prime:vocal requires access to the entire audio file to perform its advanced clean-up and enhancement processes. Standard plug-in formats like AU, VST3, or AAX operate in real time, processing audio as it plays back. While this works well for effects like EQ, compression, or reverb, it poses limitations for tools that rely on analyzing the full audio signal.
To address this, prime:vocal is available as a standalone application and as an ARA (Audio Random Access) plug-in (Beta). ARA technology allows prime:vocal to access the complete audio data of a track or clip at once, enabling precise, offline-style analysis and processing. This ensures a seamless and non-destructive workflow within compatible DAWs.
- For a guide on how to use prime:vocal as an ARA plug-in, please check out this page.
- To learn more about ARA technology in general, visit this page.