Checked September 2026

Waves Audio
Clarity Vx review
Vocals
AI-powered noise removal plugin for cleaning vocal and dialogue recordings. Best for ai-based background noise removal from vocals and dialogue. Price: $14.99/mo (Waves Essential).

Key features
- AI-powered noise removal
- Real-time processing (Pro version)
- Automatable parameters (Pro version)
- Fast one-knob cleanup
- SoundGrid live support
Pros
- Very fast, high-quality noise removal with minimal artifacts.
- Clarity Vx Pro adds real-time, automatable processing for mixing workflows.
Cons
- Sold via Creative Access subscription rather than a simple one-time price on the official page.
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Sources: www.waves.com