Newfangled Audio Elevate 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, Newfangled Audio Elevate comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Newfangled Audio Elevate | TDR Kotelnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Multi-band mastering limiter | Wideband dynamics processor / bus compressor |
| Frequency bands | 26 bands based on the Mel Scale (human ear perception) | — |
| Processing | Adaptively adjusts gain, speed, and transients in real-time using machine learning | 64-bit multi-rate; delta-oversampled path |
| Presets | 66 presets (standalone); 200+ in the Mastering Bundle | — |
| Platforms | macOS 10.9+ (AAX, AU, VST, VST3) and Windows 10+ (AAX, VST, VST3), Apple Silicon compatible | — |
| Trial | 14-day fully featured trial | — |
| Version | — | 1.6.7 |
| 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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