Newfangled Audio Elevate vs TDR Kotelnikov
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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.
Specs compared
| Newfangled Audio Elevate | TDR Kotelnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Multi-band mastering limiter | Wideband dynamics processor / bus compressor |
| Frequency bands | 26 bands based on the Mel Scale (human ear perception) | — |
| Processing | Adaptively adjusts gain, speed, and transients in real-time using machine learning | 64-bit multi-rate; delta-oversampled path |
| 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 | — |
| Version | — | 1.6.7 |
| Key controls | — | Crest-factor scheme with separate peak and RMS release |
| Formats | — | VST2, VST3, AAX (Win 64-bit); VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (Mac 64-bit) |
| System | — | Windows 7+; macOS 10.9+; OpenGL support |
| Paid upgrade | — | TDR Kotelnikov GE (Gentleman's Edition) |
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