Soundtoys Crystallizer 5 – Granular Reverse Pitch-Shifting Delay
Soundtoys Crystallizer 5 is a powerful and creatively inspiring effect that combines granular delay with pitch shifting and reverse echo to produce shimmering, ethereal textures. Inspired by classic Eventide H3000-style algorithms, Crystallizer brings vintage digital hardware flavor into your modern DAW environment—perfect for transforming instruments, vocals, and FX into lush, animated soundscapes.
Now updated for Soundtoys 5.5, Crystallizer 5 features native Apple Silicon support, a resizable interface, and integration with Effect Rack for modular sound processing. Whether you’re adding subtle harmonic layers or wild cascading effects, Crystallizer’s unique engine provides unmatched sonic flexibility for producers, sound designers, and experimental artists.
Key Features:
- Granular delay with pitch shifting and reverse echo capabilities
- Inspired by vintage Eventide H3000-style crystal echo effects
- Capable of creating shimmering pads, glitchy textures, or rhythmic patterns
- Tempo-syncable delay with stereo imaging and modulation
- Fully integrated with Soundtoys Effect Rack for advanced FX chaining
- Resizable GUI and updated UI for modern workflows
- VST3, AU, and AAX support with native Apple Silicon compatibility
System Requirements:
- Formats: VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit only)
- macOS: 10.12 or later (Intel & Apple Silicon supported)
- Windows: 7 or later (64-bit)
- DAW: Compatible with all major 64-bit hosts
- iLok account required (dongle optional)
Perfect For:
- Sound designers creating cinematic and ambient textures
- Producers adding sparkle, movement, and modulation to instruments or vocals
- Electronic musicians seeking glitchy and evolving delay effects
- Users of Soundtoys Effect Rack looking to expand their creative toolkit
Soundtoys Crystallizer 5 transforms ordinary sounds into extraordinary, pitch-shifted echoes that defy expectations. From ambient layers to futuristic FX, it’s a creative powerhouse for any music or post-production setup.