Celemony Melodyne 5 update versions are up to 80% off at Plugin Boutique (Studio from $29, until Jan 3)

The update versions of the pitch correction software Melodyne 5, for people who own an older version, are on sale at Plugin Boutique. The discount is up to 80%, and the product page says the offer runs until January 3, 2027.

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The deal

Prices are in US dollars as shown on Plugin Boutique, checked on October 10, 2026. The discount and end date come from the Plugin Boutique product page. Taxes, fees and availability can vary by country, so check the checkout page.

Where to buy

• Melodyne 5 Studio Update: View at Plugin Boutique
• Melodyne 5 Editor Update: View at Plugin Boutique
• Melodyne 5 Assistant Update: View at Plugin Boutique

These are update versions. If you are buying Melodyne for the first time, the regular prices at Plugin Boutique are essential $99, assistant $249, editor $399 and studio $699 (not part of the sale, checked on the same day).

What is Melodyne?

Melodyne is pitch correction and editing software that lets you edit the pitch, timing and length of vocals and instruments from recorded audio note by note. It is said that, with Celemony’s own “DNA (Direct Note Access)” technology, it can reach not only single notes but also one note inside a chord. According to the official site, the editions differ as follows.

• essential: can edit pitch, timing, duration and note separation. Polyphonic (chord) editing is not supported.
• assistant: adds the function of converting audio to MIDI and the inspector to the essential features.
• editor: supports DNA Direct Note Access, so you can edit polyphonic instruments such as piano and guitar, which contain chords.
• studio: the top edition. It has multi-track editing, which edits several tracks at once, and is built with professional workflows in mind.

The differences in what each edition can do are compared in Melodyne 5 editions compared.

Who it suits

• People who already own an older version of Melodyne (Assistant, Editor or Studio) and want to update to the latest
• People who want to fix the pitch and timing of vocals by hand, in detail, while looking at the waveform
• People who want to fix just some of the notes of a chord instrument such as piano or guitar (editor and above)

How it differs from similar products

For vocal pitch correction software, Antares’ Auto-Tune is often compared as well. Auto-Tune is known for real-time processing and effects such as the robot voice, while Melodyne is often described as an editing tool that lets you see recorded audio in blobs (note units) and fix not only pitch but also timing and length individually. Which suits you depends on whether you value real-time use or detailed editing afterwards.

After you buy: installation and activation

This is the general flow for products bought at Plugin Boutique. Activation differs by product (serial number, a manufacturer account, iLok and so on), so check the instructions in your library after purchase.

1. Log in to your Plugin Boutique account and find the product in “Library”.
2. Download the installer (you can switch between the Windows and Mac versions). Depending on the product, you also get a serial number, an unlock code or a key file.
3. Product-specific steps are under “…” → “Installation Instructions” next to the product in your library, and also near the bottom of the product page.

Before you buy

• The end date is the one shown on Plugin Boutique. Offers can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.
• Check the supported operating systems, plug-in formats (VST3, AU, AAX and so on) and the licensing method on the product page before buying.

Where to buy

• Melodyne 5 Studio Update: View at Plugin Boutique
• Melodyne 5 Editor Update: View at Plugin Boutique
• Melodyne 5 Assistant Update: View at Plugin Boutique