Soundtoys Crystallizer vs Baby Audio Smooth Operator
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Baby Audio Smooth Operator comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Soundtoys Crystallizer | Baby Audio Smooth Operator | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Formats | AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU) | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Presets | Over 200 included | 184 presets |
| 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 | — |
| Plugin formats | — | VST, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit) |
| macOS | — | 10.11 and up, native Apple Silicon (M-chip) compatibility |
| Windows | — | Windows 10 and newer |
| Processing type | — | Dynamic spectral balancing with user-set target curve via EQ nodes and a threshold control |
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