Effect / Sugar Bytes
Sugar Bytes Effectrix 2
8.4Great
Effectrix 2 is a 32-step multi-effects sequencer plugin from Sugar Bytes with 14 step-sequenced effects for real-time audio manipulation.
Plugin comparison
Sugar Bytes Effectrix 2 vs iZotope VocalSynth 2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Contenders
The side-by-side
7.6Good
VocalSynth 2 is a creative vocal synthesizer plugin combining five modules to produce electronic vocal textures, robot voices, and computerized harmonies.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Sugar Bytes Effectrix 2 comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Sugar Bytes Effectrix 2 | iZotope VocalSynth 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $199.00 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Formats | VST2, VST3, AU (Audio Unit), AAX, Standalone | AAX, AU, VST2, VST3 |
| Effects | 14 step-sequenced effects (Looper A & B, Ring Modulator, Vinyl, Spectrum, Grain, Tonalizer, Crush, Filter, Phaser, Modulation, Delay, Reverb, Level) | — |
| Sequencer | 32-step effect sequencer with swing and dynamic length | — |
| Patterns | Up to 12 complete setups (patterns) | — |
| Presets | Over 400 handcrafted presets | — |
| Modulators | From-To, Step Sequencer, Envelope Follower, LFO, Steptrain, and Random | — |
| System requirements | macOS 10.13+ (Intel and Apple Silicon); Windows 7+; all versions 64-bit | — |
| Processing modules | — | Five modules: Biovox, Vocoder, Compuvox, Talkbox, and Polyvox |
| Multi-effects chain | — | Seven stompbox-style effects |
| Processing modes | — | Auto, MIDI, and Sidechain |
| Architecture | — | 64-bit only |
| Mac support | — | macOS Sonoma, Sequoia, and Tahoe; Intel and Apple silicon M-series |
| Windows support | — | Windows 10 (22H2) and Windows 11 (24H2) |
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