| Windows support | Windows 10 (22H2) and Windows 11 (24H2) | — |
| Included pitch tool | Melodyne 5 essential | — |
| Detection modes | — | Two modes: Single Vocal and Allround |
| Processing | — | Wide Band or linear-phase Split Band |
| Look-ahead | — | Optional, up to 15 ms |
| Oversampling | — | Up to 4x linear-phase oversampling |
| Stereo handling | — | Adjustable stereo linking with mid-only or side-only processing |
| Internal processing | — | 64-bit, with sample-accurate automation of all parameters |
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