Free three-band upward/downward multiband compressor originally from Ableton's Multiband Dynamics preset.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
OTT vs Neutron 5 (2026)
OTT is best for aggressive multiband upward/downward compression; Neutron 5 is best for dynamics-focused channel strip mixing with AI assistance. OTT starts at Free and Neutron 5 at $299.00 one-time.
AI-driven mixing channel strip with dynamics, EQ, and a Visual Mixer.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| OTT | Neutron 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | aggressive multiband upward/downward compression | dynamics-focused channel strip mixing with AI assistance |
| Starting price | Free | $299.00 one-time |
| Free version | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | 3-band upward and downward compression, Depth control for wet/dry blend, Resizable, redesigned GUI, Apple Silicon native and Pro Tools AAX support, VST2/VST3/AU/AAX formats | AI-powered Mix Assistant, Clipper, Density, and Phase modules, Mid/Side and Transient/Sustain channel modes, Visual Mixer for spatial track arrangement, Delta buttons to isolate module effect |
| Developer | Xfer Records | iZotope |
Questions people ask
OTT starts at Free; Neutron 5 starts at $299.00 one-time.
3-band upward and downward compression, Depth control for wet/dry blend, Resizable, redesigned GUI, Apple Silicon native and Pro Tools AAX support, VST2/VST3/AU/AAX formats.
AI-powered Mix Assistant, Clipper, Density, and Phase modules, Mid/Side and Transient/Sustain channel modes, Visual Mixer for spatial track arrangement, Delta buttons to isolate module effect.