Kilohearts Disperser vs Soundtoys MicroShift
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Specs compared
| Kilohearts Disperser | Soundtoys MicroShift | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | — | — |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU (Audio Unit), AAX, Kilohearts Snapin | AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU) |
| Type | All-pass filter effect (phase rotator) | — |
| Frequency control | Sets the cutoff frequency around which phases are rotated | — |
| Amount control | Increases the order of the all-pass filter to intensify the effect | — |
| Pinch control | Adjusts the Q to concentrate the phase delay around the cutoff frequency | — |
| Gain handling | Rotates signal phases while preserving the original gain of the signal | — |
| Availability | Runs as a standalone plugin and as a snapin inside Kilohearts host plugins | — |
| Widening modes | — | Three modes based on classic hardware (Eventide H3000 and AMS DMX 15-80s) |
| Controls | — | Delay, Detune, and Focus |
| Included | — | Little MicroShift (simplified version, three buttons and one knob) |
| Version | — | 5.5 |
| Sample rates | — | 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz (64-bit only) |
| System requirements | — | macOS 10.15+, Windows 10+; internet connection required for activation |
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