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Soundtoys 5
Burlington, Vermont, United States
What it is
Soundtoys 5 is a paid bundle of 23 audio effects for reverberation, saturation, compression, distortion, echo, delay, vocal processing, modulation, and related work. Effect Rack lets users arrange custom chains and operate the rack as one plug-in. Version 5.5 adds SpaceBlender, 67 presets, and resizable individual plug-in interfaces. The bundle supports 64-bit AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, and Audio Units formats, with sample rates from 44.1 kHz through 192 kHz. Listed host applications include Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Studio One, Reaper, and Bitwig. It runs on macOS 10.15 or later and Windows 10 or later, but ARM-based Windows machines are incompatible. The bundle uses a perpetual license, includes two activations, and requires internet access during activation. A code-based 30-day trial is available once. The listed price is $599, paid once.
For and against
For
- 23 audio effects in one bundle
- Effect Rack builds custom plug-in chains
- Supports AAX, VST, and Audio Units
- 30-day trial available
- Two activations included
Against
- No free plan
- ARM-based Windows machines are incompatible
- Trial activation is limited to once
- Internet connection required for activation
The verdict
Soundtoys 5 combines 23 effects with Effect Rack, broad plug-in formats, and support for major hosts. Buyers should check operating-system compatibility and the one-time trial and activation conditions before choosing it.
Who it suits
It suits professional mix engineers, musicians, and sound designers working in supported host applications. It is intended for users who need a broad effects bundle with chain-building controls.
Plans and prices
Soundtoys 5
23 plug-ins · 64-bit only · two activations
Read 4 Oct 2026 · soundtoys.com
On the record
- Effect Rack
- Effect Rack lets users build custom effect chains and control the rack as a single plug-in.soundtoys.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Host applications
- The maker lists Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Studio One, Reaper, and Bitwig as supported hosts.soundtoys.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes its effects as tools for professional mix engineers, musicians, and sound designers.soundtoys.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- The maker says the bundle includes two activations and requires an internet connection at activation.soundtoys.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- The product page lists macOS 10.15 or later and Windows 10 or later, and says ARM-based Windows machines are not compatible.soundtoys.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Plug-in formats
- The bundle supports 64-bit AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, and Audio Units formats.soundtoys.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Soundtoys says marketing use of personal data requires opt-in and that it does not share data with third parties except as needed to provide services or when legally required.soundtoys.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Soundtoys 5 bundles 23 pro audio effects for reverberation, saturation, compression, distortion, echo, delay, vocal processing, and modulation.soundtoys.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Sample rates
- Supported sample rates range from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.soundtoys.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Soundtoys offers technical support by email or support form and lists its hours as Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm EST.soundtoys.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Trial
- Soundtoys offers a free 30-day trial, activated with a code, and says the trial can be activated only once.support.soundtoys.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Version 5.5
- Version 5.5 adds SpaceBlender to Effect Rack, 67 presets, and resizable interfaces for individual plug-ins.soundtoys.com · read 4 Oct 2026
