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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.
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Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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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.
Raum is a creative reverb plugin from Native Instruments with three algorithm modes for everything from realistic rooms to abstract ambient soundscapes.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Kilohearts Multipass | Raum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, AU (Mac only), AAX |
| 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 | — |
| Type | — | Reverb effect plugin (used within a DAW) |
| Reverb modes | — | Three algorithms — Grounded (rooms), Airy (halls), Cosmic (abstract spaces) |
| Predelay | — | Adjustable from below 1 ms to 2 seconds, with a feedback function for echo, resonator, and looper-style effects |
| Freeze function | — | Holds the reverb content infinitely (available for Grounded and Airy), turning the effect into a sound generator |
| Platform support | — | Windows 10/11 (64-bit); macOS 13, 14, or 15 |
| System requirements | — | Intel Core i5 or equivalent AMD CPU, 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended), OpenGL 2.1+ or Direct X 9/11 graphics |
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