8.4Great
Disperser is an all-pass filter that rotates the phase of frequencies around a cutoff point, useful for transient shaping without changing the signal's gain.
Plugin comparison
Kilohearts Disperser vs Output Movement
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
Effect / Output
Output Movement
8.2Great
Movement is an effects plugin that applies rhythm-based modulation to any input using synchronized engines, sequencers, and effects.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Kilohearts Disperser comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Kilohearts Disperser | Output Movement |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU (Audio Unit), AAX, Kilohearts Snapin | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | All-pass filter effect (phase rotator) | — |
| Frequency control | Sets the cutoff frequency around which phases are rotated | — |
| Amount control | Increases the order of the all-pass filter to intensify the effect | — |
| Pinch control | Adjusts the Q to concentrate the phase delay around the cutoff frequency | — |
| Gain handling | Rotates signal phases while preserving the original gain of the signal | — |
| Availability | Runs as a standalone plugin and as a snapin inside Kilohearts host plugins | — |
| Presets | — | 300+ presets |
| Rhythm engines | — | Four synchronized rhythm engines |
| Modulation | — | LFO, Step Sequencer, and Sidechain modulation, plus Flux and Randomizer modes |
| Macro control | — | XY pad controlling up to 152 parameters |
| Effects | — | Analog filters, EQ, delay, distortion, compression, and reverb |
| Apple Silicon | — | Native Apple Silicon compatibility (M1, M2 and beyond) as of v1.2.0 |
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