Infected Mushroom & Polyverse released Manipulator, a Real Time Vocal Processor

Polyverse and the guys of Infected Mushrooms released officially Manipulator v.1, a new real time vocal processor for PC and Mac. I visited them at the NAMM show and I got an interesting live performance demonstration of this new plugin. Polyverse build here a very crazy and unusual vocal processor for your computer. Check the bottom of the article to watch my video from NAMM about the new Polyverse Manipulator plugin.The plugin is now available with an introductory price of $99 USD until March 7th, 2017. (Normally $149 USD)

Manipulator can warp the sound of vocals and melodic instruments beyond recognition, or subtly add character to a performance. It can even be played via a keyboard to control pitch on the fly, as well as a slew of other effects. The result is a creative way to take a natural voice and transform it into ethereal choirs, guttural granular textures, twisted robotized voices, and even more. Infected have used Manipulator extensively in their new album, Return To The Sauce, including their track with the new processor’s namesake.

Manipulator’s algorithms are based around 5 main effects: pitch, formant and harmonics shifting, FM and grain alternation. Included for even more manipulation are supporting effects such as glide, smear, stereo and detune. The real-time capabilities of this plug-in make it perfect in live situations for vocal performers and instrumentalists. Whether in the studio or on stage, users can play their MIDI controller to change the melody of a performance at zero latency. This feature also enables on-the-fly harmonies, with up to 4 voices of polyphony.