Vocoder V is a 16-band vocoder from Arturia that pairs a voice-driven filter bank with a built-in synthesizer carrier section, a sample player and a set of effects.
Vocoder V at a glance
| Developer | Arturia |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Vocoder |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Disk space | 3 GB |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €147.76 |
What Vocoder V does
The core is a 16-channel vocoder modelled on virtual-analogue hardware. An external voice input drives pitch tracking, and the vocoder bands can be rerouted from a patch bay.
The integrated sample player offers cycle keyboard play modes and plays back up to 12 samples, which makes it possible to process vocal stems into analogue FM basslines or drum loops into synth parts without singing. Modulation runs through an envelope follower and LFO assignment, and eleven built-in effect types cover reverb, phaser, flanger, chorus, overdrive and delay. Brightness, Timbre and Time Movement macro controls adjust several settings at once, and 250 factory presets are included.
Key features
- Integrated synth carrier. The built-in synthesizer provides the carrier signal with dual-oscillator FM, waveshaping and hard-sync options at fixed frequencies.
- External voice pitch tracking. An external voice input is tracked for pitch so the carrier follows the incoming vocal.
- Sample player engine. The sample player offers cycle keyboard play modes and can play back up to 12 samples for voice-transforming or sampled sources.
- Modulation and macros. An envelope follower and LFO controls can be assigned to parameters, and the Brightness, Timbre and Time Movement macros adjust several settings at once.
- Effects section. Eleven effect types are included, among them reverb, phaser, flanger, chorus, overdrive and delay.
Use cases
- Transforming vocal stems. Vocal stems can be processed into analogue FM basslines, which is a use the plugin’s sample and synth sections are built for.
- Turning drum loops into synth parts. Drum loops can be run through the vocoder and the synth carrier to produce synth-like material from percussive sources.
Compatibility
Vocoder V is listed as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and 64-bit macOS. Minimum macOS is 10.13, native support for Apple Silicon is listed, and it needs 4 GB of RAM and 3 GB of disk space. A trial is available.
Who it is for
The plugin suits producers working with vocals, sound designers who want vocoder textures without an external synthesizer, and anyone exploring robot-voice and FM-based sound design in a single instrument.
Plugins similar to Vocoder V
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocoder V | Arturia | Vocoder | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| XILS 201 Vocoder | XILS Lab | Vocoder | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| ORANGE VOCODER IV | Zynaptiq | Vocoder | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €82.31 (regular €170.17) |
| Vocoder | Softube | Vocoder | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Lector | Waldorf | Vocoder | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €155.15 |
Price and availability
Vocoder V was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €147.76. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Vocoder V FAQ
Does Vocoder V run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, and the minimum macOS version is 10.13.
Which formats is Vocoder V available in?
It comes as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit).
Is there a trial version of Vocoder V?
Yes, a trial is available for Vocoder V.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Vocoder V?
Queries pair the name with serial key and keygen, and the most-typed string is a working serial key for the VST2 build.