Soundtoys Crystallizer vs Valhalla FutureVerb
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, Valhalla FutureVerb comes out ahead (9.2). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Soundtoys Crystallizer | Valhalla FutureVerb | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $50 |
| Dubspot Score | — | 9.2 |
| Formats | AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU) | VST3, AU, 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 | — |
| Type | — | Reverb + granular delay |
| Engines | — | Dual (reverb + echo) |
| Price | — | $50 |
| Released | — | 2025 |
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