Celemony
Melodyne 5 Studio
Flagship note-based audio editor for polyphonic pitch, time, and formant editing.
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Checked September 2026
Melodyne 5 Studio vs Nectar 4 (2026)
Melodyne 5 Studio is best for note-based polyphonic pitch and timing correction; Nectar 4 is best for all-in-one AI-assisted vocal mixing and pitch correction. Melodyne 5 Studio starts at $699 and Nectar 4 at $199 (Nectar 4 Standard).
$699once
Complete vocal mixing plugin suite with AI-assisted pitch, EQ, and effects tools.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Melodyne 5 Studio | Nectar 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | note-based polyphonic pitch and timing correction | all-in-one AI-assisted vocal mixing and pitch correction |
| Starting price | $699 | $199 (Nectar 4 Standard) |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, ARA | VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | Note-based blob editing, Polyphonic DNA algorithm (Editor/Studio), Chord and key recognition, Multi-track simultaneous editing, ARA integration | Voices vocal layering and Backer for backgrounds, Auto-Level vocal consistency, Pitch correction, 13 component plugins (Advanced), EQ, compression, reverb, de-esser |
| Developer | Celemony | iZotope |
Questions people ask
Melodyne 5 Studio starts at $699; Nectar 4 starts at $199 (Nectar 4 Standard).
Note-based blob editing, Polyphonic DNA algorithm (Editor/Studio), Chord and key recognition, Multi-track simultaneous editing, ARA integration.
Voices vocal layering and Backer for backgrounds, Auto-Level vocal consistency, Pitch correction, 13 component plugins (Advanced), EQ, compression, reverb, de-esser.