Soundtoys 5
Soundtoys 5 is a paid bundle of 23 audio effects for work such as reverb, saturation, compression, distortion, echo, delay, vocal processing, and modulation.
What Soundtoys 5 is
Soundtoys 5 is a paid bundle of 23 audio effects for work such as reverb, saturation, compression, distortion, echo, delay, vocal processing, and modulation. Effect Rack lets users arrange effects into custom chains and operate the rack as one plug-in. Version 5.5 adds SpaceBlender to the rack, 67 presets, and resizable interfaces for individual plug-ins. The bundle supports 64-bit AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, and Audio Units formats, with sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz. Listed hosts 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 does not support ARM-based Windows machines. Soundtoys offers a 30-day trial, activated with a code and available once. The bundle costs $599, paid once, includes two activations, and needs an internet connection for activation.
Good
- Bundles 23 audio effects
- Effect Rack supports custom effect chains
- Includes two activations
- Supports sample rates up to 192 kHz
Watch out
- No free plan
- ARM-based Windows machines are unsupported
- Trial can be activated only once
- Internet connection required at activation
Who it suits
Soundtoys 5 is aimed at professional mix engineers, musicians, and sound designers who want a broad set of effects in one bundle. It suits users of the listed plug-in formats and host applications.
Verdict
Soundtoys 5 brings a wide range of effects together with a rack for custom chains. Check the supported operating system, host, and processor limits before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Soundtoys 5's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Soundtoys 5 | $599, paid once | 23 plug-ins · 64-bit only · two activations |
The facts
Each one read from Soundtoys 5's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Effect Rack
- Effect Rack lets users build custom effect chains and control the rack as a single plug-in.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes its effects as tools for professional mix engineers, musicians, and sound designers.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- The maker says the bundle includes two activations and requires an internet connection at activation.checked 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.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Plug-in formats
- The bundle supports 64-bit AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, and Audio Units formats.checked 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.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Soundtoys 5 bundles 23 pro audio effects for reverberation, saturation, compression, distortion, echo, delay, vocal processing, and modulation.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Sample rates
- Supported sample rates range from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Soundtoys offers technical support by email or support form and lists its hours as Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm EST.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Version 5.5
- Version 5.5 adds SpaceBlender to Effect Rack, 67 presets, and resizable interfaces for individual plug-ins.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1996checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Burlington, Vermont, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Host applications
- The maker lists Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Studio One, Reaper, and Bitwig as supported hosts.checked 4 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- Soundtoys offers a free 30-day trial, activated with a code, and says the trial can be activated only once.checked 4 Oct 2026
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