Vocal Cleaner is a vocal processing effect from W. A. Production that runs a dry vocal track through de-noise, de-ess and noise gate stages before compression or reverb.
Vocal Cleaner at a glance
| Developer | W. A. Production |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Vocal Processing |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 8 or later, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Hosts named by the developer | Pro Tools |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €43.64 |
What Vocal Cleaner does
The plugin is built around the idea that a dry vocal should be cleaned before any other processing. It passes the signal through three processing stages: a de-noise section, a de-esser and a noise gate. The developer describes the set as a simple chain of threshold sliders and Amount dials, placed first in a vocal effects chain. The interface can be resized, and the developer lists the plugin as responsive and CPU friendly.
The de-noise section applies an algorithm that splits the incoming audio into voice and noise, and the Amount dial reduces the noise to a manageable level without removing the vocal. The Bright, Natural and Dark optimisation modes select a signal algorithm for the source: Bright targets high-frequency noise, Dark targets lower-register noise and Natural keeps a balanced result. Presence restores some definition after the processing.
Key features
- Three processing stages. De-noise, de-ess and a noise gate run in sequence, so each stage can be set with its own threshold and Amount control.
- De-noise with Amount control. The algorithm separates voice from noise, and the Amount dial sets how far the noise is reduced while keeping the vocal intact.
- Noise gate threshold. The minimum threshold sets the amplitude below which the gate clamps down quiet sections, and the Amount dial fine-tunes the effect to keep a natural sound.
- High/low filter and Presence. A high pass and low pass filter with roll-off set the frequency range, and the Presence control restores some definition after processing.
Compatibility
Available formats are VST2, AU and AAX for Windows 8 and macOS 10.13 in 64-bit builds, with native support for Apple Silicon listed. Pro Tools is named as a host by the developer, and a trial is available.
Vocal Cleaner compared with similar plugins
Nectar 4 Elements by iZotope is a vocal processing effect in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Vocal Chain by Tuned Plugins is a vocal processing effect in VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and UltraVox 2 by Leapwing Audio shares the same type with VST3, AU and AAX formats on Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocal Cleaner | W. A. Production | Vocal Processing | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €43.64 |
| Nectar 4 Elements | iZotope | Vocal Processing | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €58.51 |
| Vocal Chain | Tuned Plugins | Vocal Processing | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €38.68 |
| UltraVox 2 | Leapwing Audio | Vocal Processing | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
| Humanoid | Baby Audio | Vocal Processing | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.01 |
Price and availability
Vocal Cleaner was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €43.64. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Vocal Cleaner FAQ
Does Vocal Cleaner run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native support for Apple Silicon, with macOS 10.13 as the minimum system.
Which formats does Vocal Cleaner come in?
Vocal Cleaner is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and Pro Tools is named as a host.
Where can I download Vocal Cleaner crack for free?
Vocal Cleaner circulates as a torrent or magnet link, and a repack in .rar or .iso is common among AAX crack and VST crack searches.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Vocal Cleaner?
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