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iZotope VEA

by iZotope·Audio

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Why we like it

VEA earns its place in the toolfarm library by putting iZotope's RX, Ozone, and Nectar technology behind three simple controls, so cleaning up a voice recording doesn't require audio expertise.

What is iZotope VEA?

iZotope VEA, short for Voice Enhancement Assistant, is an AI audio enhancer that takes any voice recording and makes it more polished and professional. Built with audio enhancement technology from RX, Ozone, and Nectar, it increases clarity, sets more consistent levels, and reduces background noise. The AI listens to your audio and creates suggested edits, so you don't have to be an audio professional to get good-sounding voice recordings.

Three controls do the work. Shape is tailored to your voice for a more polished result, with Audiolens referencing built in so you can add target audio from any source and visualize, compare, and replicate it. Boost adds presence and power to your voice while handling compression and limiting. Clean applies noise reduction that trims background sounds while keeping the voice sounding good.

VEA integrates with a range of audio recording and editing tools, and its interface includes two distinct color palettes for personalizing the workspace and differentiating speakers. It runs in DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro alongside a wide set of DAWs and NLEs.

Who is iZotope VEA best for?

iZotope VEA is best for podcasters and content creators of all skillsets who want voice recordings that sound more polished, level, and clear without deep audio expertise.

How much does iZotope VEA cost?

iZotope VEA is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Shape control tailored to your voice for a more polished, professional sound, with Audiolens referencing to add target audio from any source and visualize, compare, and replicate it
  • Boost adds presence and power to your voice, handling compression and limiting
  • Clean noise reduction that trims background sounds while keeping the voice sounding good
  • AI that listens to your audio and creates suggested edits
  • Two distinct color palettes to personalize the workspace and differentiate speakers
  • Integration with a range of audio recording and editing tools
  • Available in AU, AAX, and VST3 plug-in formats, all 64-bit only

Tags

#audio enhancement#voice#noise reduction#iZotope#AI audio#podcasting#DaVinci Resolve#Premiere Pro

Frequently asked questions

Does iZotope VEA work with DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro?

iZotope VEA lists support for DaVinci Resolve 18.5 and Premiere 23 among its compatible hosts. Alongside those NLEs, it works with a range of DAWs including Logic Pro 10.8, Ableton Live 11, Pro Tools 2023, Studio One 6, FL Studio 21, REAPER 6, Cubase 13, Nuendo 13, and Audition 23. It integrates with a host of audio recording and editing tools, so you can enhance voice recordings inside software you already use. Check the developer's page to confirm current host support before installing.

What plug-in formats does iZotope VEA support?

iZotope VEA is available in AU, AAX, and VST3 plug-in formats. All formats are 64-bit only, and VEA is not offered in VST2 format. That covers the common plug-in standards across the supported DAWs and NLEs, so most hosts on the compatibility list can load it in at least one of the three formats. If your host relies on VST2, VEA won't be an option there. See the developer's page for the latest format details.

Does iZotope VEA run on Apple silicon Macs?

iZotope VEA runs on macOS Monterey (12.7.1), Ventura (13.6.2), and Sonoma (14.1.2), plus Windows 10 and Windows 11. On Mac, it supports both Intel Macs and Apple silicon M-series Macs, running natively or through Rosetta. That gives coverage across recent Mac and Windows systems. Confirm your exact OS version against the developer's page before installing, since supported versions can change with new releases.

Is iZotope VEA free?

iZotope VEA is listed as free here in the catalog. Pricing and licensing can change over time, so check the developer's page for current details on availability and any account or download requirements before you install. The listing was last updated on October 17, 2024, which gives you a reference point for how recent this information is when comparing versions.

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