Effect / oeksound
soothe2
8.8Great
soothe2 is oeksound's dynamic resonance suppressor that automatically detects and reduces problematic resonances and harshness in audio.
Plugin comparison
soothe2 vs TDR Nova
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
8.6Great
TDR Nova is Tokyo Dawn Labs' free parallel dynamic equalizer for parametric EQ, dynamic EQ, multiband compression, and wideband dynamics.
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 | soothe2 | TDR Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Plugin type | Dynamic resonance suppressor | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AAX (Win 64-bit); VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (Mac 64-bit) |
| 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| Product status | Superseded by soothe3; the official soothe2 URL now redirects to soothe3 | — |
| Type | — | Parallel dynamic equalizer |
| Version | — | 2.2.2 |
| Bands | — | 4 dynamic EQ bands + high-pass and low-pass sections |
| Use cases | — | Parametric EQ, dynamic EQ, frequency-selective / multiband / wideband compression |
| System | — | Windows 7+; macOS 10.9+; OpenGL support |
| Paid upgrade | — | TDR Nova GE (Gentleman's Edition) adds bands and dynamics modes |
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