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Nectar 4 Advanced Crossgrade by iZotope vocal processing plugin interface
iZotope·Vocal Processing

Nectar 4 Advanced Crossgrade from any paid iZotope product

Rated 4.9/5 on Plugin Boutique (20 ratings)

Nectar 4 Advanced Crossgrade is a vocal processing plugin from iZotope, offered as a crossgrade for owners of any paid iZotope product. It bundles 13 vocal-focused tools for mixing, producing and designing vocals.

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01Overview

Nectar 4 Advanced Crossgrade gives producers a vocal toolkit built around automatic leveling, dynamic EQ and vocal layering. Its Vocal Assistant offers a single interface for making mix decisions, while the component plugins cover pitch, de-essing, saturation, reverb and more. The crossgrade is available to owners of any paid iZotope product.

Best for

  • Vocal mixing
  • Vocal layering
  • Background vocal design
  • Vocal leveling
  • Vocal chain templates
Developer
iZotope
Store
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02Key features

What you get

  • Auto Level Module that levels vocals before processing
  • Dynamic EQ with Follow EQ Mode for real-time resonance control
  • Vocal Assistant with machine learning presets and reference matching
  • Voices Module with 11 auto-harmonies and MIDI control
  • Backer Module with eight background singer styles
  • Thirteen component plugins for complete vocal chains
  • Inter-plugin communication with other iZotope plug-ins in a session
  • Melodyne 5 Essential pitch correction included
03In depth

Vocal Leveling, EQ and Mix Tools

The Auto Level Module sits at the start of the signal chain and manages vocal levels before processing, reducing the need for manual fader moves. Its Tame Noise feature adjusts non-sung vocal elements so breaths and speech stay balanced.

Dynamic EQ with Follow EQ Mode tracks and removes resonances in real time. Vocal Assistant can prioritize the vocal by reducing competing mix elements, and it can match the tone of a custom reference track.

Vocal Layering and Character Effects

The Voices Module creates harmony layers using 11 auto-harmonies, and a MIDI mode lets you choose the exact notes each voice sings. The Backer Module generates background singers in eight styles, with tone, pitch and formant controls to place them behind the lead vocal.

The component set also includes pitch tracking, de-esser, compressor, gate, breath control, saturation, reverb, delay and dimension effects for building custom vocal chains in your DAW template.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperiZotope
TypePlugin
CategoryVocal Processing
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Nectar 4 Advanced Crossgrade support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. All plug-in formats are 64-bit only.

Which operating systems does it run on?

It runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11, and on macOS 12.6 Monterey through macOS 13.5.x. Apple silicon Macs are supported natively for VST3 and AU, and through Rosetta 2 for AAX.

What do I need to use Nectar 4 Advanced Crossgrade?

You need a supported host such as Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio, Studio One, Reason, REAPER or Bitwig Studio. Activation is computer-based or via an iLok USB dongle, and internet access is required for activation.

07Developer

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