9.1Essential
Melodyne 5 is note-based audio editing software that detects individual notes in a recording so you can edit pitch, timing, vibrato, and formants.
Plugin comparison
Melodyne 5 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, Melodyne 5 comes out ahead (9.1). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Melodyne 5 | Kilohearts Multipass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, ARA integration, Standalone | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Editions | Essential, Assistant, Editor, Studio | — |
| Plugin formats | VST3, AU, AAX, plus ARA integration and standalone | — |
| Polyphonic editing | DNA Direct Note Access in Editor and Studio editions | — |
| Editable parameters | Pitch, timing, vibrato, phrasing, dynamics, sibilants, formants, transients | — |
| macOS support | macOS 10.12 or higher (64-bit); native Apple Silicon from 5.2 | — |
| Windows support | Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 with ASIO audio hardware | — |
| Frequency bands | — | Up to 5 |
| 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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