Soundtoys MicroShift 5 – Wide, Rich Stereo Doubling Plug-in
Soundtoys MicroShift 5 is the industry-favorite plug-in for adding depth, width, and subtle modulation to vocals, guitars, synths, and more. Based on the classic stereo widening techniques from vintage rack hardware like the Eventide H3000 and AMS DMX 15-80, MicroShift gives you that instantly recognizable thick and wide studio sound with minimal effort.
Whether you’re aiming for lush, polished pop vocals or adding stereo dimension to otherwise flat tracks, MicroShift delivers rich results in seconds. Version 5.5 brings a resizable interface, native Apple Silicon support, and full compatibility with the Soundtoys Effect Rack, making it a powerful tool in both creative and professional mixing workflows.
Key Features:
- Modeled on classic hardware stereo wideners (Eventide, AMS)
- Three distinct algorithms for different flavors of stereo width
- Simple interface with intuitive mix and detune controls
- Delay and modulation create natural doubling and widening effects
- Perfect for vocals, guitars, synths, and any mono source needing width
- Resizable GUI and VST3 support
- Native Apple Silicon compatibility (M1/M2/M3)
- Use standalone or within the Soundtoys Effect Rack
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:
- Mix engineers adding width and depth to mono sources
- Producers seeking polished, stereo-enhanced vocals
- Sound designers adding movement and modulation
- Creative FX stacking in the Soundtoys Effect Rack
Soundtoys MicroShift 5 makes it easy to achieve pro-level stereo width with the warmth and character of legendary hardware. It’s your secret weapon for instantly big, wide, and musical mixes.