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Nectar 4
Vocal mixing plugin suite for shaping, tuning, leveling, layering, and enhancing voices in a DAW.
Nectar 4 is a vocal-processing plugin for mixing, producing, and designing vocals and dialogue. It includes pitch correction, de-essing, EQ, compression, reverb, vocal layering, vocal unmasking, and an AI-assisted Vocal Assistant.
Standard and Advanced include Voices for vocal layers and Backer for background singers. Advanced adds Auto Level, Breath Control, and 13 component plugins. It runs inside compatible DAWs as AU, AAX, or VST3 plugins rather than as a standalone music workstation.
Features
- Vocal Assistant recommends customizable starting settings for vocal processing.
- Voices creates vocal layers from presets with adjustable harmony controls.
- Backer creates background singers from eight styles or an imported acapella.
- Auto Level manages vocal levels and is available in Nectar 4 Advanced.
- Two 24-band EQs include Dynamic and Follow modes.
- Pitch correction supports transparent or extreme vocal effects.
- Advanced includes 13 component plugins for custom DAW signal chains.
- Supports 64-bit AU, AAX, and VST3 plugin formats.
Use cases
- Mix lead vocals and dialogue into a track.
- Create harmony layers for a vocal production.
- Add background singers to demos or ad-lib tracks.
- Match a vocal's tone and loudness to an acapella reference.
- Reduce sibilance, breaths, and uneven vocal levels.
- Build reusable vocal-processing chains inside a DAW.
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Pricing
- Starting price
- $55.00
- Pricing checked
- 2026-09-19
Nectar 4 Advanced
$299.00
- Complete suite of 13 pro plugins
Nectar 4 Elements
$55.00
- Essential collection of vocal mixing tools
Nectar 4 Standard
$199.00
- Intuitive features for enhancing vocals