Checked September 2026
Soundtoys
Soundtoys Crystallizer review
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Granular echo synthesizer combining pitch shifting and reversed echo, based on the Eventide H3000 Reverse Shift effect. Best for shimmering reverse-pitch textures. Price: $149 one-time.
Key features
- Reverse pitch-shift echo
- Built-in Gate and Duck
- Low and high-cut filters
- MIDI sync and automation
- 200+ presets
Pros
- Instantly recognisable textures
- 30-day trial available
Cons
- Niche effect, not an everyday insert
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Sources: www.soundtoys.com