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.
Plugin comparison
Kilohearts Multipass vs Mastering The Mix REFERENCE
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
Effect / Mastering The Mix
Mastering The Mix REFERENCE
8.3Great
REFERENCE 3 is a plugin that lets you A/B your mix against professional reference tracks and shows what adjustments are needed to match them.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Kilohearts Multipass 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 | Kilohearts Multipass | Mastering The Mix REFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | AU (Mac), VST3, 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 | — |
| Price (official) | — | £59.00 GBP (no fixed USD price shown; site offers a currency selector) |
| Formats (Mac) | — | 64-bit AU, VST3, or AAX host; Apple Silicon native |
| Formats (Windows) | — | 64-bit VST3 or 64-bit AAX host |
| Key tools | — | Mix Descriptors, Masterscope, Mix Balance, Mix Instructor, and Match % |
| Mac requirements | — | OS X 10.15 or higher |
| Windows requirements | — | Windows 10 or higher |
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