Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
Melodyne 5 is note-based audio editing software that detects individual notes in a recording so you can edit pitch, timing, vibrato, and formants.
UAD Topline Vocal Tune is a native real-time pitch-correction plugin with low-latency monitoring, hard-tune styles, formant shift, and MIDI repitching.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Melodyne 5 comes out ahead (9.1). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Melodyne 5 | Universal Audio Topline Vocal Tune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, ARA integration, Standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Editions | Essential, Assistant, Editor, Studio | — |
| Plugin formats | VST3, AU, AAX, plus ARA integration and standalone | — |
| Polyphonic editing | DNA Direct Note Access in Editor and Studio editions | — |
| Editable parameters | Pitch, timing, vibrato, phrasing, dynamics, sibilants, formants, transients | — |
| macOS support | macOS 10.12 or higher (64-bit); native Apple Silicon from 5.2 | — |
| Windows support | Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 with ASIO audio hardware | — |
| Type | — | Real-time pitch correction / vocal tuning |
| Platform | — | UAD Native (no UA hardware required) |
| Key features | — | Low-latency monitoring, Elastic/Expressive/Sustain, Shift, MIDI Repitch, Key Finder |
| Formats | — | Native UAD formats on macOS and Windows (VST3/AU/AAX class) |
| Authorization | — | iLok account; multiple machine activations |
| Trial | — | 14-day demos available on eligible UAD native plugins |
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