Melodyne vs Zynaptiq PITCHSHIFT
Melodyne
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| Figure | Melodyne | Zynaptiq PITCHSHIFT |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Pitch Correction Software | 8.1 (#5) | 7.4 (#17) |
| Activation | Activation is computer-based or via a second- or third-generation iLok USB dongle, except essential, which is computer-based only; internet access is required for first activation. | PACE copy protection requires a free iLok.com account; activation can be machine-based or on an iLok 2 or newer, and offline-computer activation requires an iLok 2 device. |
| Founded | 2000 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Hannover, Germany |
| Purpose | Melodyne analyzes recordings and samples note by note and lets users edit their musical details. | PITCHSHIFT is a pitch-shifting plug-in for music production, sound design, and post-production. |
Plans
Melodyne
- Melodyne 5 essential€99, paid once
- Melodyne 5 assistant€249, paid once
- Melodyne 5 editor€399, paid once
- Melodyne 5 studio€649, paid once
Zynaptiq PITCHSHIFT
- PITCHSHIFT to PRO upgrade$49, paid once
- PITCHSHIFT$79, paid once
- PITCHSHIFT PRO$129, paid once
In their own words
Melodyne
Melodyne analyzes recordings and samples note by note, letting users adjust pitch, vibrato, volume, sibilants, note length, timing, and formants. Its four editions cover different editing needs: essential handles basic pitch and timing, assistant adds formant and dynamics editing plus audio-to-MIDI export, editor adds DNA Direct Note Access for individual notes in chords, and studio adds simultaneous editing across tracks in one window. DNA is available in editor and studio for material such as piano and guitar. Melodyne runs standalone or as a VST3, AU, or AAX plug-in, with ARA integration for compatible DAWs. Version 5 supports 64-bit macOS 10.12 or later and Windows 10 or 11; version 5.2 or later runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs. There is no free plan, but a 30-day trial offers full functions and can be used once per computer.
Zynaptiq PITCHSHIFT
Zynaptiq PITCHSHIFT has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.