Published 18/3/09
Logic compatibility for Vocalign
Almost nine years ago, in SOS July 2000, we reviewed a product called Vocalign by Synchro Arts, which was, at the time, the first product to successfully cure timing problems (check out the review here).
It works by analysing peaks and troughs in an audio source, creating a template, then applying the timing nuances of the guide audio to a second, replacement, file. Originally developed for film editors, for matching the timing of replacement dialogue, Vocalign was soon being used by sound engineers to line-up backing vocal takes, dodgy drum overdubs and the like.
The latest news from Synchro Arts is that version three of Vocalign Project has been released. Its main feature is compatibility with Logic 8, and both Pro Tools and Logic versions come as part of the same license, meaning users can switch between DAWs and still get full access to Vocalign’s functionality. Interestingly, the Logic-compatible version uses the Audio Units protocol to work within Apple’s DAW software, but other Audio Units-compatible DAWs are not currently supported. Also new with version three is iLok authorisation, which lets users carry their Vocalign Project license around on a little blue dongle, and therefore from studio to studio.
Vocalign Project 3 costs £228 including VAT and can be downloaded from the Synchro Arts on-line shop, or purchased from dealers. Upgrades from earlier versions to v3 cost £80.
www.synchroarts.com
It works by analysing peaks and troughs in an audio source, creating a template, then applying the timing nuances of the guide audio to a second, replacement, file. Originally developed for film editors, for matching the timing of replacement dialogue, Vocalign was soon being used by sound engineers to line-up backing vocal takes, dodgy drum overdubs and the like.
The latest news from Synchro Arts is that version three of Vocalign Project has been released. Its main feature is compatibility with Logic 8, and both Pro Tools and Logic versions come as part of the same license, meaning users can switch between DAWs and still get full access to Vocalign’s functionality. Interestingly, the Logic-compatible version uses the Audio Units protocol to work within Apple’s DAW software, but other Audio Units-compatible DAWs are not currently supported. Also new with version three is iLok authorisation, which lets users carry their Vocalign Project license around on a little blue dongle, and therefore from studio to studio.
Vocalign Project 3 costs £228 including VAT and can be downloaded from the Synchro Arts on-line shop, or purchased from dealers. Upgrades from earlier versions to v3 cost £80.
www.synchroarts.com
