Soundtoys Crystallizer vs sonible smart:comp 2
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 | sonible smart:comp 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | — |
| Dubspot Score | — | — |
| Formats | AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU) | VST, VST3, AU (Mac only), AAX |
| 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 | — |
| Compression bands | — | More than 2000 spectral bands analyzed continuously |
| Operating systems | — | Windows 10+ (64-bit); macOS 10.12+ |
| CPU | — | Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 |
| RAM | — | 4 GB |
| Graphics | — | OpenGL Version 3.2+ |
| Authorization | — | Machine-based or iLok (USB dongle) |
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