Overview

Nectar 4 Advanced is a comprehensive vocal mixing plugin suite developed by iZotope, designed for professional vocal production in music and podcast mixes. It offers a complete set of tools to produce, mix, and design vocals with ease, integrating AI-assisted processing and multiple specialized modules.

Key Features

• Voices module: Enables creation of complex vocal layers and harmonies effortlessly by selecting and tweaking presets.
• Auto Level Module (ALM): An intelligent dynamic volume control that maintains consistent vocal levels transparently without artifacts typical of compressors, acting like a virtual recording engineer.
• Backer module: Adds background singers with eight different styles or the option to import custom acapellas for creative vocal arrangements.
• 13 component plugins: Includes a suite of plugins such as EQs, compressors, pitch correction, modulation effects, de-esser, reverb, breath control, distortion, gate, and more, allowing full customization and chain building within DAWs.
• Vocal Assistant: AI-powered assistant that provides recommended starting points for vocal processing, simplifying mixing decisions for users of all skill levels.
• Additional included software: Melodyne 5 essential is bundled for pitch and time correction, and iZotope Relay offers central control over signal routing.

Usage and Audience

Nectar 4 Advanced suits both beginners and professional producers. Beginners benefit from the Vocal Assistant for quick and professional-sounding results, while professionals can utilize advanced modules for detailed control and creativity in vocal production.

Compatibility and System Requirements

Supported on macOS (versions Sonoma, Sequoia, Tahoe) on both Intel and Apple silicon M-series Macs, and Windows 10/11. It operates as AU, AAX, and VST3 plugins (64-bit only) compatible with major DAWs including Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, FL Studio, and more.