8.2Great
sonible smart:EQ 4 is an AI-powered equalizer that detects and corrects spectral imbalances and balances up to 10 tracks together.
Plugin comparison
sonible smart:EQ 4 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:EQ 4 | sonible smart:chain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €129.00 | 99 USD/EUR intro, 179 USD/EUR regular |
| Dubspot Score | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU (Mac only), AAX | VST3, AU (Mac only), AAX |
| Cross-channel processing | Up to 10 tracks balanced together | — |
| Sample rate support | 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz | 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz |
| Apple Silicon | Native support | Native support |
| Authorization | Machine-based or iLok | Machine-based or iLok |
| OS requirements | Windows 10 (64-bit) or macOS 10.14+ | Windows 10 (64-bit) or macOS 11+ |
| Profiles | Instrument, vocal, and genre-based profiles; custom profiles via reference track | — |
| 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 |
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