8.6Great
Newfangled Audio Elevate is a multi-band mastering limiter that uses adaptive analysis across 26 frequency bands to raise loudness while preserving dynamics.
Plugin comparison
Newfangled Audio Elevate vs Kilohearts Multipass
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.4Great
Multipass is a band-splitting multi-effect plugin that divides incoming audio into up to five frequency ranges, each with its own modular Snapin effect chain.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Newfangled Audio Elevate comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Newfangled Audio Elevate | Kilohearts Multipass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Multi-band mastering limiter | — |
| Frequency bands | 26 bands based on the Mel Scale (human ear perception) | Up to 5 |
| Processing | Adaptively adjusts gain, speed, and transients in real-time using machine learning | — |
| Presets | 66 presets (standalone); 200+ in the Mastering Bundle | — |
| Platforms | macOS 10.9+ (AAX, AU, VST, VST3) and Windows 10+ (AAX, VST, VST3), Apple Silicon compatible | — |
| Trial | 14-day fully featured trial | — |
| Architecture | — | Modular Snapin Host |
| Modulation | — | Envelopes, LFOs, and randomization |
| Included content | — | Kilohearts Essentials (30 modular effects) |
| Apple Silicon | — | M1 Native support |
| Updates | — | Lifetime free updates included |
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