Neural DSP have released Mantra, available for €169.00.
Vocal production is rarely simple. Multiple plugins, complex chains and latency. Mantra includes pitch correction, noise gate, de-esser, compressors, saturation, harmonies, and effects, all the essential tools for modern vocal production in one plugin.
No cluttered sessions. No complicated routing. Just a smarter, faster, and more musical workflow.
Record, mix, and shape vocals from start to finish without ever breaking your flow. It’s effortless to use, and it sounds incredible.
Each module is centered around a single governing control, with deeper options just one click away. No menus, no digging – just fast results.
Built on Neural DSP’s expertise in modeling legendary analog gear, Mantra delivers the warmth and musicality of vintage hardware with the precision, control, and reliability of modern digital processing.
Track vocals with a fully processed sound and no noticeable latency. Then switch to Mixing mode for full-resolution processing and final polish.
Real-time pitch correction keeps your vocals locked to scale while preserving natural phrasing and tone. Fine-tune how tight the correction feels with the Tolerance control, and use Humanize to keep performances feeling expressive. Lighting fast when tracking. Uncompromising when mixing.
Keep your recordings clean and free of unwanted noise using the gate. Remove hum, hiss, and distractions – automatically. Just set your thresholds and hit record.
Sculpt analyses your voice and reshapes it to match a refined tonal curve – bringing instant clarity and presence.
No setup. Just smart, adaptive processing that works with your mic and your voice.
In Mixing Mode, Sculpt adds dynamic spectral processing that tames harshness and balances frequency buildup. Like a smart multiband compressor – without needing to set anything up.
Dial in smooth de-essing without worrying about thresholds. The intelligent processor automatically adapts to the vocal’s input level, keeping harsh consonants under control – whether you’re whispering or belting.
Four fully sweepable bell bands, plus high and low shelves for tone sculpting. High-pass and low-pass filters keep your mix clean. Solo any band to hear exactly what you’re adjusting – perfect for detailed, surgical work. Fast when you need it. Precise when you want it.
Three distinct compression styles for total control:
- Tube: Based on the LA-2A®. Smooth and musical, with a gentle attack for adding warmth and natural dynamics.
- Stress: Based on the EL8® Distressor®. Fast, aggressive compression that keeps vocals tight and present.
- Multi: Inspired by modern OTT-style compression. Applies upward and downward compression at once for bold, upfront vocals.
Three tonal modes, from subtle color to full-blown distortion:
- Tape: Rich harmonic saturation modeled after vintage tape machines. Adds warmth and glue for a smooth analog feel.
- Tube: Based on the Thermionic® Culture Vulture®. Organic, harmonically rich saturation that scales from gentle to extreme.
- Digital: Bitcrushing and sample rate reduction for lo-fi grit and modern textures.
Stack vocals in seconds – without straining your voice. Build rich harmonies, double tracks, or call-and-response textures fast. Explore ideas without fatigue and keep the creativity flowing.
Four distinct delay modes, each with its own character.
A built-in ducker keeps echoes tucked behind the vocal – present, but never overpowering.
- Analog: Based on a classic BBD delay. Warm, gritty repeats with an organic feel.
- Circular: Based on the legendary Lexicon® PCM-70® Circular Delay®. Rhythmic, evolving delays that swirl in motion.
- Tape: Based on the iconic Roland® RE-201® Space Echo®. Capturing the vintage warmth and subtle modulation of reel-to-reel delays.
- Dual: Wide and immersive with precise control over the left and right channels.
Add depth, presence, and dimension with three versatile reverb modes. The built-in ducker automatically lowers the reverb when vocals are present, keeping your performance front and center.
- Hall: Inspired by a professional studio hall reverb. Expansive and smooth, ideal for cinematic and ambient vocals.
- Plate: Bright and airy, perfect for adding presence and shine to vocals.
- Ambiance: Intimate and natural. Bring your vocal closer with lifelike reflections and subtle depth.
Three studio-grade modulation effects – from subtle polish to bold, creative motion. Perfect for everything from modern shimmer to experimental textures.
- Chorus: Inspired by the TC Electronic® 2290® chorus. Smooth and lush modulation that brings natural width and depth to vocals.
- Flanger: Sweeping metallic motion for added tension, colour, and movement.
- Phaser: Hypnotic phase movement, great for intros, breakdowns, or spoken word.
Neural DSP’s proprietary doubler adds realistic width and weight without sounding artificial. With precise control over amount and timing, it simulates layered takes while keeping your mix clear and focused.
Perfect for thickening leads or widening backing vocals with zero setup.
Mantra includes expertly crafted presets. Each one is fully tweakable, covering everything from subtle polish to bold creative effects – so you can move quickly and make it your own.
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