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An introduction to Rys Up Audio RysUpTune, based on information from the maker and distributors: what it does, how to use it and who it may suit. It is not scored.
RysUpTune is a real time pitch correction plugin that moves continuously from transparent correction to the hard tuned effect.
— Rys Up Audio official site
What is RysUpTune?
RysUpTune is a real-time pitch correction plug-in from Rys Up Audio. It is described as covering everything from transparent correction of small pitch errors to the obvious hard-tuned effect within a single plug-in.
Three controls sit at the centre. According to the maker, Transition sets how fast notes move, Sustain sets how much natural variation stays, and Strength sets how completely the tuner takes over, so the sound can change continuously between natural and heavy.
You choose the key and scale and can switch individual notes on or off on a piano display. If the standard scales (chromatic, major, minor, pentatonic and so on) are not enough, a Custom mode lets you build your own note set.
A separate shift engine can move pitch and formant, the component tied to the size and character of a voice. It ships as AU, VST3 and AAX for macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon) and 64-bit Windows.
Natural to hard-tuned
Presets such as Natural, Subtle Fix, Pop Polish, Hip-Hop and Hard Tune set the character of the correction. Your key and scale stay under your control, so you can swap the feel and compare.
Strength, Transition and Sustain
Correction strength, the speed at which notes glide to the next, and the amount of natural variation retained define the behaviour. You can move between keeping the performance and a deliberate effect on the same screen.
Key, scale and per-note control
Select a root and scale, then tap piano keys to allow or block notes. Besides matching the song key, Custom mode can restrict the tuner to an exact note set.
Pitch and formant shifting
The core pitch moves up to two octaves down or up, and the formant can be moved independently. It supports creative uses beyond correction, such as changing vocal size or layering octaves with the Mix control.
Latency and HQ modes
The maker states a reported delay of 293 samples at 48 kHz (about 6.1 ms) in Realtime mode. Low Latency suits tracking, while HQ gives the finished vocal more analysis.
Groups and RysUpKey link
Instances can be placed into Groups A to D so that changes to correction, key and scale follow across the group. The maker also describes sending a detected key from RysUpKey to every open RysUpTune.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Real-time pitch correction |
| Plug-in formats | AU / VST3 / AAX |
| OS | macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon), Windows 64-bit |
| Scales | Chromatic, major, minor, Dorian, Mixolydian, harmonic minor, pentatonic, blues, custom |
| Pitch shift range | Two octaves down to two octaves up |
| Reported delay | 293 samples at 48 kHz in Realtime mode (about 6.1 ms) |
| Licence | One-time purchase with licence key (no iLok) |
What is included and system requirements
- RysUpTune plug-in
- AU, VST3 and AAX formats
- Licence key (activate with your email and key)
- Free updates, including major updates
How to use it
- Buy the one-time licence on the maker's site and install the plug-in.
- Activate with your email address and licence key.
- Insert it on the vocal track in your DAW.
- Select the key and scale of the song.
- Start with a preset such as Natural or Subtle Fix.
- Adjust Strength, Transition and Sustain for the balance between natural and effect.
- Turn off unwanted notes on the piano display if needed.
- Switch to HQ mode for the final listen.
Natural pitch cleanup for singing
Natural presets may let you fix pitch errors while keeping small movements. It could be a candidate for blending a home-recorded vocal.
Hard-tuned rap and pop vocals
Starting from Hard Tune or Hip-Hop and speeding up Transition may produce an obviously processed effect.
Monitoring while tracking
Because it runs in real time, it may be usable on a monitor path so that you hear the effect while singing.
Changing vocal character
Moving the formant separately may make a voice sound larger or smaller, which could also help with streaming or narration.
Who it may suit
- People looking for a pitch corrector with a one-time purchase
- People who want to try everything from natural correction to heavy effect in one tool
- Home producers mixing vocals or rap
- Users who need AU, VST3 or AAX on both Mac and Windows
Good to know before you buy
- The one-time price is $49.99. The maker also offers the Rys Up Suite subscription at $9.99 per month (billed $119.88 yearly).
- Licensing uses an email and key; no iLok or USB dongle is required.
- It is a real-time corrector; the maker states that offline note-by-note editing such as Melodyne serves a different purpose.
- Competitor prices on the maker's comparison were checked in July 2026 and may have changed.
How it differs from similar products
We do not pick a winner; the official figures are placed side by side.
RysUpPitch
In the maker's lineup, RysUpTune is listed as real-time pitch correction and RysUpPitch as note-by-note pitch and vibrato editing. Both are listed at $49.99.
Price
$49.99 (Rys Up Audio official site, checked 2026-10-27). Prices can vary by region and promotion, so check the official page before buying.
Besides the one-time purchase, it is included in the Rys Up Suite subscription at $9.99 per month (billed $119.88 yearly), which covers all current paid plug-ins.
See RysUpTune on the product page
Sources: rysupaudio.com (checked 2026-10-27)
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