NoiseWorks GainAim - ESD

NoiseWorks GainAim is a real-time voice leveler plug-in that automatically rides the gain of vocals and dialogue as they play. Set your target loudness and GainAim keeps every word sitting right where you want it, with latency low enough for live performance and accuracy tight enough for detailed studio work.

Instead of constantly reaching for faders or drawing automation, GainAim listens ahead and adjusts the level before phrases get too loud or too quiet. The result is a smooth, consistent vocal or spoken word performance that hits your compressors and effects at a controlled, predictable level, whether you are on stage, tracking in the studio or polishing a podcast.

With five dedicated modes, GainAim adapts to almost any source, from operatic vocals and rock singers to rapid-fire rap, percussion and even guitars. A clear waveform display lets you set target loudness and noise floor visually, while the real-time gain meter shows exactly how hard the plug-in is working at any moment.

Compatible with all major DAWs on macOS and Windows, GainAim slots straight into your existing workflow as a VST3, AU or AAX plug-in. Use it as a live vocal rider, a tracking assistant before compression, or a mix tool to keep dialogue and voice-over locked to a consistent level without hours of manual automation.

Real-time vocal and dialogue control

GainAim continuously rides the level of your vocal or dialogue signal in real time, reacting just ahead of the performance so changes feel natural and musical. By catching phrases before they jump out or disappear, it keeps your vocal presence stable without pumping or obvious artefacts, saving you from constant fader moves.

Five modes for different sources

From subtle gain riding to aggressive levelling, GainAim offers Rider, Leveler, Fast, Squash and Locked modes to suit different voices and genres. Whether you are smoothing a lead vocal, controlling dynamic rap, tightening percussion or holding a fixed gain during a section, you can quickly pick a mode that matches the material and workflow.

Perfect for live, recording and post

Low latency performance makes GainAim suitable for live stages and real-time monitoring, while its precise level control is equally at home in recording and mixing sessions. Use it before a compressor to even out tracking levels, in a mix to keep vocals hitting processing consistently, or on speech, podcasts and voice-over for broadcast-ready loudness.

Clear visual feedback

Target loudness and noise floor are set directly on the waveform display, giving you an immediate visual reference for how your signal is being treated. A responsive gain meter shows every adjustment as it happens, so you can see at a glance how much work GainAim is doing and fine-tune settings with confidence.

• Real-time voice leveler - GainAim automatically rides the gain of vocals and dialogue as they play, reacting a moment ahead to keep levels consistent. This reduces the need for manual automation and helps your vocal sit in the mix with less effort.
• Five adaptive processing modes - Rider, Leveler, Fast, Squash and Locked modes let you tailor the response to everything from natural live vocals to highly dynamic rap, percussion and instruments. Each mode controls how quickly GainAim moves the signal towards the target loudness, so you can choose subtle or assertive control as needed.
• Low latency for stage and studio - Designed with latency low enough for live use, GainAim can ride a vocal in real time on stage or while recording. This keeps performers comfortable in their monitors and delivers a more controlled signal into downstream compressors and effects.
• Visual target and gain metering - Set target loudness and noise floor directly on the waveform, and monitor every gain move with the real-time meter. The clear visual feedback makes it easy to dial in settings quickly and understand exactly how your audio is being shaped.

General

• Product Type: Real-time voice leveler plug-in
• Primary Use: Vocals, dialogue, speech, podcast, voice-over and instruments
• Processing Modes: Rider, Leveler, Fast, Squash, Locked

Formats

• Plug-in Formats: VST3, AU, AAX

Compatibility

• macOS: Version 12 or newer
• macOS CPU Support: Intel and Apple Silicon (native)
• Windows: Windows 10 (1909) or newer, 64 bit

Supported DAWs

• Pro Tools
• Logic Pro
• Ableton Live
• Cubase
• FL Studio
• Reaper
• Studio One
• Reason