Baby Audio TAPE vs Soundtoys Crystallizer
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Specs compared
| Baby Audio TAPE | Soundtoys Crystallizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $149 |
| Dubspot Score | — | — |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU) |
| Type | AI-powered tape saturation / emulation effect | — |
| Emulates | Classic 1970s tape machine | — |
| Technology | Neural-network AI algorithm (not traditional DSP) | — |
| Presets | 135 presets | Over 200 included |
| Plugin formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit) | — |
| OS compatibility | macOS 10.11+ (native Apple Silicon); Windows 10+ | — |
| Sample rate | — | 44.1 kHz minimum, 192 kHz maximum |
| Architecture | — | 64-bit only; Apple Silicon compatible |
| Key features | — | MIDI sync and automation, built-in gate and duck, low- and high-cut filters |
| Current version | — | 5.5 |
| System requirements | — | macOS 10.15 or later; Windows 10 or later (not ARM-based Windows); internet connection required for activation |
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