# VocaLive CS — Studio/stage vocal effects

> Real-time vocal effects processor, recorder, and practice tool for singers. (iPhone/iPad app by IK Multimedia US, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalive-cs/id419846636 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278)
- Category: Music, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 94 App Store ratings · 241 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 129 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Japanese, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2011-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalive-cs/id419846636/reviews.md

## What is VocaLive CS?

VocaLive provides singers and vocalists with a suite of 12 real-time professional vocal effects, along with a range of tools to help you practice, sing and record. The effects can be combined into a chain of 4 processors and saved as presets. A collection of 55 presets is included to get you up and running immediately. 

VocaLive CS for iPhone comes with the Reverb effect, and upon registration the Double effect is unlocked. You can add 10 additional effects à la carte from a selection that includes Pitch Fix (for tuning or stylized FX), Choir, Morph, De-Esser, Delay, Parametric EQ, Compressor, Chorus, Phazer and Envelope Filter. Together these effects provide unparalleled creative processing power.

With VocaLive you can process your voice, sing along to any song in your iTunes Music library — its Voice Cancel feature lets you remove existing vocals — and warm up with helpful vocal warm-up tools. 

Use the new 2-track recorder to sing over backing tracks, or expand the studio section (available via in-app purchase) to record whole songs. 

With the optional Mic Room feature, VocaLive also gives you the sound and color of 20 classic and modern studio microphone emulations, for even more control over your vocal tone.

Ready to perform?  VocaLive’s new Live Mode offers an optimized GUI specifically for live use. See your entire chain at a glance, with all the settings and controls you need in an easy-to-read format designed for the stage.  Plus VocaLive offers an optional 4-track looper to easily create songs, harmonies and more on the fly.

For best quality, use VocaLive with IK’s iRig Mic range of microphones, from handheld to studio condenser mic. Or connect your favorite 3rd party mic using our iRig Pre interfaces. But you can also have fun with it and record quick ideas using the built-in microphone on your iPhone or earbuds.

Control your virtual rig just as easily as you would a traditional vocal multiFX with new iRig Stomp I/O integration, so you can change presets, control effects and more right from your feet.  Or go wireless with iRig Blueboard, a wireless Bluetooth controller for basic control on the go.

VocaLive also supports Core Audio and Core MIDI so you can use any compatible third-party interface or MIDI controller, and Audiobus and Inter-App Audio compatible, letting you use it alongside your favorite recording or songwriting apps.


VocaLive CS for iPhone features: 

• Real time vocal processor + recording app 
• 4-processor vocal effects chain 
• 12 professional studio-quality effects available -  2 included
• Mic Room microphone with 20 classic and modern studio mic emulations*
• Includes metronome and vocal warm-up tools
• 4-track looper section*
• 2-track recorder (expandable to a full 8-track recording studio*)
• Import and play songs directly from your Music library or computer 
• Voice Cancel lets you create sing-along backing tracks by removing the vocal track from existing recordings 
• Simultaneous multi-track recording 
• Studio section (included with Recorder) with waveform visualization and editing, touch-and-drag looping, normalization, punch-in/punch-out recording, simultaneous multi-track recording support and more
• AutoFreeze (allows each track to have its own full effects chain)
• Live Mode shows you your entire rig at a glance, with all the parameters you need on stage easily accessible 
• 55 presets included with 4 Favorites for fast recall 
• MIDI controllable and with built-in integration for iRig Stomp I/O, iRig Blueboard and other controllers
• Audiobus & Inter-App Audio support
• Full version available

* available via in-app purchase

IMPORTANT: AmpliTube users can add the effects processors from VocaLive to their AmpliTube app using the “Restore my purchases” option in the in-app menu. 

For more information: 
www.ikmultimedia.com/vocaliveiphone

Accessories information:
www.ikmultimedia.com

## Key features

- 12 real-time professional vocal effects
- 4-processor effects chain with presets
- Voice Cancel for sing-along tracks
- 2-track recorder (expandable)
- Mic Room microphone emulations
- 4-track looper

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delay | $4.99 | one-time |
| Parametric Equalizer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Compressor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pitch Fix | $5.99 | one-time |
| Choir | $5.99 | one-time |
| Morph | $5.99 | one-time |
| Recorder | $19.99 | one-time |
| Recorder + Studio | $24.99 | one-time |
| All FX Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mic Pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of VocaLive CS?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎤 Powerful vocal effects
- 💾 Ability to record and save songs
- 📤 Option to email recorded tracks
- 🎶 Works well with external mics like iRig

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Confusing user interface
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🚫 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Recording quality issues with certain devices
- Effects not working as expected after updates
- Inability to delete recorded tracks
- Login/registration problems

**Most requested features**

- Add wireless support for headphones/mics
- Improve song export and sharing options
- Provide better documentation and tutorials
- Implement regular app updates and bug fixes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 241)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalive-cs/id419846636/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 闪退

*2026-06-26*

连接斯坦伯格ur44声卡闪退，请知悉

### 3/5 — 哎

*2026-05-16*

我充钱了怎么还打不开了

### 1/5 — Does not work with iPhone 17

*2026-01-11, version 3.1.3*

Does not work with iPhone 17. Do not buy the iPhone 17 if you want to use this app. It only works on older models.

### 1/5 — Problème après fermeture de l’appli

*2025-11-25*

Je passe des heures à enregistrer mes pistes. Je ferme l’appli et quand j y reviens, tout est au ralenti, les voix déformées, la tonalité changée  !! Que se passe-t-il?

### 1/5 — Erro

*2025-07-19*

O app VocaLivePadF (v3.1.2) crasha imediatamente ao abrir no iOS 12.5.7 porque tenta carregar o SwiftUI inexistente. Na App Store diz ser compatível com iOS 10+, mas claramente requer iOS 13+. Por favor: 
1) Corrijam os requisitos OU 
2) Disponibilizem uma versão compatível. 
Já ocorrem crashes consistentes desde 19/07/2025.

### 5/5 — 调试

*2024-07-10*

怎调试，求教程

### 4/5 — 中文怎么设置呢？

*2024-03-23*

中文设置在哪里？怎么没找到呢？

### 1/5 — too tedious

*2024-02-15*

registered and went back in to start experimenting and asked me to register or sign in again. Couldnt seem to get anywhere so deleted the app

### 5/5 — Vocalive is still the BEST for Songwriters!

*2024-01-30, version 3.1.1*

I have used VocaLive for many many MANY years since its creation, and it is still the BEST app out there for Recording Songwriter Singers. 
I love how I can quickly record a guitar track, and then do a vocal track, and still have more trucks for harmonies. I love the reverb on the vocals, and the ability to adjust the EQ of my vocals. 
I love being able to export my song and send it to my email, to share with others.

Vocalive is still the BEST App out there for Recording Songwriter Singers. 

There is a glitch when trying to import a recording into a track. 
When I search up & select a song, the “done” button does not show up. 
So I need to go into all of my songs and scroll down to find it there. 
It’s a  bit frustrating. I do hope they fix it someday. 🙏 
Also I wish they would take off the pop up add for the mic pack.  Even though I have purchased the main part of Vocalive, it still pops up every time, and the restore purchases does not seem to fix that pop up from happening. Honestly just that pop-up did irritate me for a while from using this app. I hope they remove it for those who have made any purchase within the app.

Regardless of that issue, I still LOVE this app, and use it every week! 
It helps me to write & RECORD a NEW SONG  every week!

I highly recommend Vocalive!
It is the most POWERFUL and easy to use App out there for a Recording Songwriter Singer. 

Thanks to all of those who made this app possible. Blessings to them and their family. Kind regards.

### 1/5 — Update!!!

*2023-07-29, version 3.1.0*

ITS A SHAME YALL HAVE NOT UPDATED THIS APP IN YEARS!!!!! PLEASE UPDATE!!!!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about VocaLive CS

### What does VocaLive CS do?

VocaLive CS is a mobile application designed for singers and vocalists. It offers a suite of 12 professional real-time vocal effects that can be chained together and saved as presets. The app also includes tools for practicing, singing along to music with vocal removal, and recording.

### What are the key features of VocaLive CS?

Key features include a 4-processor vocal effects chain with 12 studio-quality effects, a 2-track recorder expandable to an 8-track studio, a Voice Cancel function to remove vocals from songs, and optional Mic Room microphone emulations. It also offers a 4-track looper for creating harmonies and songs on the fly.

### How much does VocaLive CS cost?

VocaLive CS is free to download and includes the Reverb effect. The Double effect is unlocked upon registration. Additional effects, the expanded studio section, and the Mic Room feature are available for purchase within the app.

### What devices is VocaLive CS compatible with?

VocaLive CS is available for iPhone. For the best quality, it is recommended to use it with IK's iRig microphones or other compatible microphones via iRig Pre interfaces. The app also supports Core Audio, Core MIDI, Audiobus, and Inter-App Audio for integration with other music apps.

### How can I use VocaLive CS for live performances?

VocaLive CS features a Live Mode with an optimized GUI for stage use, allowing you to see your entire effects chain and controls easily. It also supports integration with iRig Stomp I/O and iRig Blueboard for foot or wireless control of presets and effects, making it suitable for live vocalists.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.3 — 2025-10-09

- Improved support for older iOS versions 
- Resolved an issue where importing audio files in the Studio section could lead to wrong playback 
- General reliability improvements

### 3.1.2 — 2025-06-05

What's New in This Version:
-Fixed a connection issue with iRig BlueBoard
-Improved stability when loading recorder projects
-Fixed tooltip positioning on iPhone

### 3.1.1 — 2023-08-30

What's New in v3.1.1
- Fixed audio glitches introduced with the latest iOS versions
- General reliability improvements

### 3.1.0 — 2021-12-03

What's New in v3.1.0
- iOS 15 compatible: Fixed a crash on launch on iOS 15
- Updated to latest Audiobus SDK version
- Updated GUI to support iPhone X and later, iPad Pro and later

### 3.0.3 — 2018-06-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

-General reliability & security improvements

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