Newfangled Audio Elevate vs Kiive Audio XTMax
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 | Kiive Audio XTMax | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.0 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Multi-band mastering limiter | Maximizer / bus processor |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Developer | — | Kiive Audio |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
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