Audio plug-ins are software processors that run inside a digital audio workstation or editor: vocal processors, de-essers, reverbs, delays, distortion, saturation, equalisers and creative effects. This guide explains how to choose from our range of audio plugins.
Types of audio plug-ins
- Vocal processing: complete vocal chains with pitch correction, equalisation, compression, de-essing and harmonies, plus vocal effects and voice synthesis.
- De-essers and cleanup: tools that soften harsh sibilance and remove mouth noises on vocals and speech.
- Reverb: rooms, halls, plates and designed spaces for depth, including immersive reverbs for multichannel work.
- Delay: echoes and tape-style delays for rhythm and space.
- Distortion and saturation: warmth, colour and aggressive textures.
- Creative effects: glitch, stutter and multi-effect processors for sound design and transitions.
Intelligent and adaptive processing
Many current plug-ins listen to the audio: reverbs and delays that duck out of the way of the source so it stays clear, saturation that adds colour only where it is needed, and assistants that suggest settings. These features speed up work while leaving the final choices to you.
At Shivansh Electronics this category includes iZotope Nectar 4, Velvet, VocalSynth 2, Neoverb, Equinox, Aurora, Cascadia, FXEQ, Plasma, Trash and Stutter Edit 2.
Licence options explained
- Full licence: for new users of the product.
- Update: moves an earlier version of the same product and edition to the current version.
- Upgrade: moves you from a lower edition (for example an entry or standard edition) to a higher one.
- Crossgrade: a reduced route into a product for owners of another qualifying product.
- Education licence: for eligible students and teachers, where offered.
Tell our personnel which products and versions you already own: the right upgrade, update or crossgrade can cost far less than a new full licence.
Formats and computer requirements
Plug-ins load inside a digital audio workstation or editor in one of the common formats: AAX, AU or VST3. Modern plug-ins are 64-bit only. Some products also include a standalone application for working outside a session. Check the formats your software supports and the minimum operating system version for your computer before you buy; our personnel can confirm compatibility with your setup.
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Buy audio plugins in India
Explore our full range of audio plugins at Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, delivered as software licences anywhere in India. Contact / WhatsApp +91 89818 07755 / +91 91477 00677 for advice on editions and licence options.