Vocal Prep

Name: Vocal Prep
Price: 60 USD
Author: Antares

by Antares · Restoration · Vocal noise cleaner

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AI-assisted voice cleaner that removes background noise from vocal recordings.

Best for: Vocals. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: vocals, clean, repair, AI/machine learning, corrective, mixing, standalone app.

What it does

Vocal Prep is a standalone application, not a DAW plugin, that uses AI to remove background noise from vocal recordings.

Noise removed: hum, buzz, hiss and room noise, with tone and dynamics preserved.
One-click: drag and drop a file and process it.
Files: MP3, WAV, AIFF and FLAC.
Sources: recordings from phones, tablets or studio gear.

Source: Antares product page

When to use it

Vocal Prep is a simple clean-up step before mixing, run outside the DAW. Broader restoration suites offer more control and work as plugins; this one trades that for speed. Best for spoken-word and vocal recordings made in untreated rooms.

Best for: cleaning home and phone recordings quickly.

Where to buy

Sweetwater: $60 (regular $100)
Best Service: $94.08
PluginFox: $100
Antares: see store

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