Soundtoys MicroShift – Stereo Widening Plugin (ELECTRONIC LICENCE DOWNLOAD)

OVERVIEW

Soundtoys MicroShift is the modern solution to achieving the classic stereo-widening sound used on countless hit records. Inspired by legendary hardware units like the Eventide H3000 and AMS DMX 15-80s, MicroShift captures their pitch-shifting character, subtle saturation, and time-variant delay movement – delivering rich, dimensional width at the click of a button. Whether you’re enhancing background vocals, spotlighting a lead, or giving guitars and synths that “larger than life” feel, MicroShift makes it effortless.

Despite its simple interface, MicroShift provides deep control when you need it. The Detune and Delay dials shape the amount and style of widening, while the Focus knob isolates the frequency range you want to enlarge – keeping mixes clean and avoiding mud. Every purchase also includes Little MicroShift, the streamlined mini-version for fast results. With full Apple Silicon and VST3 support, MicroShift integrates smoothly with all major DAWs and modern workflows.

Note: Delivered as an ELECTRONIC LICENCE DOWNLOAD – no physical product.

“It’s beautifully thought-out, deceptively simple and extremely effective.” — Sound on Sound

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Instant Wide Vocals & Instruments:

Quickly add big, dimensional width to vocals, guitars, synths and more.

Three Hardware-Inspired Widening Modes:

Choose from classic flavours based on legendary studio pitch-shifters.

Simple Interface, Fast Results:

Get powerful widening effects with minimal tweaking required.

Blend or Spotlight Sounds:

Push key instruments forward or subtly spread background elements.

Precise Frequency Targeting With Focus:

Widen only the frequencies you want to keep your mix clean.

Flexible Detune & Delay Controls:

Shape the character, intensity, and style of the wideness.

FEATURES

• Three classic hardware-inspired widening algorithms

• Time-varying delay and micro-pitch modulation for rich stereo width

• Detune control for adjusting pitch-shift depth

• Delay control for shaping time-based movement

• Focus knob for isolating widening to a specific frequency range

• Clean, intuitive interface for fast workflow

• Includes Little MicroShift for simplified, quick widening

• Compatible with Apple Silicon and VST3

• Supports 64-bit AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3, and AU

• Operates at sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz

• Works with major DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, Bitwig, and more

• Requires macOS 10.15+ or Windows 10+ (not ARM-Windows compatible)

• Internet connection required for activation

TECHNICAL SPECS

Current Version: 5.5

Apple Silicon and VST 3 Compatible

Plug-in Formats (64-bit only):

• AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, and Audio Units (AU)

Supported Sample Rates:

• Minimum: 44.1 kHz, Maximum: 192 kHz

System Requirements:

• Operating systems: Mac OS X 10.15 or later; Windows 10 or later.
• Not compatible with ARM-based Windows machines.
• An internet connection is required at the time of activation.

Supported Hosts:

• Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Studio One, Reaper, Bitwig
• Full list of compatible host applications is listed below.

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COMPATIBILITY

Officially Supported Host Applications

All version 5 Soundtoys products come in 64-bit VST, AU and AAX Native plug-in formats. Here is a list of our officially supported host applications.

• Pro Tools: 2020 or higher (Mac & PC: AAX Native and AudioSuite)
• Logic Pro X: 10.7 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits)
• Ableton Live: 11.0 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits, VST2 & VST3; Windows: VST2 & VST3)
• Studio One: 5 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits, VST2 & VST3; Windows: VST2 & VST3)
• Cubase: 12 or higher (Mac & PC: VST3)
• Nuendo: 12 or higher (Mac & PC: VST3)
• Reaper: 7 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits, VST2 & VST3; Windows: VST2 & VST3)
• Bitwig Studio: 5 or higher (Mac & PC: VST2 & VST3)
• FL Studio: 2025.1 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits, VST2 & VST3; Windows: VST2 & VST3)

Officially Supported Operating Systems

• OS X 10.15 or higher*
• Windows 10 or higher*

* Apple Silicon & VST 3 Info:

VST3 support is available for both Windows and macOS, and offers native compatibility with both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M-series) and Intel processors.

Soundtoys will continue to support both VST3 and VST2 formats for all products for the time being. This update is free for all users with Soundtoys version 5 or later plug-ins.

Log in to your Soundtoys account and download the installers here or on our downloads page.

Known Issues and Notes

• In Digital Performer 11, discrete parameters behave incorrectly for VST3. Soundtoys recommend using VST2 or AU in Digital Performer 11 until the issue can be resolved.
• Some hosts will automatically replace VST2 plug-ins in sessions with matching VST3 versions, depending on the DAW and your DAW preferences. The Soundtoys VST3 versions are fully interchangeable with their VST2 counterparts, but not all hosts implement this feature of VST3.

Note about DAW / Computer Support

Sountoys cannot guarantee support if you are using a supported host platform listed above on an operating system or computer that is not supported by the host platform itself. Please visit your DAW’s website or manual to ensure you are using a compatible system.

If your DAW is not on the list above or if your supported DAW version is older than what’s listed, it doesn’t necessarily mean that our plug-ins won’t work. It just means that it has not been tested. If something goes wrong with an unsupported DAW, you are welcome to write to support, but Soundtoys cannot guarantee a solution. They currently recommend using their free trial with your host to confirm compatibility on your computer.

32-Bit Plug-in Support

With the release of 5.3.2, Soundtoys have officially discontinued support for 32-bit plug-ins. With macOS Catalina requiring all applications to be 64-bit, and with the vast majority of our PC customers using 64-bit plug-ins, they decided it was the right time to end 32-bit support. Their most recent 32-bit installers are available to download below.

Download Soundtoys 5.3.2 for Windows (32-bit)

Download Soundtoys 5.3.1 for Mac (32-bit)

Download Windows 32-Bit Installers for Individual Plug-ins

Hardware Support

Soundtoys 5 is not compatible with ARM-based Windows machines.