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Best VST Plug-ins for Vocals in 2021

Wednesday May 26, 2021. 02:00 PM , from Sweetwater inSync
Unless you’re producing jazz fusion, orchestral, or some other type of instrumental music, the vocal is at the center of every one of your recordings. That means if your vocals sound bad, your whole project sounds bad. While nothing can replace a killer performance by a talented vocalist, there are scores of plug-ins available that will tune, fix, tweak, and polish your vocal tracks to perfection. But, with so many choices out there, where do you start? Breathe easy, friends — Sweetwater is here to help. In this article, we’re going to guide you through our picks for the best VST plug-ins for vocals.

Antares Auto-Tune Pro

You can’t have a discussion about VST plug-ins for vocals without highlighting Antares Auto-Tune — it’s arguably the world’s best-known vocal plug-in. Even folks who know nothing about audio engineering have heard of it. Its latest iteration, Auto-Tune Pro, takes everything you love about previous versions and packs it into a slick, easy-to-navigate interface. Despite its ease of use, it’s loaded with great features. Auto-Key automatically detects the key and scale of your project. Classic Mode supplies you with the popular “Auto-Tune 5 sound.” You also get Audio Random Access support for tight integration with your DAW and real-time control via your MIDI controller.

Celemony Melodyne 5 editor

Celemony’s Melodyne 5 editor makes vocal pitch correction feel like a cakewalk. It has plenty of horsepower under the hood, which enables it to perform functions that other programs can only dream of. Whether you need to correct a note buried deep inside a polyphonic section, level out the volume between notes, or transpose entire songs, Melodyne 5 editor has more than enough power to take on the job. And Melodyne 5 editor manages to pack all of its professional processing power into an intuitive interface that anyone can use to edit their vocal takes. Currently in version 5, Melodyne’s popularity as a professional studio tool has only begun to hit its stride.

iZotope VocalSynth 2

Looking for a vocal effect that’s just plain cool? If so, you’ll love iZotope’s VocalSynth 2. This comprehensive studio toolbox is loaded with five powerful vocal engines that are sure to give your vox a one-of-a-kind sound. Version 2 of this multi-effects vocal plug-in boasts more power, a redesigned interface, and better CPU optimization than its predecessor. Its robust selection of presets makes for great starting points that you can then tweak into your own signature vocal sounds. When we first got our hands on this plug-in here at Sweetwater, we had a blast modifying the nasality, vowel shapes, and formants of our vocal tracks with VocalSynth 2’s Biovox tool. You also get an arsenal of stompbox-style vocal effects, three flexible modes of operation, and plug-in intercommunication with iZotope’s Neutron, Ozone, Tonal Balance Control, and more. Want to add another six essential plug-ins to your arsenal? Then get your hands on iZotope’s Music Production Suite. Besides VocalSynth 2, it supplies you with Ozone 9 Advanced, Neutron 3 Advanced, RX 7 Standard, Nectar 3, Insight 2, and more — it’s a killer deal!

Synchro Arts Revoice Pro 4.2

Revoice Pro 4.2 from Synchro Arts is a must-have for anyone who regularly does ADR. It’s capable of modifying vocal inflection using guide patterns from an actor, director, or anyone else in the vocal booth. In addition to keeping your arrangement tight, Revoice Pro 4.2 makes it easy to produce doubled tracks. With a simple click, it gives you control over the time, pitch correction, and much more. Now in version 4.2, Revoice Pro features separate Music and Dialog modes, enhanced pitch editing, ARA2 protocol, and time-stretch vibrato. From overdubs to doubling tracks, Revoice Pro 4.2 is an indispensable tool for any studio.

FabFilter Pro-DS

Sssss. That’s the annoying sound of sibilance. And if you run the vocal through a compressor, it sounds more like SSSSS. That’s why every studio needs a quality de-esser like the FabFilter Pro-DS. This plug-in’s “Single Vocal” detection algorithm nails sibilance with supreme accuracy and attenuates it transparently. Beyond that, its “Allround” mode is great for high-frequency limiting of any material, even drums or complete mixes. You also get wideband or linear-phase split-band processing, switchable look ahead of up to 15ms, adjustable stereo linking with optional mid-only or side-only processing, and up to four times linear-phase oversampling. And everything is laid out in a streamlined, user-friendly interface.

Reverb Foundry HD Cart

Reverb is essential for adding depth and space to your vocals, and Reverb Foundry’s HD Cart is modeled after one of the most legendary hardware reverbs ever made. The original unit is arguably the best-sounding reverb in history, and its Surround/HD Reverb cartridge contained the only algorithm ever to take full advantage of the hardware’s dual DSP cards. And now, thanks to Reverb Foundry, this celebrated algorithm can be yours. HD Cart includes quadraphonic, 5.0 surround, and high-density stereo modes, and it faithfully captures the sound of the original reverb unit. This plug-in is a great way to emulate the sounds you’ve heard on countless iconic recordings. It’s a rich, dense reverb unlike any other.

There you have it — our favorite VST plug-ins for vocals. With these processors in your plug-in folder, your vocal tracks are sure to sound better than ever. If you have any questions about vocal plug-ins, our knowledgeable Sales Engineers are chock-full of expert advice. Give us a call at (800) 222-4700, and we’ll be happy to help you out!

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