Voca vocal processing plugin interface by Sonnox

Voca: Vocal Compression and Saturation Plugin by Sonnox

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Voca is a vocal processing plugin from Sonnox that combines compression, saturation, a Soften control and Auto-Input Level in a single interface. It is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Voca aims to replace a chain of separate compressors when processing vocals. Sonnox describes its compression as inspired by classic designs such as the 1176 and LA-2A, with a distinct Sonnox character. Its Saturation control adds density and moves a vocal forward or back in the mix, while Soften reduces harshness and sibilance. Auto-Input Level handles volume changes across phrases and sections before compression, so the vocal stays balanced.

Best for

Lead vocal processing
Vocal mixing
Pop vocal production
Upfront vocal sound
Groove-focused vocal compression
Vocal balancing

Developer: Sonnox
Category: Vocal Processing
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Compression inspired by classic 1176 and LA-2A designs
Saturation control for warmth, depth and airiness
Front-to-back vocal positioning through Saturation
Soften control for reducing harshness and sibilance
Auto-Input Level for steady volume across phrases
Replaces multiple separate compressor plugins in one interface
Available in VST3, AU and AAX formats

03In depth

Compression and Saturation for Vocals

Voca's compression section covers both slow, bouncy movement for groove and a faster, more upfront vocal sound. Sonnox says the design is inspired by classic compressors such as the 1176 and LA-2A but is built as a digital plugin with its own character.

The Saturation control adds rich, dense harmonic colour. Turning it one way adds warmth and depth, and turning it the other adds airiness and clarity. Sonnox notes that this also helps place the vocal front to back within the mix.

Soften and Auto-Input Level Workflow

The Soften control is aimed at harshness and sibilance. It shapes vocal tone to make the vocal blend more smoothly into the mix, and Sonnox says it preserves the vitality of the performance.

Auto-Input Level maintains a steady volume across phrases and sections, which removes the need for pre-FX automation or clip-gain edits in many cases. Together with the compression, saturation and softening controls, it keeps the number of plugins in a vocal chain low.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Sonnox
Type	Plugin
Category	Vocal Processing
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Voca?

Voca is a vocal processing plugin from Sonnox. It combines compression, saturation, a Soften control and Auto-Input Level in one interface.

What formats does Voca support?

Voca is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows 10 or later and macOS 10.12 or later, including Intel and M1 Apple Silicon Macs, in 64-bit.

What do I need to use Voca?

Voca is used through a desktop host that supports VST3 or AU plugins, or through Pro Tools 11 or later for AAX. Activation uses iLok: each licence provides two activations, on an iLok2 or iLok3 device or through iLok Cloud with an active internet connection.