Originating from Bell Labs and initially used by the military during World War II to obscure voiced messages, the vocoder has been a significant influence in music since the 1970s. It has shaped the sound of iconic artists such as Electric Light Orchestra, Imogen Heap, Daft Punk, and Herbie Hancock. This plugin captures the essence of those vintage machines with the renowned sound quality and user-friendly workflow of Softube, providing musicians and producers with a powerful tool for creative expression.

At the heart of this vocoder is a built-in six-voice polyphonic carrier synthesizer equipped with MIDI capabilities, allowing you to record and reproduce intricate melodies effortlessly. Users can switch between four waveform types and explore a simple Attack Hold Decay Envelope for dynamic sound shaping. Additional features like the Unvoiced section enhance clarity by controlling plosives and high-frequency consonants, making it effective on various sound sources including drums and vocals. This combination delivers an authentic vocoding experience that balances classic character with modern innovation.

The plugin offers flexible band selection ranging from four to twenty bands, enabling detailed control over the stereo field and tonal balance through intuitive controls for resonance and frequency tilt. A standout Freeze section adds an inventive dimension, allowing rhythmic holding of formants either manually or synced to your DAW tempo, perfect for producing captivating textures and effects. Designed to inspire creativity in electronic and pop music production, this vocoder blends a retro aesthetic with forward-thinking features for both studio and live performance environments.