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 MicroShift
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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8.4Great
MicroShift creates stereo width using a combination of pitch shifting and time-varying delay.
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Specs compared
| Signal | oeksound bloom | Soundtoys MicroShift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| 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 | — |
| Widening modes | — | Three modes based on classic hardware (Eventide H3000 and AMS DMX 15-80s) |
| Controls | — | Delay, Detune, and Focus |
| Included | — | Little MicroShift (simplified version, three buttons and one knob) |
| Version | — | 5.5 |
| Sample rates | — | 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz (64-bit only) |
| System requirements | — | macOS 10.15+, Windows 10+; internet connection required for activation |
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