NoiseWorks VoiceAssist Standard - ESD

The NoiseWorks VoiceAssist Standard is an all-in-one vocal processing plug-in designed to take care of vocal prep in a single, streamlined workflow. Combining intelligent vocal levelling, AI-powered gating, breath control and de-essing, it replaces a traditional four-plug-in chain with one focused tool that is fast, consistent and easy to tweak. Ideal for mixing, podcasting, dialogue editing and content creation, it helps you achieve clear, controlled vocals without constantly juggling multiple plug-ins.

Using offline analysis, VoiceAssist Standard scans your entire recording before applying any processing, so level rides, gating moves and sibilance reduction are based on the full performance rather than reacting moment by moment. The result is more consistent automation that feels natural across takes, sections and scenes. Every stage remains fully editable, letting you dive in and refine the details whenever you need to.

With ARA and Transfer Mode compatibility, VoiceAssist Standard integrates smoothly into all major DAWs. In ARA-enabled hosts you can work directly on the clip for a fast, modern workflow, while Transfer Mode keeps the same functionality available in more traditional set-ups. Whether you are cleaning up sung vocals, spoken word, voiceovers or long-form dialogue, VoiceAssist Standard keeps everything in one place so you can work faster and stay focused on performance and storytelling.

Streamlined Vocal Prep in a Single Plug-in

Instead of building a complex chain of gain riding, gate, breath control and de-esser plug-ins, VoiceAssist Standard brings all four stages together in one interface. You analyse the recording once, then move through each module in a logical order, with clear visual feedback and shared controls. This reduces session clutter, speeds up decision-making and makes it much easier to keep vocal prep consistent across multiple tracks and projects.

Automatic, Natural-Sounding Level Control

The Dynamics section automatically rides vocal levels for a polished, balanced sound. By analysing every word and syllable offline, it can generate smooth volume automation that keeps the voice present without sounding pumped or over-compressed. Adjustable Speed, Smoothing, Noise Floor, Target Modes and Catch Peaks controls let you dial in anything from subtle evening-out to more assertive levelling, while integrated peak management helps prepare tracks for any downstream compression you choose to add.

AI-Powered Noise, Gate and Breath Management

VoiceAssist Standard uses AI-driven voice detection to distinguish speech from background noise, making the Gate far more reliable than a simple threshold-based processor. It adapts to changing levels, comped takes and shifting mic positions, helping you keep dialogue and vocals clean in real-world recording situations. Advanced breath detection can identify even very quiet breaths, allowing you to tame or remove them while preserving intentional, expressive breathing that keeps performances sounding human and natural.

Fully Editable, Performance-Focused Processing

Every adjustment VoiceAssist Standard makes remains visible and editable, so you are never locked into an automatic result. The Sibilance section tracks vocal level changes and adapts its processing, reducing harsh consonants without creating chain-order issues. You can work globally for quick results, then zoom in to add, remove or resize individual regions wherever extra precision is needed. This blend of intelligent automation and manual control makes it easy to achieve clean, professional vocals while still shaping the performance exactly as you hear it.

• All-in-one vocal prep workflow - Combines levelling, gating, breath control and de-essing in a single plug-in, replacing a traditional four-plug-in chain. This keeps your sessions tidy, speeds up editing and ensures every stage of vocal preparation is handled from one coherent interface.
• Offline analysis for consistent results - Processes the entire recording before applying automation, so level rides, gates and sibilance reduction are based on the full performance. This delivers more even, musical results across verses, scenes and takes, rather than reacting unpredictably in real time.
• AI-driven gate and breath detection - Uses AI voice detection to separate speech from background noise and identify breaths intelligently. This keeps vocals clean and controlled even with changing levels or comped edits, while preserving the natural character of the performance.
• Fully editable automation and sibilance control - Every move made by the Dynamics, Gate, Breath and Sibilance modules can be viewed and refined. You can quickly get to a polished result, then fine-tune individual regions so the final vocal sits perfectly in the mix without sounding over-processed.

General

• Product Type: Vocal processing plug-in
• Applications: Mixing, podcasting, dialogue editing, content creation, voiceover
• Processing Modules: Dynamics, Gate, Breath, Sibilance
• Workflow Modes: ARA, Transfer Mode

Compatibility

• DAW Support: Compatible with major DAWs supporting ARA or standard plug-in transfer workflows

System Requirements

• Operating System (Mac): macOS 13.0 or later
• Operating System (Windows): Windows 10 or later
• RAM: 8 GB

Plug-in Formats

• Mac: VST-3, AU, AAX
• Windows: VST-3, AAX