8.2Great
AmpliTube 5 is IK Multimedia's guitar and bass amp/effects modeling software for recording and live use, available as plugin and standalone.
Plugin comparison
AmpliTube 5 vs Baby Audio Crystalline
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 / Baby Audio
Baby Audio Crystalline
8.6Great
Crystalline is an algorithmic studio reverb plugin by Baby Audio with modern controls for shaping reverb character and sound design.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Baby Audio Crystalline comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | AmpliTube 5 | Baby Audio Crystalline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST 3, Audio Units (AU, Mac), AAX, Standalone | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Gear models (full AmpliTube 5) | 183 models | — |
| Gear models (AmpliTube 5 MAX) | 435 models (111 STOMP, 111 AMP, 106 CAB, 33 SPEAKER, 18 MIC, 48 RACK, 8 ROOM) | — |
| Platform support | macOS 10.15+ (M1/Intel) and Windows 10 64-bit or newer | — |
| RAM required | 8 GB | — |
| Disk space | 3 GB | — |
| Plugin type | — | Algorithmic reverb (allpass loop algorithm) |
| Presets | — | 300+ curated presets |
| Formats | — | VST, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit) |
| Mac compatibility | — | macOS 10.11 and up, including native Apple Silicon M-chip support |
| Windows compatibility | — | Windows 10 and newer |
| Key functions | — | BPM-synced pre-delay/decay, ducker, freeze, reverse, shimmer, gated reverb, Eco Mode for low CPU |
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