Metamorph is an offline vocal transformation plugin by Antares, offering ethically trained AI voice models for creating backing vocals or entirely new lead voices directly within your DAW.
Purpose
Metamorph by Antares transforms vocal recordings using AI voice models, all within your DAW. It is designed for music producers seeking to add backing vocals or completely change a lead vocal’s character while preserving the original performance’s emotion. The plugin processes audio locally, requiring no internet connection, which keeps your work private and secure.
It functions as a creative tool for exploring new vocal possibilities. Whether you are working on demos, layering harmonies, or crafting unique lead sounds, Metamorph aims to integrate seamlessly into your existing production setup. Its focus is on simplicity: capture a vocal, pick a model, and hear results.
Key Capabilities
Metamorph includes a curated collection of premium AI voice models. These models are ethically trained, with contributing artists compensated and properly licensed, allowing confident use in your projects. Beyond the built-in selection, the plugin supports importing third-party RVC models. This includes custom-trained models or community creations, expanding your palette beyond the default offerings.
The plugin works entirely offline, meaning no audio data is uploaded or collected for training. This ensures your music cannot be leaked or used without permission. The entire transformation process happens on your local computer, addressing privacy concerns and enabling work without an internet connection.
Workflow
Metamorph’s workflow is designed for efficiency. You start by capturing an existing vocal track into the plugin. Then, you choose a premium voice model from the library or import an external one. With a single click, the transformation is applied, and the new vocal is instantly ready to be used in your DAW session.
Because everything is processed locally, you can audition and refine results without leaving your creative environment. This streamlines the process of experimenting with different voices and settings. The plugin does not require a separate application or online service, keeping your production work uninterrupted.
Practical Applications
Metamorph is suitable for music production tasks where vocal adaptation is needed. It can create backing vocals that complement an existing lead, or generate an entirely new lead voice for a track. This is useful for songwriting demos, where you might want to preview a different vocal style, or for final productions requiring unique vocal textures.
The ability to import third-party voice models makes it adaptable for niche uses, such as matching a specific character or style. The offline nature also makes it reliable in studio environments without constant internet access. It’s a practical tool for producers, composers, and sound designers working within a DAW.
Key features
- Offline AI vocal transformation within the DAW
- Curated collection of ethically trained premium voice models
- Import third-party RVC voice models
- Single-click transformation after selecting a model
- Preserves emotion of original performance
- No data collection or internet required for processing
Best for
Music producers, songwriters, and sound designers seeking to add backing vocals, create new lead vocal sounds, or experiment with different voice styles in a DAW, while valuing offline processing and ethical AI practices.