The developers of Pulsar Audio have officially announced the release of a new multifunctional Vocal Studio plug-in, which combines all the key tools for vocal processing in one interface. The solution is aimed at musicians, producers and sound engineers who need to quickly get high-quality sound without the need to use a chain of many separate effects.
The Vocal Studio processing chain starts with the preamp section, where the user has access to three modes – Solid State, Tube and Germanium. This allows you to easily vary the character of the sound – from vintage and warm to modern and crystal clear. The degree of saturation is adjusted with the Drive parameter, and the next section, Dynamics, includes intuitive controls for the de-esser, gate and compressor. Three dynamics processing modes – Natural, Modern and Gritty – provide a wide range of options for any task. An additional function Constant Gain Monitoring, activated by the Learn button, automatically adjusts the output signal level, ensuring stability when editing parameters.
The equalizer section offers a choice of presets with intensity control via the EQ Amount parameter, and a parametric mode is provided for more precise adjustment. A special Focus knob allows you to activate dynamic high-frequency boosting, which helps vocals “cut through” the mix without creating sonic fatigue. The lower part of the interface is reserved for reverb and delay, each of which has its own modes and flexible settings. The developers also implemented a Special FX block, which includes the following unique processors:
- Wide Stereo — expands a mono source to a wide stereo panorama;
- Thick Octave — adds a voice an octave lower to enhance the bass;
- Wide Octave — a combination of low-octave vocals and a spatial effect;
- Soft Breath — a light whisper effect;
- HF Whisper — adds airiness to the high frequencies;
- Wide Whisper — a whispering effect with an expansion of the stereo field;
- Classic Chorus — a classic chorus;
- Phasy Motion — a soft monophaser;
- Wide Movement — a spatial phaser with a wide panorama;
- Breathy Octave — a combination of a whisper and an octave down;
- Ultra Large — combines an octave down, a whisper and maximum stereo expansion.
— See also: Baby Audio presents Smooth Operator Pro — an advanced spectral audio processing tool —
The Vocal Studio plugin is compatible with Windows (starting with version 7) and macOS (from 10.11 and up). VST2, VST3, AU and AAX formats are available, which makes it suitable for most digital audio workstations (DAW).
At the moment, Pulsar Audio Vocal Studio can be purchased at a promo price of €89, valid until September 17, 2025. After this date, the cost of the plugin will be €199. You can download the Vocal Studio plugin for free on the official website: Pulsar Audio.
