iZotope Ozone 11 vs TDR Kotelnikov
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, TDR Kotelnikov comes out ahead (8.5). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| iZotope Ozone 11 | TDR Kotelnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, 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 | — |
| Type | — | Wideband dynamics processor / bus compressor |
| Version | — | 1.6.7 |
| Processing | — | 64-bit multi-rate; delta-oversampled path |
| Key controls | — | Crest-factor scheme with separate peak and RMS release |
| Formats | — | VST2, VST3, AAX (Win 64-bit); VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (Mac 64-bit) |
| System | — | Windows 7+; macOS 10.9+; OpenGL support |
| Paid upgrade | — | TDR Kotelnikov GE (Gentleman's Edition) |
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