Effect / sonible
sonible smart:comp 2
8.1Great
sonible smart:comp 2 is a spectro-dynamic compressor plugin that uses intelligent processing and automatic parametrization across audio bands.
Plugin comparison
sonible smart:comp 2 vs sonible smart:chain
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
sonible smart:chain is an AI-assisted channel strip that runs one analysis to set up EQ, compression and more, and connects instances across the whole mix.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, sonible smart:chain 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 | sonible smart:comp 2 | sonible smart:chain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | 99 USD/EUR intro, 179 USD/EUR regular |
| Dubspot Score | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU (Mac only), AAX | VST3, AU (Mac only), AAX |
| Compression bands | More than 2000 spectral bands analyzed continuously | — |
| Operating systems | Windows 10+ (64-bit); macOS 10.12+ | — |
| CPU | Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 | — |
| RAM | 4 GB | — |
| Graphics | OpenGL Version 3.2+ | — |
| Authorization | Machine-based or iLok (USB dongle) | Machine-based or iLok |
| Type | — | Intelligent channel strip, AI-assisted |
| Modules | — | EQ, compression, de-harshing, gating, input riding, saturation, leveling |
| Session features | — | Groups, depth staging, project-wide Auto Leveling |
| Sample rate support | — | 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz |
| Apple Silicon | — | Native support |
| OS requirements | — | Windows 10 (64-bit) or macOS 11+ |
See the full plugin database for more comparisons.