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VocaLive

VocaLive

Studio/stage vocal effects

35 ratings
215 reviews
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$24.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 10, 2011
  • October 9, 2025

Developer

IK Multimedia US, LLC
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About

This app provides singers with professional vocal effects, practice tools, and recording capabilities. It offers real-time processing, customizable effect chains, and microphone emulations for enhanced vocal performance and production.

✓12 real-time professional vocal effects
✓Customizable 4-processor effect chains
✓Voice Cancel for sing-along tracks
✓2-track recorder (expandable to 8-track)
✓Mic Room with 20 microphone emulations
✓Live Mode for stage performance
✓4-track looper
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of VocaLive. Based on 35 reviews and a 2.4/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 12 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🎤Excellent vocal effects and pitch correction
  • 🎵Comprehensive multi-track recording capabilities
  • 🎚️Powerful effect chain and customization options
  • 📱Portable studio solution for singers
  • 🔊High-quality sound output with proper setup
  • 🎧Good integration with iRig hardware
  • 📚Detailed manual and tutorial resources
  • 🎼Useful rehearsal tools (scales, metronome)

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive base app with additional in-app purchases
  • 🐛Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • ⚠️Poor iOS compatibility after major updates
  • 🎯Confusing and unintuitive user interface
  • 📱No iPad-optimized version (portrait-only display)
  • 🔌Limited third-party hardware support
  • 📢Intrusive pop-up advertisements and sales pitches
  • ⏱️High latency issues during live performance
  • 🔄Requires re-authentication of purchases frequently
  • 🎚️Limited effect combinations (one effect at a time)
  • 🚫Poor compatibility with GarageBand and Audiobus
  • 📤Export functionality issues and missing features
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What's New in VocaLive

3.1.3

October 9, 2025

- 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

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In-App Purchases

$19.99

Recorder

A four track tape recorder to lay down your musical creations and ideas. Record and mix instruments or vocals through iRig Mic, iRig or built-in mic with VocaLive effects.

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User reviews

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No good. Don’t fall for it

Used to be the best! Now it just crashes. What a shame. All that money down the toilet. Leaving me hanging.
UsgtUsgt

Started Not Loading

Been using my mic and the app since I got it in 2012 but the app started not loading today. I already did everything - delete, reinstall, restarted my phone but yet it still not working. Might as well, return the mic if the app is not anymore working for iPhone 6 Plus where it was originally working?
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DhongerousDhongerous

Limited to one critical effect

This would be a good companion with AmpliTube as it would allow me to build a minimum rig when required. I would love using this with AmpliTube on my iPad, as I could use a small battery powered interface with an amp, which should give me all the guitar and voice effects I need. Unfortunately you can only use one of the following effects at a time; double, choir, pitch effects, and morph. I’m not sure why this is the case as I would think modern iPads would have more than enough computing power to run each simultaneously in my voice effects chain…Fix this, and this product would be the best standalone voice effects app around…
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العراق

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新たな不具合

iPhone 13 Pro アップデートでノイズは改善したが、テープの再生速度を早くしたようにピッチが高くなっている。早く改善してほしい。
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Reported Bugs

16 issues

App crashes on iOS 15 and later versions

Bug

Crashes on launch or when opening studio section

Bug

Distorted and crackling audio during recording

Bug

App fails to load on iPhone 6 Plus and newer devices

Bug

In-app purchases not recognized or require constant restoration

Bug

Export produces files with no sound

Bug

Bluetooth and aux jack connectivity issues

Bug

Glitchy track arming/disarming with loud blasts

Bug

Stuttering and skipping during recording

Bug

Loss of recorded data without warning

Bug

Noise and feedback issues with iRig connection

Bug

Mono monitoring instead of stereo

Bug

App not compatible with current Audiobus SDK versions

Bug

Character recognition issues (% and # symbols)

Bug

Inconsistent song sorting across devices

Bug

Reverb effects stopped working

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Requested Features

15 requests

iPad-optimized version with landscape support

Feature

Undo/redo functionality for recordings

Feature

Multiple simultaneous effects in chain

Feature

Audio copy/paste for DAW integration

Feature

Better GarageBand and Audiobus compatibility

Feature

Bluetooth headset support

Feature

24-bit export via file sharing

Feature

Loop recording while performing

Feature

Track editing and splicing capabilities

Feature

Improved export options (multiple formats)

Feature

Universal app pricing across devices

Feature

Autotune effect

Feature

Apple AirPods Pro support

Feature

Count-in before recording

Feature

Third-party hardware interface support

Feature

FAQ

What does VocaLive do?

VocaLive is a mobile application designed for singers and vocalists. It offers a suite of professional real-time vocal effects, tools for practicing and recording, and features to enhance vocal performance and production.

What are the key features of VocaLive?

Key features include 12 professional studio-quality vocal effects, the ability to chain up to 4 effects, a 2-track recorder expandable to 8 tracks, microphone emulations with Mic Room, a Voice Cancel feature to remove vocals from songs, and a Live Mode optimized for stage use. It also includes a 4-track looper.

How much does VocaLive cost?

The base application is free to download. Additional features and content, such as the expanded studio section, 4-track looper, and Mic Room microphone emulations, are available via in-app purchases.

What devices is VocaLive compatible with?

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

How can I use VocaLive for practice or performance?

VocaLive can be used for practice with its vocal warm-up tools and metronome. For performance, its Live Mode provides an optimized interface for easy control of effects and presets on stage. The app also allows you to sing along to songs from your music library, even removing existing vocals with the Voice Cancel feature.