Effect / oeksound
soothe2
8.8Great
soothe2 is oeksound's dynamic resonance suppressor that automatically detects and reduces problematic resonances and harshness in audio.
Plugin comparison
soothe2 vs soothe3
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Contenders
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Effect / oeksound
soothe3
9.0Essential
soothe3 is oeksound's dynamic resonance suppressor, adding a single Detail knob, an adaptive Soft mode, and low-latency processing over soothe2.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, soothe3 comes out ahead (9.0). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | soothe2 | soothe3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Plugin type | Dynamic resonance suppressor | Dynamic resonance suppressor |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX (Pro Tools 2018.1+) |
| Operating systems | Windows 10-11 (64-bit); macOS 10.14 Mojave and up (Apple Silicon supported) | Windows 10-11; macOS 10.14 Mojave through macOS 26 Tahoe (Apple Silicon native; Intel through macOS 15) |
| Processing modes | Soft mode (transparent) and Hard mode (dynamics-reactive) | Soft mode (adaptive threshold) and Hard mode (fixed threshold) |
| Channel support | Stereo and mid/side processing | Mono through 9.1.6 immersive |
| Product status | Superseded by soothe3; the official soothe2 URL now redirects to soothe3 | — |
| Release date | — | May 19, 2026 |
| Price | — | $259 / €229 / £199 |
| Architecture | — | 64-bit only; no Windows ARM |
| Latency | — | Low-latency mode: 0 samples at base rates, ~1 ms at higher rates |
| Notable controls | — | Detail knob, tilt, max cut, linear phase, eight band shapes, node editing |
| Trial | — | Fully featured 20-day trial |
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