Zynaptiq has released the long awaited Orange Vocoder - a multi-algorithm vocoder plugin packed with tons of features for wildly creative sound design.
We were first introduced to Orange Vocoder IV five years ago at NAMM 2018. Since then, extensive development work has been made to create a version of the plugin that’s even more feature-packed than those initial previews and certainly a massive upgrade from the classic, Prosoniq-branded Orange Vocoder as pictured below…
Combining vocoding algorithms with pitch control effects, a powerful synthesizer, audio freezing, a fun and efficient workflow, and more, Zynaptiq describe Orange Vocoder IV as the ‘ultimate vocoder plugin’. However, the plugin goes beyond that with features for workflows related to vocoding, such as creating vocal tuning and layered harmonization effects, pads and drones, synth sounds, harmonic support in a colour bass style and more.
Great for creating new vocal sounds, far-out sound effects, robot and creature voices, sculpting colourfully mutated music grooves, or whatever else you can dream up, this creative processing powerhouse features twenty four vocoding and cross-synthesis modes, each with its own unique sonic character. According to Zynaptiq, it can sound warm and fat or ghostly ethereal, dark and moody or crystal-clear, smooth as butter or utterly destroyed…
In true Zynaptiq style, Orange Vocoder IV also features an excellent formant shifter, a new take on filter bank release/reverb called TRACES, HF through and unvoiced synthesis, an expander keyed on the plug-in input, as well as zero-latency operation for two of the modes.
Additional creative features include the DICE button which triggers a smart randomizer, which will load randomly selected, but carefully designed, settings into the synth, vocoder and freezer modules. There’s also the ZYNTH button which, when clicked, will create a new synth setting from scratch, and the FREEZER module which will freeze the audio coming in to the plug-in when you click its big snowflake button, sustaining the current timbre indefinitely. It is placed before the pitch quantizer module so that you can play melodies with it.
New Features - Highlights
Greatly expanded vocoder section, featuring formant shifting, expansion, stereo operation...and a total of 24 unique vocoding algorithms based on techniques including analog modeling, speech modeling, independent component analysis, LPC filtering, wavelet transforms, and more.
Completely rewritten, high quality synthesizer section including Unison and Mono Legato operation, thru-zero linear FM, comprehensive modulation options, a preset generator, and more.
New MIDI-controlled pitch quantizer module featuring 5 modes, including the brand-new zero-latency pitch enforcer, with grain morphing and optionally polyphonic operation.
New, streamlined multi-view UI with a super-streamlined workflow, including module sub-presets and smart randomization.
Supports AU, AAX Native, VST 2.4 and VST 3 on macOS, and AAX Native, VST 2.4 and VST 3 on Windows.
Pricing & Availability
Zynaptiq Orange Vocoder IV is available now for the introductory price of 149 USD (normally 249 USD). We recommended checking out the free trial!