Soundtoys Crystallizer vs Baby Audio Smooth Operator

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, 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 CrystallizerBaby Audio Smooth Operator
Price
Dubspot Score8.28.4
FormatsAAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU)VST, VST3, AU, AAX
PresetsOver 200 included184 presets
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
Plugin formatsVST, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit)
macOS10.11 and up, native Apple Silicon (M-chip) compatibility
WindowsWindows 10 and newer
Processing typeDynamic spectral balancing with user-set target curve via EQ nodes and a threshold control

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