Soundtoys Decapitator vs iZotope Ozone 11
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Specs compared
| Soundtoys Decapitator | iZotope Ozone 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | — |
| Dubspot Score | — | — |
| Formats | AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST, VST3, AU | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Saturation models | Five analog saturation models modeled on vintage and modern hardware | — |
| Key controls | Analog-modeled Tone control, Mix knob for parallel processing, and a Punish button for extra gain | — |
| Sample rates | 44.1 kHz minimum to 192 kHz maximum | — |
| Architecture | 64-bit only; Apple Silicon compatible | — |
| OS requirements | macOS 10.15 or later; Windows 10 or later (not compatible with ARM-based Windows) | — |
| Current version | 5.5 (requires internet connection for activation) | — |
| Editions | — | Elements, Standard, Advanced |
| Plugin formats | — | AAX, AU, VST3 (64-bit only; VST2 not supported) |
| New modules (Advanced) | — | Clarity, Stem Focus, Transient/Sustain, Upward Compress |
| Master Assistant | — | AI-powered assistant with Assistive Vocal Balance vocal checker |
| Standard modules | — | Maximizer, Imager, Match EQ, Dynamics, EQ, Exciter, Vintage |
| Apple silicon | — | Native Apple silicon (M-series) and Intel Mac support |
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