A Vocal Chain Without a DAW: Nectar Alternatives

What Nectar is for

Nectar puts the common vocal steps in one plugin: tuning, EQ, compression and effects, with an assistant. It needs a DAW and some mixing knowledge to use well.

Alternatives by situation

You have a DAW and want separate tools: a de-esser, an EQ, a compressor and a reverb you already own, in the order on the rap vocal chain guide.
You have no DAW: Tunedzy takes a rough recording through cleanup, tuning, fitting to a beat and mastering in one app, on Windows, with free credits to start.
You want a phone app: Tunedzy Go runs on your phone for quick finishing.

Limits

A finishing app is not a full DAW. Use it to finish a vocal, and do the writing and arranging in the tool you already know. Check the current price of Nectar on iZotope’s site, since it changes.

Try it free: Vocal Checker

Spot clipping, noise, rumble and level problems. Runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded.

Open the free tool Get the Tunedzy app

Frequently asked questions

Is Nectar a DAW plugin?

Yes. It runs inside a digital audio workstation.

Can I use Tunedzy with my DAW?

Yes. Finish the vocal in Tunedzy and bring the file into your DAW for the mix.

Does Tunedzy need an internet connection?

Processing runs on your own PC or phone. The app checks your credits online.