8.4Great
MicroShift creates stereo width using a combination of pitch shifting and time-varying delay.
Plugin comparison
Soundtoys MicroShift vs D16 Group Syntorus 2
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
8.2Great
D16 Group Syntorus 2 by D16 Group. A triple-path analog-modeled chorus—lush modulation thickness for synths, guitars, and buses.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Soundtoys MicroShift comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Soundtoys MicroShift | D16 Group Syntorus 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | €59 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Formats | AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU) | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Widening modes | Three modes based on classic hardware (Eventide H3000 and AMS DMX 15-80s) | — |
| Controls | Delay, Detune, and Focus | — |
| Included | Little MicroShift (simplified version, three buttons and one knob) | — |
| Version | 5.5 | — |
| Sample rates | 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz (64-bit only) | — |
| System requirements | macOS 10.15+, Windows 10+; internet connection required for activation | — |
| Type | — | Analog-modeled chorus |
| Paths | — | Triple path architecture |
| Developer | — | D16 Group |
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