Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Contenders
Devious Machines Infiltrator 2 by Devious Machines. A sequenced multi-effects rack with 50+ modules, for rhythmic mangling that goes far beyond a single filter insert.
Effect / Output
Thermal is an interactive distortion plugin (effect) from Output for multi-stage distortion, filtering, and effects processing.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Devious Machines Infiltrator 2 comes out ahead (8.5). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Devious Machines Infiltrator 2 | Thermal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Sequenced multi-effects | — |
| Modules | 50+ effect algorithms | — |
| Slots | Up to 10 effect slots | — |
| Developer | Devious Machines | — |
| Plugin formats | — | 32 and 64 bit VST, VST3, AU, and AAX |
| macOS | — | OS X 10.9 or higher |
| Windows | — | Windows 7 or higher |
| Memory | — | 8GB minimum, 16GB+ recommended |
| Disk space | — | At least 300 MB free |
| Activations | — | Up to 4 computers simultaneously per license |
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