Soundtoys Crystallizer vs sonible smart:comp 2

Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.

Which should you buy?

On the Dubspot Score, Soundtoys Crystallizer comes out ahead (8.2). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.

Specs compared

Soundtoys Crystallizersonible smart:comp 2
Price
Dubspot Score8.28.1
FormatsAAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU)VST, VST3, AU (Mac only), AAX
PresetsOver 200 included
Sample rate44.1 kHz minimum, 192 kHz maximum
Architecture64-bit only; Apple Silicon compatible
Key featuresMIDI sync and automation, built-in gate and duck, low- and high-cut filters
Current version5.5
System requirementsmacOS 10.15 or later; Windows 10 or later (not ARM-based Windows); internet connection required for activation
Compression bandsMore than 2000 spectral bands analyzed continuously
Operating systemsWindows 10+ (64-bit); macOS 10.12+
CPUIntel Core i5 or Apple M1
RAM4 GB
GraphicsOpenGL Version 3.2+
AuthorizationMachine-based or iLok (USB dongle)

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