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Description

Unleash a world of sonic possibilities with the Soundtoys Crystallizer, a granular echo synthesizer plug-in that redefines the boundaries of sound manipulation. Inspired by the iconic Crystal Echoes preset from the Eventide H3000, Crystallizer brings the same retro-cool pitch processing and echo effects into the digital age, allowing musicians and producers to transform their audio landscapes with ease.

Whether you want to subtly enhance an instrument or completely alter its sonic signature, Crystallizer offers a multitude of creative options. It turns any sound source into a synth-like experience, adding layers of subsonic bubbles and crystalline textures. With a maximum delay time of 15 seconds and powerful pitch-shifting capabilities, this plug-in can take your sound design to uncharted territories. Dive into the dynamic control features like Gate/Duck to manage your echoes with precision, ensuring your mix remains balanced and captivating.

Join the community of artists pushing the envelope of music production with the Crystallizer. Whether you're looking to breathe new life into stale tracks or embark on an experimental sonic adventure, this plug-in is your ticket to the extraordinary.

Key Features:

  • Inspired by the Crystal Echoes preset in the Eventide H3000
  • Granular echo and pitch-shifting effects
  • Maximum delay time of 15 seconds
  • Dynamic Gate/Duck control for managing echoes
  • Ideal for transforming any audio clip or sound source into something entirely new

Product specs

Software Type Granular Delay
Platform Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full Full
Download/Boxed Download
Bit Depth 32-bit, 64-bit
Format AAX Native, VST, AU, AudioSuite
Authorization Type iLok Account required
Hardware Requirements - Mac Intel processor
Hardware Requirements - PC Intel compatible processor
OS Requirements - Mac OS X 10.10 or later
OS Requirements - PC Windows 7 SP1 or later

FAQs

What effects can I create with the Soundtoys Crystallizer?

The Soundtoys Crystallizer allows you to create shimmering, textured soundscapes using reverse echoes and pitch shifting, reminiscent of the classic Eventide H3000.

Is the Soundtoys Crystallizer compatible with my DAW?

The Soundtoys Crystallizer supports AAX Native, VST, AU, and AudioSuite formats, making it compatible with most popular DAWs such as Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Logic Pro.

Does the Soundtoys Crystallizer require an iLok account?

Yes, an iLok account is required to authorize the Soundtoys Crystallizer plugin.

Can I use the Soundtoys Crystallizer on both Mac and PC?

Yes, the Soundtoys Crystallizer is compatible with both Mac (OS X 10.10 or later) and PC (Windows 7 SP1 or later) systems.

How does the Soundtoys Crystallizer enhance my music production?

The Crystallizer transforms simple melodies and chords into rich, evolving effects, adding depth and creativity to guitar, bass, drums, or loops.

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Crystallizer - Crystalline Guitar Effects

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Crystallizer - Crystalline Guitar Effects

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Crystallizer - FX on Piano

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Soundtoys Crystallizer Tutorial - Everything You Need to Know for 2023

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Crystallizer - The Beauty

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Crystallizer - Presets on Drum Loops

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Complete Soundtoys Crystallizer Plugin Guide: In-Depth Walkthrough

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Soundtoys Crystallizer.

Features and functionality

  • Crystallizer offers unique pitch-shifting and delay effects not easily replicated with Ableton's stock tools, providing a distinctive reverse/pitchdown delay hybrid sound.

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  • Crystallizer excels at creating intricate, evolving soundscapes, appealing to those looking for complex texture layering.

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Comparisons

  • Crystallizer is compared to grain delay but is noted to offer capabilities beyond what Ableton Live's stock effects can achieve, requiring complex manual setup to mimic.

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  • Crystallizer is favored over Portal for intuitive use and effective sound manipulation, especially when modifying melodies.

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Use cases and applications

  • Crystallizer is particularly effective for ambient and lofi music, creating twisted, texturized sounds while maintaining recognizability, ideal for background noise manipulation.

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  • Particularly effective for enhancing melodies, Crystallizer is praised for its ability to add depth and interest to tracks without overwhelming the original sound.

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Value and pricing

  • The Soundtoys bundle at $250 is considered a good investment by multiple users, who emphasize its widespread use across tracks.

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  • Crystallizer is highly recommended when on sale, offering significant value compared to other granular plugins.

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User experience

  • Owners frequently reach for Echoboy over Ableton's Echo due to habit and perceived superior functionality, although similar effects can be achieved with Ableton's tools.

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See how Avicii uses Soundtoys Crystallizer

Avicii

Music Producer

Jovicii

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Verified via YouTube

At 12:20 in his video with Future Music, Crystallizer can be seen at the very bottom of his plugin list.

See how Steve Aoki uses Soundtoys Crystallizer

Steve Aoki

Music Producer, DJ

Rifoki

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Verified via Audio Media International

In this inteview, Steve Aoki gives us a look to the main gear he use to produce records in both of his studios : The ''Neon Future Cave'' in Las Vegas, NV and the ''Dim Mak Studio'' in Los Angeles, CA.

I have a good amount of Waves plugins, like the CLA Vocal and the JJP Vocals. I think that most people use those. These are all basically one vocal engine that includes compression, EQ Boost, Delays etc. Soundtoys is another plugin that I use, Echo Boys for delays, Crystalliser, which has some cool stuff with pitch shifting and reverse echo.

See how Hans Zimmer uses Soundtoys Crystallizer

Hans Zimmer

Composer, Music Producer

Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard & Klaus Badelt

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Verified via FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music.

This article in FACT magazine details how Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch created the Bladerunner 2049 soundtrack:

"The CS-80 was part of a coterie of synths. They also used the u-he “wireless” modular plugin Zebra, as well as the company’s Diva softsynth, which was designed by Urs Heckmann based on Zimmer’s favorite Minimoog; Wallfisch was able to bring out a DSI Prophet-12 he hadn’t yet had the opportunity to use; a SoundToys Crystallizer granular synth altered compositions and then pieces were put through tape delays and covered in reverb before being processed again with the Crystallizer. “One of the things we talked about was the idea of ‘more human than human,’” Wallfisch says. “When you’re creating, you play a chord, and then all these machines take care of this extraordinary, strange, replicant-style advancement of something acoustic.”"

See how Mike Shinoda uses Soundtoys Crystallizer

Mike Shinoda

Singer, Guitarist

Linkin Park

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Verified via YouTube

In a livestream titled "4.5.20 - Quick CoronaJam!" on YouTube, Mike Shinoda uses the Soundtoys Crystallizer plugin.

See how Jacob Collier uses Soundtoys Crystallizer

Jacob Collier

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

He shows in this stream how he uses this plugin on piano to create cool effects.

See how Jamie xx uses Soundtoys Crystallizer

Jamie xx

Drummer, Music Producer

The xx

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Verified via YouTube

In an interview with Tape Notes, Jamie xx confirmed that he uses the Soundtoys Crystallizer VST for the vocals on his song "Breathe." This information is directly from Jamie xx, as seen in the interview available on YouTube.

See how Jack Antonoff uses Soundtoys Crystallizer

Jack Antonoff

Singer, Guitarist

Bleachers

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Verified via Soundonsound

If I have a sound, and I want it to just sort of live on, but not just with a reverb or an echo, something a little more odd, Crystallizer’s a really cool program.

See how Alessandro Cortini uses Soundtoys Crystallizer

Alessandro Cortini

Keyboardist, Music Producer

Nine Inch Nails

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Verified via Trashaudio

"What instruments were you used to layering? A Jomox XBase 09 for the more standard sounding analog drums, NI’s massive for some of the drones, a lot of UAD plugins for mixing, SoundToys Decapitator, Crystallizer, and a healthy dose of Eventide H8000FW."

See how Jake Kiszka uses Soundtoys Crystallizer

Jake Kiszka

Guitarist

Greta Van Fleet

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Verified via Soundonsound

Used on "When the Curtain Falls", as stated by mix engineer Al Sutton in this January 2019 Sound on Sound interview.

"I also had the Opticom in the bass for parallel compression. In this case I'll run that really dirty and blend it back in. I did this with one of the guitar tracks as well, the 'Guitar SC' track, but in this case I used the plug-in version of the Opticom. I'll really drive the plug-in and mix the result in underneath for some harmonic enhancement. I added some reverb on some of the guitars with the Avid ReVibe and added some additional effect with the SoundToys Crystallizer, but that was it. I didn't use outboard on the guitars, it was just straight into the board and then to the mix bus."

See how Jimmy Smith uses Soundtoys Crystallizer

Jimmy Smith

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Foals

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Verified via Guitar.com | All Things Guitar

In an interview with Guitar.com, Jimmy Smith of Foals discusses his experience with the Soundtoys Crystallizer plugin. He notes its widespread use in recordings around the time the blueSky reverb pedal became popular, expressing a preference for simpler gear. Despite the complexity of newer effects, Smith acknowledges having the Crystallizer on one of his pedalboards.

See how Vitalic uses Soundtoys Crystallizer

Vitalic

Music Producer

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Verified via YouTube

In this youtube video at 6:20 Vitalic talking about used soundtoys plugins.

See how Ken Andrews uses Soundtoys Crystallizer

Ken Andrews

Singer, Guitarist

Failure

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Verified via Soundonsound

The 'C' is the Sound Toys Crystallizer, and they were really into that one, because of its modulation effects.

Sound on Sound article, 2013.

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