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.
Plugin comparison
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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Contenders
The side-by-side
8.4Great
MicroShift creates stereo width using a combination of pitch shifting and time-varying delay.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Soundtoys MicroShift 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 | Soundtoys Crystallizer | Soundtoys MicroShift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| 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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