Summary

VocalSynth 2 is a vocal synthesizer plugin by iZotope designed to creatively color and shape vocal sounds. It combines five blendable modules with stompbox-style effects in one plugin to produce unique vocal textures ranging from natural to electronic and robotic.

Key Features

• Five distinct modules: Biovox, Vocoder, Compuvox, Talkbox, and Polyvox that can be layered and blended.
• Seven stompbox-style drag-and-drop effects for creative vocal processing.
• Interactive spectral display that visualizes vowels and vocal characteristics.
• Inter-plugin communication within the iZotope ecosystem, connecting with Neutron, Ozone, Tonal Balance Control, and others.
• Three processing modes: Auto mode with pitch correction and harmonies; MIDI mode to play vocal harmonies via MIDI input; Sidechain mode to modulate vocals using an external carrier signal.

Intended Users

VocalSynth 2 suits electronic music producers, sound designers, and artists seeking to creatively transform vocals, apply iconic vocoder or talkbox effects, or generate synthetic vocal textures. It is meant for creators pushing vocal sound boundaries in production.

Compatibility and Formats

• Supported on macOS (Intel and Apple silicon) and Windows 10/11.
• Plugin formats: AAX, AU, VST2, VST3 (64-bit only).
• Compatible with major DAWs such as Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Studio One, Reaper, FL Studio, and more.

Additional Content

iZotope provides expansion preset packs from artists and producers for further vocal sound customization. The plugin also includes tutorials, sound examples across genres like rock, pop, rap, and use on instruments.