Shape — Give it form
Reduces unwanted buildup and brings clarity and definition to your vocal.
Switch · Low / High, to match the voice
Plugin 01 · In beta
VOX LEAD
A lead-vocal processor built around six musical controls. Take a recorded voice toward a finished one without building a chain of separate tools.
Formats: AAX · AU · VST3In beta
Beta places are limited and offered by selection and availability.
The six controls
Six controls. One finished voice.
Work from form to finish. Each control is a musical direction, designed to work with the others — so small moves in several often beat one large move in one.
Glue — Hold it together
Smooths out dynamic changes for a more cohesive, consistent performance.
Switch · Slow / Normal / Fast
Tone — Give it character
Adds body, harmonic richness and musical character to your vocal.
Switch · Bright / Dark
Smooth — Remove discomfort
Tames harshness, resonances and sibilance for a more comfortable sound.
Push — Bring it forward
Controls peaks and brings your vocal closer and more upfront in the mix.
Finish — Make it ready
Adds the final tonal polish for a refined, mix-ready vocal.
Parallel
Focus: an extra layer, kept apart.
Focus is separate from the six controls. It is an optional layer of presence and density that you switch on and blend in to taste with Focus Mix. It is off by default, so the six controls always work on their own.
Level, blend, compare
Simple controls for the rest.
Swipe sideways to see the whole row →
- Input & Auto
- Set the level going in, or let Auto keep it in the target zone for you.
- Mix
- Blend between the original voice and the processed voice.
- Output
- Set the final level, and match loudness when you compare.
- Bypass
- Switch the processing off to hear the original at any time.
- Presets
- Start from a preset, then make it yours.
- Level meters
- Two meters with a highlighted target zone show the level in and out.
Formats
Three formats. Now in beta.
In beta
AAX
The plugin format used by Pro Tools.
In beta
AU
The Audio Units format used by Logic Pro and other Audio Unit hosts.
In beta
VST3
The format used by many other DAWs.
Beta status. VOX LEAD is being tested with a small group of engineers. VOX LEAD is available in the AAX, AU and VST3 formats; compatibility with specific hosts is still being confirmed during the beta. Current beta builds are for macOS; Windows has not been announced. Beta places are limited and offered by selection and availability. System requirements, licensing and pricing will be announced with the public release.
In beta
Installation & Activation
Beta testers receive the installer and their activation details with their invitation. The public step-by-step guide will be published before the public release.
FAQ
Good to know.
Which formats does VOX LEAD come in?
AAX, AU and VST3. VOX LEAD is currently in beta on macOS, and compatibility with specific hosts is still being confirmed.
Is VOX LEAD six separate plugins?
No. It is one plugin with six musical controls — Shape, Glue, Tone, Smooth, Push and Finish — that are designed to work together.
What is Focus?
An optional layer of presence and density, kept apart from the six controls. You switch it on and blend it in to taste with Focus Mix. It is off by default.
Can I compare the result with my original voice?
Yes. Bypass switches the processing off, and Mix blends between the original and the processed voice. Match the output level before you compare.
Does it come with presets?
The current beta includes a couple of factory starting points you can load and adjust. Presets are starting points, not finished answers.
Can I automate the controls?
Yes, the controls can be automated from your DAW.
How do I try the beta?
Send us a request with your DAW and the plugin format you use. Beta places are limited and offered by selection and availability, so a request does not guarantee access.
What about system requirements, Windows, licensing and pricing?
These have not been announced yet. We will publish them with the public release.
Where are the installation and activation instructions?
Beta testers receive them with their invitation. The public guide will be published before the public release.
Beta
Testing VOX LEAD with a small group of engineers.
Interested in trying it? Send a request with your DAW and the plugin format you use. Beta places are limited and offered by selection and availability, so a request is not a guarantee of access.
Request beta access