IZOTOPE Nectar 4 Advanced

Product overview

iZotope Nectar 4 Advanced lets you control every aspect of your vocals with a complete suite of 13 pro plug-ins: everything you need to sit vocals in the sweet spot of your mixes and content.

Nectar 4 Advanced is a powerful suite of vocal mixing plug-ins for professional vocals in your mixes, content and podcasts. It brings a complete set of tools for mixing, producing and designing vocals, with new modules such as Auto-Level for consistency, Voices for vocal layering, Backer for background singers and Vocal Assistant for easy and powerful processing.

From pitch correction and de-essing to vocal layering and breath control, Nectar 4 puts the functionality of a complete vocal chain into a single, intuitive suite. Add the air of pro EQs and the snap of vocal compressors, keep it all in tune, and dive into the details module by module, or let the AI-powered Vocal Assistant recommend a starting point that you can easily customise.

Advanced is the complete edition of Nectar 4. Only Advanced includes the Auto Level module (ALM), the 13 component plug-ins for building your own custom vocal chains, and the Nectar 4 Breath Control plug-in. It also comes with iZotope Relay, the central hub that connects your whole mix with your iZotope plug-ins.

Key features

• Vocal Assistant: recommends a starting point and offers a broad interface for simple, helpful decisions
• Voices: instant, easy vocal layers without needing to learn voice-leading and harmonic motion
• Auto Level module (ALM): an intelligent, transparent alternative to compressors for consistent vocal levels (Advanced only)
• Backer: background singers behind your main vocal, in eight styles or from your own acapella
• 13 component plug-ins: build your own custom chains for every vocal (Advanced only)
• Breath Control plug-in: reduces unwanted breaths without compromising audio quality (Advanced only)
• Matching: match the tone and loudness of an acapella track and use it in your own vocal production
• Modules: Equalizer, Pitch, Dimension, Compressor, Reverb and De-esser, with vocal unmasking

Made for

• Mixing engineers who want full control over every vocal
• Producers designing and layering vocals and harmonies
• Podcasters and content creators polishing voice and dialogue
• Beginners who want a professional sound fast with Vocal Assistant
• Studios that build custom vocal chains in their session templates

What's included

• Nectar 4 Advanced software licence (download, available immediately)
• Nectar 4 Advanced plug-in with Vocal Assistant, Voices, Auto Level, Backer, Equalizer, Pitch, Dimension, Compressor, Reverb and De-esser modules
• 13 component plug-ins
• Nectar 4 Breath Control plug-in
• iZotope Relay

Licence options

• Full Licence (30714): the complete Nectar 4 Advanced licence
• Upgrade from Nectar Elements or Elements Suite (34723)
• Upgrade from Nectar 4 Standard (34721)
• Update from any previous Nectar (excl. Elements) (30718)
• Crossgrade from any paid iZotope product (30720)
• Education Licence (EDU) (30716): for eligible students and teachers

iZotope Nectar 4 Advanced: frequently asked questions

What is Nectar 4?

Nectar 4 is a complete vocal processing plug-in for mixing, producing and designing vocals. It provides an all-in-one suite of professional tools, including an AI-powered Vocal Assistant that creates custom presets to fit your track.

Is it for beginners or professional producers?

Both. Beginners can use the Vocal Assistant to get a professional sound fast, while professionals can dive into modules such as the auto-leveler, pitch correction and the vocal harmonizer.

Does Nectar have pitch correction?

Yes. Nectar 4 includes built-in pitch correction and a vocal harmonizer, for everything from subtle tuning to creative robotic vocal effects.

What does Advanced add to Nectar 4 Standard?

The Auto Level module (ALM), the 13 component plug-ins for custom vocal chains, and the Nectar 4 Breath Control plug-in are available in Nectar 4 Advanced only. Voices and Backer are in both Standard and Advanced.

Which plug-in formats are supported?

AAX, AU and VST3, 64-bit only. Full system requirements and supported hosts are confirmed with your quotation.

Where can I buy iZotope Nectar 4 Advanced in India?

iZotope Nectar 4 Advanced is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, delivered as a software licence anywhere in India.

Workflow 1: Lead vocal with Vocal Assistant

Producers and mixers who want a strong starting point fast.

Connections

Setup

1. Insert Nectar 4 Advanced on the lead vocal.
2. Run Vocal Assistant while the vocal plays.
3. Refine the recommended chain with the intent controls and modules.
4. Fine-tune EQ, compression and de-essing to taste.

Tip: Vocal Assistant recommends a starting point that can easily be customised.

Workflow 2: Consistent levels with Auto Level

Engineers taming uneven vocal performances.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the Auto Level module at the start of the signal chain.
2. Let it learn the vocal.
3. Adjust range and strength until the level is consistent.

Tip: ALM manages vocal levels like a recording engineer, without the artifacts of traditional compressors.

Workflow 3: Harmonies with Voices

Producers building vocal layers and harmonies.

Connections

Setup

1. Open the Voices module.
2. Find a preset close to the sound you want.
3. Tweak the layers to your liking.

Tip: Voices creates complicated layers without needing to learn voice-leading and harmonic motion.

Workflow 4: Background singers with Backer

Songwriters finishing demos and productions.

Connections

Setup

1. Open the Backer module.
2. Pick one of the eight styles or import your own acapella.
3. Blend the background singers behind the main vocal.

Tip: Use Backer to creatively destroy ad-lib tracks or create something new altogether.

Workflow 5: Custom chains with component plug-ins

Engineers who build their own vocal templates.

Connections

Setup

1. Add the component plug-ins you need to the vocal track.
2. Order them into your own chain.
3. Save the chain into your session template for every vocal.

Tip: The 13 component plug-ins are available in Nectar 4 Advanced only.

Workflow 6: Podcasts and dialogue

Podcasters and content creators polishing voice.

Connections

Setup

1. Use Breath Control to reduce unwanted breaths.
2. Insert Nectar 4 Advanced and run Vocal Assistant.
3. Use vocal unmasking so the voice sits right in the mix.

Tip: Breath Control reduces unwanted breaths without compromising audio quality.