Breeze vs HoRNet ZeroBus

Breeze is a vocal-processing plugin that builds a chain of reverb, EQ, saturation, and compression from a vocal take, with the main processing controlled by one knob. Its neural engine analyzes a take’s mood, style, and tempo and fits a chain to it. The built-in reverb adapts its size and decay to the vocal’s rhythm and words, with Space and Span controls for adjustment. Breeze sets EQ automatically; Crisp adds high-frequency lift, Heat adds analog-style saturation, and Makeup raises level while compressing the vocal. The maker says the plugin runs locally and offline, uploads no audio, requires no account, and does not train on user audio. Each license includes the Shout expansion with 20 vocal presets. Breeze works in DAWs hosting VST3 or AU plugins and supports macOS 10.15 or newer and Windows 10 or newer, with at least 4 GB RAM. The license is perpetual, with three activations and lifetime updates. A seven-day trial starts from the plugin; an email is required to begin downloading.

HoRNet ZeroBus is a stereo mix-bus processor combining automatic equalization with adaptive compression. AutoEQ continuously analyzes 31 frequency bands and balances the spectrum in real time, with a control range from 0% to 200%. Compression has two modes: FAT uses parallel 1176-style processing for punch, while GLUE uses serial SSL-style processing for cohesion. The compressor analyzes RMS and peak levels to set threshold and makeup gain automatically. HoRNet describes ZeroBus for mix or master buses, drum buses, and other stereo subgroups. It supports 44.1–192 kHz, automatic 2× oversampling below 88.2 kHz, and near-zero auto-compensated latency. Formats listed are VST3, AU, and AAX on Windows 10+ and macOS 10.13+. The one-time price is €2,499 as a one-time purchase. A Windows and Mac demo is available, but its volume turns down every 30 seconds and host automation is unavailable. The product page states free updates and a 15-day money-back guarantee.