System requirements

For Melodyne 5 essential, assistant, editor and studio

macOS	Intel Dual Core processor (Quad Core or better recommended), 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended), macOS 10.12 or higher. Melodyne 5.1 is compatible with macOS 11 Big Sur on Intel-based Macs as well as on ARM-based Macs under “Rosetta”.
Windows	Intel or AMD Dual Core processor (Quad Core or better recommended), 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended), Windows 10 or higher, ASIO-compatible audio hardware.
Activation	Computer-based or iLok USB dongle (2nd or 3rd generation), Melodyne essential only computer-based. Internet access is required for the first activation.
Interfaces	Plug-in operation via VST3, AU or AAX. ARA integration with compatible DAWs, as set out in the section on DAW compatibility.

Technical changes with Melodyne 5

Please note that due to Melodyne 5’s modernized software infrastructure, support for certain old standards has been discontinued. Those affected are:

VST 2 discontinued (VST 3 is still supported, as is AU)
RTAS discontinued (AAX is still supported)
Rewire discontinued
32-Bit-support discontinued (operating system and DAW must provide 64-bit support)
Windows 7 is no longer supported (Windows 10 is required)

DAW compatibility

We test Melodyne regularly with the following DAWs. Please note also the tips and advice regarding the DAWs in the online user manual.

If your own configuration is not one that we have tested, please experiment with the trial version of Melodyne. With it, you can use all the functions of the program without any limitations, free of charge, for 30 days with no obligations. If Melodyne runs well on your system during the trial phase, it will continue to do so once purchased.

Please note in the case of ARA-compatible DAWs: Since the DAW manufacturers support ARA Audio Random Access in different ways, the range of ARA functions varies from DAW to DAW. You will find details of the ARA support in the documentation of the DAW in question.

Pro Tools

Avid Pro Tools

We have tested the latest versions of Melodyne 5 with the following configurations:

Pro Tools Ultimate 2020.11 under Windows 10 Pro and macOS 10.15

In the Help Center, you will find detailed information and tips on the use of Melodyne in Pro Tools.

Logic Pro

Apple Logic Pro X

Logic, thanks to its support for our ARA Audio Random Access technology, integrates Melodyne in a way that is particularly user friendly. We have tested the latest versions of Melodyne 5 with the following configurations:

Logic Pro X 10.5.1 under macOS 10.14.6 to 10.15

In the Help Center, you will find detailed information and tips on the use of Melodyne in Logic Pro X.

Cubase

Steinberg Cubase

Cubase, thanks to its support for our ARA Audio Random Access technology, integrates Melodyne in a way that is particularly user friendly. We have tested the latest versions of Melodyne 5 with the following configurations:

Cubase 11.0.0 (ARA) under Windows 10 Pro and macOS 10.15

In the Help Center, you will find detailed information and tips on the use of Melodyne in Cubase/Nuendo.

Studio One

Presonus Studio One

Studio One, thanks to its support for our ARA Audio Random Access technology, integrates Melodyne in a way that is particularly user friendly. We have tested the latest versions of Melodyne 5 with the following configurations:

Studio One 5.1.0 (64-bit) under Windows 10 and macOS 10.12 to 10.15

In the Help Center, you will find detailed information and tips on the use of Melodyne in Studio One.

Cakewalk

Cakewalk by Bandlab

Cakewalk, thanks to its support for our ARA Audio Random Access technology, integrates Melodyne in a way that is particularly user friendly. We have tested the latest versions of Melodyne 5 with the following configurations:

Cakewalk 2020.05 under Windows 10 Pro

In the Help Center, you will find detailed information and tips on the use of Melodyne in Cakewalk.

Live

Ableton Live

We have tested the latest versions of Melodyne 5 with the following configurations:

Live 10.1 (64-bit) under Windows 10 Pro, macOS 10.15 (AU)

In the Help Center, you will find detailed information and tips on the use of Melodyne in Live.

Digital Performer

MOTU Digital Performer

We have tested the latest versions of Melodyne 5 with the following configurations:

DP 10.11 under macOS 10.15 (64-bit, AU)

Nuendo

Steinberg Nuendo

Nuendo, thanks to its support for our ARA Audio Random Access technology, integrates Melodyne in a way that is particularly user friendly. We have tested the latest versions of Melodyne 5 with the following configurations:

Nuendo 10.2 (64-bit) under Windows 10 and macOS 10.13.6

In the Help Center you will find detailed instructions and tips on the use of Melodyne in Cubase/Nuendo.

Samplitude

Magix Samplitude

Samplitude, thanks to its support for our ARA Audio Random Access technology, integrates Melodyne in a way that is particularly user friendly. We have tested the latest versions of Melodyne 5 with the following configurations:

Samplitude Pro X4 15.3.0 (64-bit) under Windows 10

Sequoia

Magix Sequoia

Sequoia, thanks to its support for our ARA Audio Random Access technology, integrates Melodyne in a way that is particularly user friendly. We have tested the latest versions of Melodyne 5 with the following configurations:

Sequoia 15.1.1.236 (ARA, 64-bit) under Windows 10

Mixcraft

Acoustica Mixcraft

Mixcraft, thanks to its support for our ARA Audio Random Access technology, integrates Melodyne in a way that is particularly user friendly. We have tested the latest versions of Melodyne 5 with the following configurations:

Mixcraft 9.0.0 (64-bit) under Windows 10

Reaper

Cockos Reaper

Reaper, thanks to its support for our ARA Audio Random Access technology, integrates Melodyne in a way that is particularly user friendly. We have tested the latest versions of Melodyne 5 with the following configurations:

Reaper 6.13 under Windows 10 and macOS 10.12 to 10.14

In the Help Center, you will find detailed information and tips on the use of Melodyne in Reaper.

Sound Forge

Magix Sound Forge

Sound Forge, thanks to its support for our ARA Audio Random Access technology, integrates Melodyne in a way that is particularly user friendly. We have tested the latest versions of Melodyne 5 with the following configurations:

Sound Forge Pro 13.0.95 under Windows 10

Please select a DAW on the left.

Try out Melodyne 5 studio free of charge

Let Melodyne 5 studio convince you: try it out for 30 days – free of charge and without obligation.

You can test all its functions to your heart’s content and without any limitations, saving everything and making further use of it later – exactly as though you’d already purchased the application. During the trial period, you can even switch to the smaller editions to compare their various function sets. This makes finding the right edition simple.

Incidentally, the Melodyne 5 trial version will still run on your computer, even if in the past you have used an earlier trial version of Melodyne on it.

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