# VocaLive — 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/id410619243 (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: 2.40/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 215 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/id410619243/reviews.md

## What is VocaLive?

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 iPhone 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 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 for iPhone features: 

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

Accessories information:
www.ikmultimedia.com

## Key features

- 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

## 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?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎤 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)

**Cons**

- 💰 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 15 and later versions
- Crashes on launch or when opening studio section
- Distorted and crackling audio during recording
- App fails to load on iPhone 6 Plus and newer devices
- In-app purchases not recognized or require constant restoration
- Export produces files with no sound
- Bluetooth and aux jack connectivity issues
- Glitchy track arming/disarming with loud blasts
- Stuttering and skipping during recording
- Loss of recorded data without warning
- Noise and feedback issues with iRig connection
- Mono monitoring instead of stereo
- App not compatible with current Audiobus SDK versions
- Character recognition issues (% and # symbols)
- Inconsistent song sorting across devices
- Reverb effects stopped working

**Most requested features**

- iPad-optimized version with landscape support
- Undo/redo functionality for recordings
- Multiple simultaneous effects in chain
- Audio copy/paste for DAW integration
- Better GarageBand and Audiobus compatibility
- Bluetooth headset support
- 24-bit export via file sharing
- Loop recording while performing
- Track editing and splicing capabilities
- Improved export options (multiple formats)
- Universal app pricing across devices
- Autotune effect
- Apple AirPods Pro support
- Count-in before recording
- Third-party hardware interface support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 215)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalive/id410619243/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No good. Don’t fall for it

*2026-05-23*

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

### 1/5 — Started Not Loading

*2025-09-21, version 3.1.2*

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?

### 2/5 — Limited to one critical effect

*2024-03-15*

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…

### 1/5 — العراق

*2023-09-15, version 3.1.1*

hala mushkilat lN

### 2/5 — 新たな不具合

*2023-09-06*

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。

### 4/5 — بغداد

*2023-09-05*

Solve the problem of improving sound    Improve sound quality

### 1/5 — Abandonado pela desenvolvedores

*2023-08-23*

No iPhone 13 Pro Max, o app apresenta chiados, estalos, etc referente a falta de processamento, algo que há 6 anos atrás, num iphone X, problema este que não existia. Resumindo, app morto, pulem fora

### 4/5 — Rauschen

*2023-07-27*

Ich nutze die App schon seit Jahren und liebe Sie. Auf dem neuen Handy habe ich nur ein ständiges rauschen was ich einfach nicht beheben kann, daher würde ich gerne um Hilfe bitten. Zudem würde ich mir wünschen mit Kabellosem Kopfhören dies benutzen zu können, nur für die App muss ich mein alten Kopfhörer rauskramen jedesmal.

### 2/5 — iPhone 12 pro

*2023-02-15*

Искажения и шум при записи

### 2/5 — What about Updates

*2023-02-04*

The updates take a long time ,thus the app is unusable for a few months ,that's not professional. This happens every time there is a new version of iOS Updates. Die Updates dauern sehr lange und somit ist die App für ein paar Monate unbrauchbar ,das ist nicht professionell. Das passiert jedes Mal, wenn ein neues Version von iOS gibt.

## Frequently asked questions about VocaLive

### 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.

## 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 v3.1.2:
-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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