8.5Great
Softube Tape (Softube) — effect from Softube. Score 8.5/10, price $99, formats and comparisons.
Plugin comparison
Softube Tape vs Goodhertz Wow Control
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
8.1Great
Goodhertz Wow Control by Goodhertz. Tape-style wow, flutter, and pitch modulation as a dedicated effect—organic instability on demand.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Softube Tape comes out ahead (8.5). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Softube Tape | Goodhertz Wow Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | effect from Softube | — |
| Developer | Softube | Goodhertz |
| Typical price | $99 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Primary job | focused effect work in modern sessions | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| Type | — | Wow/flutter / pitch modulation effect |
| Docs | — | manuals.goodhertz.co |
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