Acon Digital Restoration Suite 3: DeNoise, DeHum, DeClick and DeClip in one plug-in with ML modes and one-click Analyze. $68 at Plugin Boutique to 17 Nov.
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Acon Digital Restoration Suite 3 vs Steinberg SpectraLayers 13
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8.7Great
Steinberg's AI-driven spectral audio editor, updated to version 13 with sound-effect unmixing, spectral reconstruction, and two-voice separation for modern post-production.
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| Signal | Acon Digital Restoration Suite 3 | Steinberg SpectraLayers 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $68 (intro, until 17 Nov 2026) | €359 Pro / €89.99 Elements |
| Dubspot Score | — | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, macOS, Windows | Standalone, VST3 ARA2, AU ARA2, AAX AudioSuite |
| Type | Audio repair plug-in suite: Restoration Suite 3 all-in-one plus DeNoise 3, DeHum 3, DeClick 3, DeClip 3 | Spectral audio editor (standalone + ARA 2) |
| Modes | DeNoise Automatic (ML) and Manual; DeHum Automatic (ML), Precision and Notch | — |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX (Mac); VST, VST3, AAX (Windows); Pro Tools 12 / 12.8.3 or higher | — |
| System | macOS 10.13 or later, Apple silicon and Intel; Windows 10/11, Core i5 or AMD multi-core (i7 recommended) | — |
| RAM / disk | 1 GB RAM (4 GB recommended); 1 GB disk | — |
| Audio | Sample rates up to 192 kHz; surround and immersive up to 7.1.6 | — |
| Licensing | One-time purchase, no subscription; free trial with no credit card | — |
| Editions | — | Pro, Elements, Go |
| New modules | — | Unmix Sound Effects, Ambience Heal, Reconstruct, Attenuate, Voice DeClick, Unmix Two Voices, Voice DeCrosstalk, Level Check, Fade |
| macOS support | — | macOS 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 26 (Intel & Apple silicon) |
| Windows support | — | Windows 10 & 11 21H2+ (x64), Windows 11 on Arm 24H2+ |
| Released | — | 2026-07-01 |
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