Melodyne 5 vs Kilohearts Multipass
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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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.
Specs compared
| 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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