# VocaLive for iPad — 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-for-ipad/id453480680 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278)
- Category: Music, Photo & Video
- Price: $24.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 194 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 186 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Japanese, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2011-11-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalive-for-ipad/id453480680/reviews.md

## What is VocaLive for iPad?

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 for iPad includes 12 vocal effects: Pitch Fix (for tuning or stylized FX), Choir, Morph, Reverb, De-Esser, Delay, Parametric EQ, Compressor, Chorus, Phazer and Envelope Filter plus a vocal Double effect available via registration. 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 iPad 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 for iPad features: 

• Real time vocal processor + recording app 
• 4-processor vocal effects chain
• 12 professional studio-quality vocal effects 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

* 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/vocaliveipad

Accessories information:
www.ikmultimedia.com

## Key features

- 12 real-time professional vocal effects
- 4-processor effects chain
- 2-track recorder (expandable)
- Mic Room with 20 mic emulations
- Vocal warm-up tools
- Voice Cancel for backing tracks
- Live Mode GUI

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $24.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorder | $19.99 | one-time |
| External Control | $5.99 | one-time |
| Studio | $19.99 | one-time |
| Recorder + Studio | $24.99 | one-time |
| Looper | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mic Pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of VocaLive for iPad?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎤 High-quality vocal effects and processors
- 🎛️ Intuitive interface and easy-to-use controls
- 🎵 Professional sound quality when working properly
- ⚙️ Comprehensive effect presets available
- 📱 Portable vocal recording solution for iOS

**Cons**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and hidden costs
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues across iOS updates
- ⏸️ Poor compatibility with iOS version updates
- 🔌 Limited microphone/hardware compatibility
- 📦 Incomplete base app requiring additional paid features
- ⚠️ Lack of developer support and communication
- 🚫 No AudioBus or Audio Unit Extension support
- 🎚️ Missing essential DAW features (multi-track editing, waveform view)
- 🔊 Audio quality degradation and latency issues
- 📤 Complicated file transfer and export process

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 7, iOS 11, iOS 15, iOS 16 updates
- App won't start after iOS updates
- Harmony presets reverting to other presets after updates
- Stereo recording with phase cancellation instead of mono
- Vocal audio too quiet or inaudible
- Microphone input not recognized
- App disappears when minimized or switching apps
- Audible hum in audio output
- Lag and latency in pitch control and harmonizer
- Recording glitches, pops, and drops
- In-app purchases not persisting after reinstall or update
- Audiobus initialization errors
- Unable to load sounds for upload
- WiFi file transfer link not functional

**Most requested features**

- Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support for use in other DAWs
- AudioBus compatibility
- Stereo to mono conversion effect
- Distortion effect
- Looper functionality for stacking vocal loops
- Multi-track recording with proper timeline editing
- Waveform visualization for editing
- Audio copy/paste functionality
- Better file transfer options (Dropbox, Google Drive integration)
- GarageBand plugin integration
- Bluetooth speaker connectivity
- Keyboard chord control with polyphony
- Video playback for karaoke/practice
- Dock connector microphone support
- Better song list UI with longer character limits

## Recent user reviews (10 of 194)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalive-for-ipad/id453480680/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Excellent but need to update

*2026-06-09*

It is an excellent app; but it is not updated to have flexibility to export it in wav format available to share within the device. It has to depend on iTunes and needs a computer to get your recording in high quality.

### 1/5 — Just give it up….

*2025-10-13*

I was a big supporter…brought so many of your apps and so many iap’s….but I think it’s time to move on from the IPad/Iphone platform because you clearly don’t understand or maybe just don’t care about the needs of people who produce music on their IPads. You had a good run but that was over a decade ago….you just don’t get it. Do you even pay any attention at all to the low ratings of your apps? If this worked as an audio inside IPad daws it would still be relevant and the rating would be much higher…..why does that seem to be so hard to comprehend?

### 5/5 — iOS 16- Mise à jour

*2023-03-19, version 3.1.0*

Bonjour,

Aurez-vous bientôt une mise à jour pour que votre application VocaLive fonctionne avec ioS16?

### 4/5 — Great!

*2023-03-15, version 3.1.0*

This has been an app I use everyday and has always worked great! But I have upgraded my ipad and now since whenever I try to record through this, the vocals are stereo and there’s no way to change it?? Any way you could add a stereo to mono effect please? It’s ruined the app for me and making it no longer useable!:,(
I need this app to work!!
I’ve looked into it and it’s recording everything with phase cancellation. I try putting the recorded vocals into mono and it’s just silence. Please help!

### 4/5 — Needs Audio Unit Extension capability, otherwise solid.

*2021-12-23, version 3.1.0*

To truly make this app part of a complete software package it could definitely use the ability to be used as an Audio Unit Extension and be able to modify the carrier signal, that way it can be used as a vocoder style vocal and speech processor in GarageBand for iOS and iPadOS. Other than that, it is a great app for what I want out of a vocal and speech processor.

### 4/5 — Working with iOS 15.1

*2021-12-11*

Now this app is working again with iOS 15.1 after they updated it 2 days ago. All seems to be ok. The real time pitch correction has  noticeable latency and unusable for live purposes.

### 1/5 — ios 15.1

*2021-12-02*

Программа вылетает из ios 15.1

### 1/5 — Still waiting.

*2021-11-29*

I solely have used this app until iOS 15 now it won’t even start. When do we get an update?refund?

### 1/5 — Why are you neglecting this app?

*2021-11-04*

UPDATE: They just don’t care because they don’t have to. I updated my iPad and now the app doesn’t work. YAY again IK! It has been 2 years since you last updated this app. I love using it but it is limited. Why do you neglect this app when it could be so much more for vocalists? Please update it significantly. Thx

### 1/5 — Does not work with iOS 15

*2021-10-01*

Too bad, it is a useful app.

## Frequently asked questions about VocaLive for iPad

### What does VocaLive do?

VocaLive is a mobile application designed for singers and vocalists. It provides a suite of professional real-time vocal effects, tools for practice and recording, and microphone emulations to enhance vocal performances.

### What are the key features of VocaLive?

Key features include 12 professional studio-quality vocal effects, a 4-processor effects chain, a 2-track recorder (expandable to 8 tracks), Mic Room with 20 microphone emulations, vocal warm-up tools, and a Voice Cancel feature to remove vocals from songs.

### How much does VocaLive cost?

The base application is free, but it offers in-app purchases for expanded features such as the studio section for full song recording and the 4-track looper. Specific pricing for these expansions can be found within the app.

### What devices is VocaLive compatible with?

VocaLive is designed for iPad. It supports Core Audio and Core MIDI, making it compatible with various third-party interfaces and MIDI controllers. It also works with Audiobus and Inter-App Audio for integration with other music apps.

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

VocaLive features a dedicated Live Mode with an optimized GUI for stage use, allowing you to see your entire effects chain and controls easily. It also supports optional controllers like iRig Stomp I/O and iRig Blueboard for seamless control during live sets.

## 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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