Soundtoys Crystallizer vs Soundtoys MicroShift
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Specs compared
| Soundtoys Crystallizer | Soundtoys MicroShift | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | — | — |
| Formats | AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU) | AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU) |
| 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 | macOS 10.15+, Windows 10+; internet connection required for activation |
| 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) |
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