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Vocal

Nectar 4

iZotope

Where to get itAvailable from iZotopeizotope.com

Match your vocals to any reference track instantly, then layer harmonies and backup textures—all with automatic level control keeping everything glued together.

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Key Features

01Voices module with harmony styles, MIDI mode, and visual X/Y mixer
02Rebuilt Auto-Level module with Tame Noise and Sidechain Mode
03Backer module with 8 trained personas for artificial background vocals
04De-esser with level-independent processing (800 Hz to 8 kHz detection range)
05Inter-plugin Communication via Nectar 4 Mothership for unmask detection and correction

Things to Try

  • 01Enable Dynamic Frequency Mode on an EQ highpass filter to dynamically track the first harmonic of the vocal and remove low-end rumble while preserving character
  • 02Set the De-esser detection filter between 3-6 kHz and use the Listen feature to monitor only the sibilant content being reduced, then adjust Threshold until only harsh 's' sounds remain
  • 03Use the Backer module with one of its 8 trained personas to create artificial harmony layers, adjusting Blend, Tone, and Formant controls to match your main vocal's character

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