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An introduction to Sonarworks SoundID VoiceAI, based on information from the maker and distributors: what it does, how to use it and who it may suit. It is not scored.
Backing vocals, double tracks from a single take, demo-ready recordings — all faster with this AI-assisted plugin. Every preset is royalty-free and built with real artists, fairly compensated.
— Sonarworks official site
What is SoundID VoiceAI?
SoundID VoiceAI is an AI-assisted DAW plugin from Sonarworks. It is a voice changer that turns a single vocal or humming into other voices or instruments, and the maker stresses that it runs inside your DAW.
Uses the maker highlights include backing vocals and double tracks from one take, demo-ready recordings, and turning a hummed melody into orchestral or band instruments. Unison Mode stacks up to eight vocal layers from one voice.
The library is described as 100+ voices and instruments, each built with a real, fairly compensated artist and royalty-free according to the maker. Expansion packs are available for Rock, Kids, Pop, K-pop and C-pop.
Processing can run locally (unlimited with the perpetual licence) or in the cloud on a token basis. It works in DAWs supporting VST3, AU or AAX, and a 7-day trial plus a limited free mode are offered.
Sonarworks describes SoundID VoiceAI as a plug-in that converts a voice into other voices or instrument sounds. It also converts humming or beatboxing into sounds such as drums, guitar or violin.
Local processing needs 4 GB of free RAM, and an internet connection is always required to verify the license.
100+ voice and instrument presets
The maker cites 100+ voices and instruments, used to turn your take into another voice or an instrument part.
Unison Mode
Builds up to eight vocal layers from one voice for harmonies and double tracks, as an alternative to re-recording.
Voice-to-instrument
A hummed or sung melody can be converted into orchestral or band instruments, handy for auditioning melody ideas.
Local and cloud processing
The perpetual licence allows unlimited CPU processing. Cloud processing costs 10 tokens per second, minimum 7 seconds, and tokens expire after 12 months.
Royalty-free presets
The maker says it claims no rights over created content and that presets are royalty-free. Check the official terms for commercial use.
Expansion voice packs
Rock, Kids, Pop, K-pop and C-pop packs each hold 10 voices and can be added by perpetual licence owners for local use.
Trial and free mode
A 7-day full trial (all presets, both processing modes, Unison, 9,000 cloud tokens, no credit card) and a free mode with 8 presets and unlimited local processing are offered.
Works on instrument tracks and MIDI melodies
Presets can be applied to instrument tracks and MIDI melodies as well as vocals.
Token rules for cloud processing
Cloud processing uses 10 tokens per second of audio with a 7-second minimum, billed in 1-second increments. Transfers are encrypted, and tokens expire 12 months after purchase, oldest used first.
Audio stays on your computer in local mode
In local mode the audio never leaves the computer. Sonarworks says local processing is 1.5x faster than cloud, and that cloud takes 2.5x as long as local.
Full-featured trial
The 7-day trial includes all factory and expansion presets, both processing modes, Unison and 9,000 cloud tokens, with no credit card required.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Formats | VST3 / AU / AAX |
| OS | macOS 11 to 26 / Windows 10 and 11 |
| Local processing requirement | 4 GB free RAM |
| Hosts | DAWs supporting AU, AAX or VST3 (Cubase, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Reaper, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Studio One, etc.) |
| Internet | Stable connection required for licensing |
| Speed | Cloud 2.5x, local 1.5x faster (maker's figures) |
| Licensing | Perpetual licence or pay-as-you-go tokens |
| Token packs | 72,000 = 120 min $19.99; 180,000 = 300 min $39.99; 360,000 = 600 min $69.99 |
| Voice packs | EUR 29.00 each (Rock, Kids, Pop, K-pop, C-pop) |
| Cloud rate | 10 tokens per second (7 s minimum, 1 s increments) |
| Token validity | 12 months from purchase |
| Local processing | Unlimited, no tokens needed |
| Free mode | Unlimited local processing, 8 presets (4 voice, 4 creative) |
| Unison mode | Up to eight layers from one voice |
What is included and system requirements
- VoiceAI plugin (VST3 / AU / AAX)
- Presets (100+ on most of the page; the perpetual licence section says 50+)
- 7-day trial with 9,000 cloud tokens
- Free mode (8 presets, unlimited local processing)
- Bundle: perpetual licence + Rock, Pop and Kids packs EUR 169.00
How to use it
- Sign up for the trial on the official page and install from the emailed download link.
- Insert VoiceAI on a vocal track in your DAW.
- Arm the track and play the project to capture the vocal.
- Pick a preset (voice or instrument) and decide between local and cloud processing.
- Adjust the number of layers in Unison Mode if you need it.
- Listen to the processed result and balance it against the original voice.
- If you like it, buy the perpetual licence or tokens.
Backing vocals at home
Unison Mode may turn a single take into several choir-like layers as a starting point for harmonies.
Demo production
It may be used to make guide vocals in another voice type before a singer is available.
Melody sketching
Converting humming to instrument sounds may help you hear arrangement ideas quickly.
Building double tracks
You may experiment by processing the same take with another model and layering it.
Turning hummed ideas into demos
The voice-to-instrument function may let you hear a hummed melody idea as an instrument right away.
Building up backing vocal layers
Unison Mode creates multiple layers from one voice, so it may be useful for stacking backing vocals recorded by one singer.
Who it may suit
- Solo home recordists who need backing vocals
- People who want to try arrangement ideas by humming
- Users willing to compare a perpetual licence with token pricing
- Those who want to test via the free trial first
Good to know before you buy
- The perpetual licence is EUR 99.00 while token packs are in USD ($19.99 to $69.99), so currencies are mixed.
- The official page has inconsistencies: 100+ vs 50+ presets, $29 vs EUR 29 for packs, and offline use stated as unsupported while local processing is described.
- A stable internet connection is needed for licensing; offline use is stated as unsupported.
- Cloud tokens expire 12 months after purchase.
- The trial is for macOS and Windows computers only.
- Voice packs cannot be used on their own and require the perpetual license.
- Free mode is limited to 8 presets but does not expire, so it can be used to try the workflow first.
Price
about $111 (converted from €99.00) (Sonarworks official site, checked 2026-10-27). Prices can vary by region and promotion, so check the official page before buying.
See SoundID VoiceAI on the product page
Sources: sonarworks.com (checked 2026-10-27)
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