Effect / iZotope
iZotope Ozone 11
8.4Great
iZotope Ozone 11 is a mastering plugin suite, offered in Elements, Standard, and Advanced editions, with AI-assisted Master Assistant workflows.
Plugin comparison
iZotope Ozone 11 vs soothe2
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 / oeksound
soothe2
8.8Great
soothe2 is oeksound's dynamic resonance suppressor that automatically detects and reduces problematic resonances and harshness in audio.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, soothe2 comes out ahead (8.8). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | iZotope Ozone 11 | soothe2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Editions | Elements, Standard, Advanced | — |
| Plugin formats | AAX, AU, VST3 (64-bit only; VST2 not supported) | — |
| New modules (Advanced) | Clarity, Stem Focus, Transient/Sustain, Upward Compress | — |
| Master Assistant | AI-powered assistant with Assistive Vocal Balance vocal checker | — |
| Standard modules | Maximizer, Imager, Match EQ, Dynamics, EQ, Exciter, Vintage | — |
| Apple silicon | Native Apple silicon (M-series) and Intel Mac support | — |
| Plugin type | — | Dynamic resonance suppressor |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | — | Windows 10-11 (64-bit); macOS 10.14 Mojave and up (Apple Silicon supported) |
| Processing modes | — | Soft mode (transparent) and Hard mode (dynamics-reactive) |
| Channel support | — | Stereo and mid/side processing |
| Product status | — | Superseded by soothe3; the official soothe2 URL now redirects to soothe3 |
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