Effect

Melodyne 5

Celemony · $99

Melodyne 5 is note-based audio editing software that detects individual notes in a recording so you can edit pitch, timing, vibrato, and formants.

Melodyne 5 is a effect by Celemony, available in VST3, AU, AAX, ARA integration and Standalone formats. It is priced at $99.

Notable features include polyphonic editing and editable parameters. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.

Specifications

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

Last verified 2026-06-18

FAQ

What plugin formats does Melodyne 5 support?

Melodyne 5 runs as a VST3, AU, or AAX plug-in, integrates with compatible DAWs via ARA, and also works as a standalone program.

Which Melodyne editions can edit polyphonic audio?

The Editor and Studio editions include the DNA algorithm for editing polyphonic material such as guitar and piano. Essential and Assistant edit monophonic sources.

What operating systems does Melodyne 5 require?

It requires macOS 10.12 or higher (64-bit, with native Apple Silicon support from version 5.2) or Windows 10/11 (64-bit) with ASIO-compatible audio hardware.

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