Newfangled Audio Elevate vs Insight 2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Newfangled Audio Elevate comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Newfangled Audio Elevate | Insight 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Multi-band mastering limiter | Metering and analysis suite |
| Frequency bands | 26 bands based on the Mel Scale (human ear perception) | — |
| Processing | Adaptively adjusts gain, speed, and transients in real-time using machine learning | — |
| Presets | 66 presets (standalone); 200+ in the Mastering Bundle | — |
| Platforms | macOS 10.9+ (AAX, AU, VST, VST3) and Windows 10+ (AAX, VST, VST3), Apple Silicon compatible | — |
| Trial | 14-day fully featured trial | — |
| Developer | — | iZotope |
| Typical price | — | $199 |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | — | Loudness, spectrum, stereo, and mix diagnostics |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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