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Vocoflex is a new vocal transformation plugin from Tokyo-based developers Dreamtonics that lets you access AI-powered voice modelling in your DAW in real-time.

Dreamtronics has introduced Vocoflex a real-time voice creation and transformation plugin.

Vocoflex lets you change voice gender, blend male and female voices, create backing vocals, create original voice and more.

Load up this effects plugin on an audio track with a vocal, drop another recording into Vocoflex for the plugin to analyse as a target voice, and it’ll morph the vocal timbre in your first recording into that of the target voice. Dreamtonics says Vocoflex only needs ten seconds of a clean and unprocessed vocal to create an AI vocal model.

The target voice recording appears as a line of joined dots in the plugin’s interface, with each dot representing a segment of the audio; you are able to morph between the timbre of each segment by moving your cursor over the dots. You can also drop additional target voices into Vocoflex and morph between multiple voices to create a hybrid vocal timbre that shares qualities of each voice.

Vocoflex is also equipped with a voice generator that allows you to transform vocal recordings without using samples. By selecting a point on a coloured XY pad, you’re able to manipulate a vocal timbre to make it more masculine or feminine and alter its tone; changing the colour of the pad will transform the vocal timbre into another voice entirely, and you can even generate randomized voices.

The plugin can be used in real-time for vocal processing during live performances – Dreamtonics says Vocoflex can operate with as little as 35ms latency, and you’re able to control the plugin via MIDI, making it a powerful tool for live vocal manipulation.

Features:

• Define a target voice either by importing a voice sample or using randomization.
• Transform a voice sample or mic input into a target voice in real-time.
• Transform and morph between multiple target voices.
• Add movement to any voice transformation using your DAW’s automation.
• Control voices via MIDI by setting up waypoints and assigning them to your MIDI controller.

Vocoflex Walkthrough:

To prevent unauthorized usage, Vocoflex embeds an inaudible audio watermark into its output. Also as a precautionary measure, Vocoflex requires ID verification, to help curb the usage of voice samples without a singer’s consent.

Vocoflex is available now for macOS and Windows in VST3/AU/AAX formats with an intro price of $159.20, normally $199. Find out more on Dreamtonics website.

AIR Music has announced TimewARP 2600 v2, a major update to the ARP 2600 virtual instrument for Mac and Windows.

TimewARP 2600 v2 features new UI skins, a scalable interface, a new pre-amp section, stereo in/out, new presets by Lisa Bella Donna and more.

Features:

• 3 VCOs – All capable of generating audio band and Low Frequency (LF) signals.
• 1 Low-Pass Resonant Filter – Supports variable-depth self-oscillation and audio band and LF control modulation.
• 1 Sample & Hold – Driven by either an internal, external, or MIDI Beat Clock. Can also be used as an LFO source.
• 1 Ring Modulator.
• 1 Noise Generator – Adjustable from white to red noise.
• 2 Envelope Generators – 1 ADSR, 1 AR.
• 1 Envelope Follower.
• 1 VCA – 2 audio inputs, 1 linear control input, 1 exponential control input. Also has initial gain control.
• 4 plug multiple modules.
• Stereo Reverb.
• Output Pan.
• Electronic Switch.
• Lag Processor – LF filtering from 1.2 to 1200Hz.
• 2 Inverter Modules – both with attenuable inputs.
• Preamp In – mono or stereo.
• Virtual ARP 3620 Keyboard.
• Variable-rate portamento, octave switch, pitch bend, LFO controls including delayed sine wave vibrato depth and speed.
• LFO Outputs – Including square, triangle, and sine waves.
• External LFO-In – Allows keyboard voltages to be modulated by any signal present on the TimewARP 2600.
• Interval Latch Switch – Will latch a two note interval for use as single key play.
• 2 Upper Voice Outputs.
• Multiple or Single Trigger Mode – Provides for single or multiple gates for slurred notes.
• Keyboard Repeat Mode – Provides auto repeat or repeat on key-press synchronized to keyboard LFO and MIDI Beat Clock.
• Square wave is syncable to MIDI Clock.

TimewARP 2600 Audio Demos:

TimewARP 2600 is available now with a launch price of $49.99 (normally $99.99).

What is Waldorf teasing?

Today, Waldorf shared a brief teaser video, featuring only the image of a vintage Microwave synthesizer.

The Waldorf Microwave, introduced in 1989, is an analog/digital hybrid synthesizer, featuring wavetable oscillators paired with an analog VCF and VCA.

No official announcement has been made, so we’ll have to wait and see what they are introducing. In the meantime, let us know what you think is coming in the comments!