Crystals is a multi-effect plugin from Eventide that combines two pitch-shifters, two delays and a reverb in one processing chain.
Crystals at a glance
| Developer | Eventide |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Multi Effect |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.14 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio, Studio One |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €98.18 |
What Crystals does
Each of the two pitch-shifters covers a four-octave range, from two octaves down to two octaves up, and each delay can be set up to 4 seconds with its own feedback. The reverb is listed with a decay of up to 100 seconds, and the developer describes the pitch-shifting as derived from the iconic H3000 Harmonizer effect. Each voice can be micro-pitched around 500 cents for a fourth or 700 cents for a fifth to add musical harmony, and the delay grains can be smoothed by applying up to 4 seconds of delay per voice. The plugin is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and activation uses iLok.
Key features
- Twin pitch-shifters. Two pitch-shifters each cover a four-octave range, from two octaves down to two octaves up, and each voice can be micro-pitched around a fourth or a fifth.
- Independent delays. Two delays are adjusted separately, each up to 4 seconds with its own feedback, and the delay grains can be smoothed by applying a delay to each voice.
- Reverb. The reverb has a decay of up to 100 seconds and is described as capable of large-sounding spaces.
- RIBBON play control. The RIBBON control morphs the effect back and forth in real time for dynamic, fluid changes while playing.
- FLEX octave button. A push button shifts both voices up one octave at once.
- MIXLOCK. MIXLOCK keeps the MIX control constant when auditioning presets.
- Reverse granular delays. The effect features two reverse granular delays that are manipulated by length and pitch.
- Crack, keygen and serial variants. Searches for this plugin commonly pair the name with crack, keygen and serial key, and a working serial is the string most often typed.
Use cases
- Sound design. The developer notes that Crystals is used for otherworldly solos and sound design, with cascading pitched delays and huge reverbs.
- Vocal and guitar processing. The plugin is described as adding life to synths, guitar and vocals, and pitching a voice down a full octave gives a drunk vocal effect.
Compatibility
Crystals comes as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with native support for Apple Silicon listed. It requires macOS 10.14 or Windows 10, and activation uses iLok. The developer names Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio and Studio One as hosts.
Who it is for
Producers and sound designers who want pitch-shifted delays, long reverbs and granular effects in one plugin, and mix engineers who want to lift synths, guitar and vocals. A trial is available before purchase.
Price and availability
Crystals was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €98.18. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Crystals FAQ
Does Crystals run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, and the plugin requires macOS 10.14 or higher.
Does Crystals need iLok?
Yes. Activation uses iLok, so an iLok license is required.
Is a trial of Crystals available?
Yes. A trial is available so the pitch, delay and reverb sections can be checked in a session first.
Where can I download Crystals crack for free?
The crack release is circulated as a repack, torrent and magnet link, and the AU crack and .dmg crack builds are the common forms.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Crystals?
Searches pair the name with keygen, serial key and activation code, and the iLok license is the fact the release is built around.