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Latest·Review·July 16, 2026

Best Melodyne Alternatives in 2026: What Actually Replaces It?

Half the plugins on every "Melodyne alternative" list do not replace Melodyne at all. Vovious, RePitch 2, AutoTune Pro 11, Waves Tune and your DAW's own editor — compared honestly.

Review·January 15, 2026

Vovious Review — Is It Better Than Melodyne?

Vovious launched in December 2025 at $229 vs Melodyne Studio's $699. After using it on real sessions, here is what actually matters.

Review·October 5, 2025

iZotope FXEQ Review — Frequency-Specific Effects for Mixing

A plugin that lets you apply reverb, delay, saturation and modulation at specific frequencies. A genuinely new approach to effects processing.

Review·July 15, 2025

Kiive Audio KStrip Review — Three Console Flavors in One Plugin

Neve warmth, API punch, SSL precision — all inside a single channel strip. A detailed look at how KStrip holds up in real mixing sessions.

Review·March 15, 2025

iZotope Ozone 11 Review: The Best Mastering Plugin Gets Better

Ozone 11 adds the Stabilizer module, improves the Mastering Assistant, and refines the Limiter. Here is what actually matters for real-world mastering work.