Music & Audio

Melodyne

Melodyne is a note-based audio editing software that enables detailed manipulation of musical recordings and samples.

Overview

Melodyne provides note-by-note editing of pitch, timing, dynamics, and tone color in audio recordings, including polyphonic instruments. It features advanced algorithms for natural sound and supports integration with DAWs via ARA or as a standalone program.

Updated Oct 22, 2026

4 things

What Melodyne has

Apps

Windows
macOS

Support

Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool. One of 23 Music & Audio tools with human support.

Pricing

Try the paid product for a limited time before committing to a subscription. One of 15 Music & Audio tools with a free trial.

7 features

Key Features

Intuitive editing
And with Melodyne you can edit all these things intuitively.
Per-note editing
By manipulating these with Melodyne’s powerful tools, you can edit (among other things) the pitch, vibrato, volume, sibilants, length, timing and formants of each note.
Note display
With Melodyne, you see the notes in your recordings and samples, and can manipulate and modify them at will.
Multitrack editing
See and edit the notes of multiple tracks simultaneously in a single window.
Musical recognition
Melodyne also recognizes chords, keys, tunings and tempos.
Sound design
Access the overtones of your instruments directly and change their tone color in unique ways.
Flexible operation
Melodyne can be operated via ARA or as a plug-in directly in a DAW.

Pros and cons

Pros

Enables detailed note-level editing including polyphonic instruments.
Integrates well with major DAWs via ARA and plug-in formats.
Offers advanced chord and harmony recognition for comprehensive musical editing.
Provides innovative sound design tools beyond basic pitch correction.
Widely recognized and awarded for its technical and musical excellence.

Cons

No explicit pricing information publicly available; likely requires purchase.
Steep learning curve for beginners unfamiliar with note-based audio editing.
Primarily focused on music production; less suited for general audio editing tasks.
Limited direct support information publicly accessible without login.
May require powerful hardware for smooth operation with large projects.

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4 things

What Melodyne has

Apps

Windows
macOS

Support

Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool. One of 23 Music & Audio tools with human support.

Pricing

Try the paid product for a limited time before committing to a subscription. One of 15 Music & Audio tools with a free trial.

7 features

Key Features

Intuitive editing
And with Melodyne you can edit all these things intuitively.
Per-note editing
By manipulating these with Melodyne’s powerful tools, you can edit (among other things) the pitch, vibrato, volume, sibilants, length, timing and formants of each note.
Note display
With Melodyne, you see the notes in your recordings and samples, and can manipulate and modify them at will.
Multitrack editing
See and edit the notes of multiple tracks simultaneously in a single window.
Musical recognition
Melodyne also recognizes chords, keys, tunings and tempos.
Sound design
Access the overtones of your instruments directly and change their tone color in unique ways.
Flexible operation
Melodyne can be operated via ARA or as a plug-in directly in a DAW.

Pros and cons

Pros

Enables detailed note-level editing including polyphonic instruments.
Integrates well with major DAWs via ARA and plug-in formats.
Offers advanced chord and harmony recognition for comprehensive musical editing.
Provides innovative sound design tools beyond basic pitch correction.
Widely recognized and awarded for its technical and musical excellence.

Cons

No explicit pricing information publicly available; likely requires purchase.
Steep learning curve for beginners unfamiliar with note-based audio editing.
Primarily focused on music production; less suited for general audio editing tasks.
Limited direct support information publicly accessible without login.
May require powerful hardware for smooth operation with large projects.

You?

Be the first to rate Melodyne

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See Melodyne at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

0 questions

Melodyne

Overview

What Melodyne has

Apps

Support

Pricing

Key Features

Intuitive editing

Per-note editing

Note display

Multitrack editing

Musical recognition

Sound design

Flexible operation

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Be the first to rate Melodyne

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What Melodyne has

Apps

Support

Pricing

Key Features

Intuitive editing

Per-note editing

Note display

Multitrack editing

Musical recognition

Sound design

Flexible operation

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Be the first to rate Melodyne

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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