Soundtoys 5 is a paid bundle of 23 audio effects for reverberation, saturation, compression, distortion, echo, delay, vocal processing, and modulation. Its Effect Rack lets users build custom effect chains and control the rack as one plug-in. Version 5.5 adds SpaceBlender to the rack, 67 presets, and resizable interfaces for individual plug-ins. Supported formats are 64-bit AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, and Audio Units. The listed host applications include Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Studio One, Reaper, and Bitwig, and supported sample rates range from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz. The product page lists macOS 10.15 or later and Windows 10 or later; ARM-based Windows machines are not compatible. Soundtoys offers a free 30-day trial, activated with a code and available once. The bundle costs 599.00 USD per once, includes two activations, and requires an internet connection at activation. Soundtoys describes its effects as tools for professional mix engineers, musicians, and sound designers.
Who it is for
It suits professional mix engineers, musicians, and sound designers seeking a bundle of audio effects. Users should check that their operating system and host application are listed as supported.
What is good
- Bundles 23 audio effects.
- Effect Rack builds custom chains controlled as one plug-in.
- Supports five listed plug-in formats.
- Includes a free 30-day trial.
What to know first
- Costs 599.00 USD per once.
- Trial can be activated only once.
- ARM-based Windows machines are not compatible.
- Internet connection is required at activation.
Verdict
Soundtoys 5 combines 23 effects with a rack for custom chains and supports several formats and hosts. Its one-time listed cost is 599.00 USD, and Windows users should note the ARM-machine exclusion.
Soundtoys 5 plans and pricing
All plansCompared on audio plugins
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 599 one-time
- Plugin formats
- AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU)
- Effect types
- saturation, compression, distortion, echo, delay, reverb, pitch shifting, formant shifting, chorus, widening, modulation, filtering, phasing, tremolo, auto-panning, EQ
- License model
- perpetual
- Product scope
- bundle
