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Checked September 2026

TAL-Chorus-LX vs Soundtoys Crystallizer (2026)

TAL-Chorus-LX is best for adding vintage Juno-60-style chorus warmth to synths and vocals; Soundtoys Crystallizer is best for shimmering reverse-pitch textures. TAL-Chorus-LX starts at Free and Soundtoys Crystallizer at $149 one-time.

TAL-Chorus-LX by TAL Software GmbH

TAL Software GmbH

TAL-Chorus-LX

FREE

Free vintage chorus effect emulating the Roland Juno-60 chorus circuit.

VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupported
Soundtoys Crystallizer by Soundtoys
$149once

Granular echo synthesizer combining pitch shifting and reversed echo, based on the Eventide H3000 Reverse Shift effect.

VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
TAL-Chorus-LXSoundtoys Crystallizer
Best foradding vintage Juno-60-style chorus warmth to synths and vocalsshimmering reverse-pitch textures
Starting priceFree$149 one-time
Free versionYesNo
Free trial—Yes
FormatsVST3, AU, AAX, CLAPVST, VST3, AU, AAX
OSWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Key featuresJuno-60 chorus circuit emulation, Smooth parameter change handling to avoid zipper noise, Native Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) support, DC offset removal, Cross-platform VST3/AU/AAX/CLAP supportReverse pitch-shift echo, Built-in Gate and Duck, Low and high-cut filters, MIDI sync and automation, 200+ presets
DeveloperTAL Software GmbHSoundtoys

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TAL-Chorus-LX starts at Free; Soundtoys Crystallizer starts at $149 one-time.

Juno-60 chorus circuit emulation, Smooth parameter change handling to avoid zipper noise, Native Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) support, DC offset removal, Cross-platform VST3/AU/AAX/CLAP support.

Reverse pitch-shift echo, Built-in Gate and Duck, Low and high-cut filters, MIDI sync and automation, 200+ presets.
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