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VocRide 2
Pro · $39
NewWhat’s new in Update 2.1

Tame vocal harmonics. Only when they get too loud.

A vocal EQ whose bands follow the sung note. Pro adds dynamics to each band, so a loud moment gets controlled without cutting the whole phrase.

13 features are free 3 more in Pro

Try every Pro feature for 30 minutes a day, inside the plugin.

Type
Vocal harmonic EQ
Price
Free · Pro $39 once
Version
2.1.0
Systems
macOS · Windows · Linux
Formats
VST3 · AU · CLAP · LV2
Pro licence
Perpetual 2.x · 3 computers

How it works

It listens for the note, then rides it.

  1. 01

    It hears the note.

    The detector follows the vocal fundamental, so the EQ stays connected to what is actually being sung.

  2. 02

    You shape the harmonics.

    One gain control each for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd harmonic, plus a flexible fourth band. No hunting for frequency points.

  3. 03 Pro

    Pro reacts to loudness.

    Harmonic DYN pulls a band down only while its harmonic is too loud. The rest of the phrase keeps its tone.

What’s new in 2.1

More ways to shape your vocal.

Watch the 2.1 update video

External Sidechain

Track pitch from a separate vocal signal.

Out vol Learn

Match output loudness with one click.

Band Bypass

Bypass each harmonic band independently.

Pitch Keyboard

See the detected note on the frequency graph.

Up to 10×faster FFT calculations on Windows and Linux with the new custom nClear FFT. Faster on Mac, too.

VocRide 2 and VocRide 2 Pro

The EQ is free. Pro adds the dynamics.

Both are the same plugin. Start a 30-minute Pro Preview once per 24 hours and decide in your own projects.

Feature VocRide 2$0or choose your price VocRide 2 Pro$39one time
Four pitch-following harmonic bands1st, 2nd, 3rd and a flexible Nth or fixed bandIncludedIncluded
Current NoteIncludedIncluded
Pitch keyboardIncludedIncluded
External SidechainIncludedIncluded
Out vol LearnIncludedIncluded
Per-band bypassIncludedIncluded
Low Cut below the fundamentalIncludedIncluded
AGCIncludedIncluded
Live ModeIncludedIncluded
PresetsIncludedIncluded
Undo/RedoIncludedIncluded
Copy/PasteIncludedIncluded
UI scaling, themesIncludedIncluded
Harmonic DYNIndependent Threshold and Strength for each bandPreview onlyIncluded
Harmonic Solo on all four bandsPreview onlyIncluded
Linear Phase with Phase RotationPreview onlyIncluded
macOS, Windows and Linux. Perpetual licence for all 2.x versions. No subscription. Up to three computers.

Choosing a download price for VocRide 2 does not change its features or unlock Pro. Pro activates online or offline.

Features

The rest of the panel.

Pro

Hear the bands you adjust.

Listen to one or several harmonic bands after EQ and dynamics to hear how your settings affect them.

  • Solo any of the four bands, alone or together
  • Works with DYN on or off
  • You hear the processed bands, not the removed signal
Pro

Choose phase behaviour by ear.

Linear Phase processes the Low Cut, harmonic EQ and dynamics together. It adds latency and may cause pre-ringing on sharp consonants; Live Mode turns it off.

  • Phase Rotation from −90° to +90° can reduce asymmetric peaks
  • No latency beyond Linear Phase itself
  • Extra headroom is not guaranteed: listen and watch the peaks

The detected pitch stays visible.

Current Note keeps the detected pitch on screen while the harmonic bands move with the singer.

  • Confirms tracking at a glance
  • Low Cut follows below the fundamental

Automatic Gain Compensation.

AGC evens out the level, so the processed vocal stays closer to the original loudness while you shape the harmonics.

Live Mode.

A very low-latency mode for live performance and real-time monitoring, using a lighter processing path that stays practical on stage.

Low Cut.

Cut rumble below the detected fundamental with 12, 24 or 48 dB/oct slopes that follow the vocal.

Your interface, your working environment.

Adjust VocRide 2 for the display, room and update workflow you use every day.

  • Factory and user presets, Undo/Redo, Copy/Paste Settings
  • UI scaling for comfortable viewing
  • Dark and Light themes
  • Manual or optional automatic update checks

The nClear Audio Standard

Passes all six rules.

What the standard is
VocRide 2 · version 2.1.0Revision 1 · 6 of 6
  1. 01Own the software

    Separate installers for macOS, Windows and Linux. No manager app.

  2. 02Work offline

    Pro runs offline after activation, and activation itself can be done offline. Only starting a Pro Preview needs a connection.

  3. 03Open old projects

    VocRide 2 installs next to VocRide 1, so sessions made with version 1 keep opening with version 1.

  4. 04Take your work with you

    User presets, plus Copy/Paste Settings through the system clipboard.

  5. 05Compare honestly

    Bypass, Automatic Gain Compensation and Out vol Learn for loudness-matched listening.

  6. 06Control the quality

    UI scaling and themes, and a choice of Live, normal and Linear Phase processing.

Technical information

Version
2.1.0
macOS
Universal. Intel macOS 10.13+, Apple Silicon macOS 11.0+ (27 not tested). VST3, AU, CLAP.
Windows
Windows 10/11 x64. VST3, CLAP.
Linux
x64, current mainstream distributions; Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is the baseline. VST3, LV2, CLAP.
Licence
Free download. Pro is perpetual for all 2.x versions.

Changelog

2.1.0
  • Added External Sidechain for pitch tracking.
  • Added Out vol Learn for loudness matching.
  • Added independent bypass for each harmonic band.
  • Added a pitch keyboard to the frequency graph.
2.0.1
  • Improved stability in projects with tempo automation.
2.0.0
  • Introduced VocRide 2 as a separate major version that installs alongside VocRide 1.
  • Made the core four-band pitch-following harmonic EQ workflow available for free.
  • Added a 30-minute Pro Preview, available once per rolling 24 hours.
  • Added Harmonic DYN, Harmonic Solo and the Current Note display.
  • Added Linear Phase processing with Phase Rotation from −90° to +90°.

Common questions

How can I control vocal harmonics that get too loud on certain notes?

VocRide 2 follows the singer’s pitch, so its EQ bands move with the harmonics. VocRide 2 Pro adds independent dynamics to each band, allowing you to reduce a harmonic when it gets too loud.

How is VocRide 2 different from a regular dynamic EQ?

A regular dynamic EQ usually works at fixed frequencies. VocRide 2 follows the vocal’s pitch, so its harmonic bands move as the singer changes notes. In Pro, each band can also respond dynamically to its own level.

Is VocRide 2 free? What does Pro add?

VocRide 2 is free and includes the pitch-following harmonic EQ. VocRide 2 Pro adds Harmonic DYN, Harmonic Solo, and Linear Phase with Phase Rotation. You can try all Pro features for 30 minutes once every 24 hours.

Will it replace VocRide 1 in my old projects?

No. VocRide 1 remains a separate free plugin for existing projects and installs alongside VocRide 2.

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