Effect / oeksound
oeksound bloom
8.4Great
Bloom is an adaptive tone shaper that analyzes a signal's character and corrects its perceived tonal balance for a more even sound.
Plugin comparison
oeksound bloom vs Soundtoys Crystallizer
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 / Soundtoys
Soundtoys Crystallizer
8.2Great
A granular echo plugin that combines pitch shifting and reversed echo processing, based on the Eventide H3000's reverse shift algorithm.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, oeksound bloom comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | oeksound bloom | Soundtoys Crystallizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU) |
| Plugin type | Adaptive tone shaper effect | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX (Pro Tools 2018.1 and up) | — |
| macOS support | macOS 10.14 Mojave through macOS 26 Tahoe; Apple Silicon supported, Intel through macOS 15 Sequoia | — |
| Windows support | Windows 10-11, 64-bit (no ARM support) | — |
| Activation | iLok account and License Manager required; one license activates on up to 3 machines | — |
| Trial | 20-day fully-featured free trial | — |
| Presets | — | Over 200 included |
| 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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