Eventide Anthology XII
What Eventide Anthology XII is
Eventide Anthology XII is a bundle of 32 audio plug-ins for mixing and mastering, bringing vintage hardware emulations together with modern audio processors. Its effects cover EQ, compression and other dynamics, reverbs, delays, pitch shifting, modulation and distortion, alongside channel strip and multi-effects tools. The bundle also includes Eventide’s patented Transient/Tonal splitting technology for transient and tonal processing. Anthology XII adds 10 plug-ins to the previous Anthology bundle: three reverbs, three modulation effects, two pitch shifters, one distortion and one EQ.
The plug-ins support AAX, VST2 and VST3, with AU also supported on macOS. They run on Windows 10 or later, x64, or macOS 10.14 or later on Intel or Apple Silicon. Eventide says they should work with compatible DAWs and names Pro Tools, Ableton, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio and Reaper among those it lists. An iLok account is required, but a physical dongle is not. Anthology XII costs $999, paid once, with a 14-day trial and no free plan. Eventide was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Little Ferry, New Jersey, USA.
Who it suits
The bundle suits creators, beatmakers, musicians and engineers who need a broad set of effects for vocal production, beatmaking, sound design or mixing. It may also suit buyers seeking plug-ins across the listed formats and compatible DAWs, provided they meet the operating-system requirements and can use an iLok account.
What it does well
- Combines 32 plug-ins for mixing and mastering.
- Covers EQ, dynamics, time-based effects, modulation, distortion and pitch shifting.
- Includes Eventide’s Transient/Tonal splitting technology.
- Supports AAX, VST2 and VST3, plus AU on macOS.
- Works with compatible DAWs including Pro Tools, Ableton and Logic Pro.
- 14-day trial available before the one-time purchase.
What to know first
- Costs $999, paid once.
- An iLok account is required.
- No free plan is offered.
- Requires Windows 10 or later or macOS 10.14 or later.
Limits
The trial lasts 14 days, and there is no free plan. The listed purchase is $999, paid once.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Anthology XII | 32 plug-ins · iLok account required · Windows 10+ x64 or macOS 10.14+ · AAX, VST2, VST3; AU on macOS | $999, paid once |
As eventideaudio.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Eventide Anthology XII website.
- Use the 14-day trial to evaluate the bundle before purchase.
- Check that your Windows or macOS version and processor meet the listed requirements.
- Download the Mac 64-bit or Windows 64-bit installer.
- Use an iLok account and load the plug-ins in a compatible DAW.
Verdict
Pick Anthology XII if you want a 32-plug-in collection spanning tonal, dynamic, time-based and modulation effects for audio production. The 14-day trial gives you a chance to evaluate the bundle before its $999 as a one-time purchase. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or cannot use an iLok account.
Questions
How much does Anthology XII cost?
The listed price is $999, paid once.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. A 14-day trial is available.
Which platforms and plug-in formats are supported?
It supports Windows 10 or later, x64, and macOS 10.14 or later on Intel or Apple Silicon. Formats are AAX, VST2 and VST3, with AU also available on macOS.
Does Anthology XII require iLok?
An iLok account is required, but a physical dongle is not necessary.
Which DAWs does it work with?
Eventide says its plug-ins should work with any compatible DAW and lists Pro Tools, Ableton, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio and Reaper.
Facts from Eventide Anthology XII's own pages
- Company history
- Eventide’s about page says the company began in 1970 and describes more than 50 years in audio technology. · eventideaudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- DAW compatibility
- Eventide says its plug-ins should work with any compatible DAW and lists testing with Pro Tools, Ableton, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, and Reaper. · eventideaudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Effects
- The collection includes EQs, compressors, delays, reverbs, pitch changers, modulation effects, and distortion. · eventideaudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1971 · eventideaudio.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Little Ferry, New Jersey, USA · eventideaudio.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Installers
- The downloads page provides Anthology XII installers for Mac 64-bit and Windows 64-bit. · eventideaudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Eventide describes the bundle for creators, beatmakers, musicians, and engineers working with audio, including vocal production, beatmaking, sound design, and mixing. · eventideaudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- License requirement
- An iLok account is required, but Eventide says a physical dongle is not necessary. · eventideaudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Mac support
- The listed macOS requirements are macOS 10.14 or later on Intel or Apple Silicon, with 64-bit AAX, AU, VST2, or VST3 formats. · eventideaudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- New additions
- Anthology XII adds 10 plug-ins to the previous Anthology bundle, including three reverbs, three modulation effects, two pitch shifters, a distortion, and an EQ. · eventideaudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Anthology XII is a bundle of 32 professional plug-ins for mixing and mastering. · eventideaudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The product page says an iLok account is required; the opened maker pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims. · eventideaudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Transient and tonal processing
- The product page highlights Eventide’s patented Transient/Tonal splitting technology. · eventideaudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- Eventide recommends a 14-day demo before purchase. · eventideaudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- What it includes
- The bundle combines vintage hardware emulations with modern audio processors. · eventideaudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The listed Windows requirements are Windows 10 or later, x64, with 64-bit AAX, VST2, or VST3 formats. · eventideaudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
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