Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
sonible smart:EQ 4 is an AI-powered equalizer that detects and corrects spectral imbalances and balances up to 10 tracks together.
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
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
| Signal | sonible smart:EQ 4 | sonible smart:chain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €129.00 | $179 |
| 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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