How to use Aspire: If working with a well-isolated solo signal, leave the Tracking control at its default value?

If working with a well-isolated solo signal, leave the Tracking control at its default value

How to use Aspire: If signal is noisy or not well-isolated, set Tracking to a higher value?

If signal is noisy or not well-isolated, set Tracking to a higher value

How to use Aspire: If encountering artifacts such as clicking or popping, try setting Tracking to a lower value?

If encountering artifacts such as clicking or popping, try setting Tracking to a lower value

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Vocal

Aspire

Name: Aspire
Author: Antares

Antares

Where to get itAvailable from Antaresantarestech.com

Aspire is the first tool for independently modifying a voice's breathiness without affecting harmonic content. It analyzes vocal audio in real time to separate aspiration noise from harmonic content, then allows adjustment of aspiration amount and character via parametric EQ. Whether reducing vocal rasp or adding smokiness, Aspire modifies breathiness while preserving vocal harmonic characteristics.

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Key Features

01Real-time aspiration noise separation from harmonic content

02Increase/Reduce switch for aspiration control

03Reduction range 0 to -12 dB

04Increase range 0 to 12 dB

05One-band parametric EQ with Frequency (0–4000 Hz), Q, and Gain controls

06Voice Type selector (Soprano, Alto/Tenor, Baritone/Bass, Instrument)

07Tracking control for waveform variation tolerance

08Real-time display showing aspiration noise (red), harmonic content (white), and EQ curve (green)

Things to Try

01If working with a well-isolated solo signal, leave the Tracking control at its default value
02If signal is noisy or not well-isolated, set Tracking to a higher value
03If encountering artifacts such as clicking or popping, try setting Tracking to a lower value

Formats

VSTAUAAX

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