Baby Audio TAPE vs Soundtoys Crystallizer
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Baby Audio TAPE comes out ahead (8.3). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Baby Audio TAPE | Soundtoys Crystallizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| 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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