Celemony
Melodyne 5 Studio
Flagship note-based audio editor for polyphonic pitch, time, and formant editing.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
Melodyne 5 Studio vs Waves Tune Real-Time (2026)
Melodyne 5 Studio is best for note-based polyphonic pitch and timing correction; Waves Tune Real-Time is best for real-time live vocal pitch correction. Melodyne 5 Studio starts at $699 and Waves Tune Real-Time at $14.99/mo (Waves Essential).
$699once
Real-time automatic vocal pitch correction for studio and live performance.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Melodyne 5 Studio | Waves Tune Real-Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | note-based polyphonic pitch and timing correction | real-time live vocal pitch correction |
| Starting price | $699 | $14.99/mo (Waves Essential) |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, ARA | VST3, AU, AAX, SoundGrid |
| 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 | Instant, low-latency pitch correction, Touchscreen-friendly control layout, Per-song scale and sensitivity presets, Vibrato control, SoundGrid and MultiRack live integration |
| Developer | Celemony | Waves Audio |
Questions people ask
Melodyne 5 Studio starts at $699; Waves Tune Real-Time starts at $14.99/mo (Waves Essential).
Note-based blob editing, Polyphonic DNA algorithm (Editor/Studio), Chord and key recognition, Multi-track simultaneous editing, ARA integration.
Instant, low-latency pitch correction, Touchscreen-friendly control layout, Per-song scale and sensitivity presets, Vibrato control, SoundGrid and MultiRack live integration.