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iZotope Nectar Changelog

What's new in iZotope Nectar 3.9.0

Jul 2, 2023
  • Compatibility Updates & Improvements:
  • Added macOS Ventura support.
  • Added AAX Apple silicon native support.
  • Added Apple silicon native support to the Nectar 3 Plus installer. Rosetta is no longer required to install Nectar 3 Plus on an Apple silicon Mac.
  • Removed Relay from the Nectar 3 Plus installer. Updates to Relay can be downloaded and installed separately, Relay will continue to be authorized by Nectar 3 Plus serial numbers.
  • Updated RX 8 Breath Control (8.7.0) to include AAX Apple silicon native support.
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed issues causing general instability and audio dropouts.
  • Fixed responsiveness issue in the pitch meter.
  • Fixed issue in UAD LUNA where all instances of Nectar 3 would become unresponsive to automation upon interacting with a control after adjusting or trimming an automation envelope.

New in iZotope Nectar 3.3.0 (Oct 2, 2020)

  • Enhancements and Changes:
  • New automatic key detection in the Nectar Plus Pitch module.
  • New advanced Unmasking controls appear in Neutron 3.2 and Relay 1.1 when unmasking Nectar Plus instances.
  • Unmask EQ curve display.
  • Adjustable Unmask EQ amount.
  • Dynamic Unmask EQ toggle with optional Sidechain input.
  • Includes RX 8.1.0 Breath Control & Relay 1.1.0
  • Fixed an issue where Nectar would not stay hidden in Visual Mixer if removed from view.

New in iZotope Nectar 3.10 (Dec 2, 2019)

  • Nectar 3.1 plug-ins can be selected as source plug-ins in Neutron 3 Mix Assistant (available in the Neutron 3 mothership plug-in and Neutron 3 Visual Mixer)
  • Enhancements to real-time DSP performance.
  • Added Japanese translations to the Nectar 3 help documentation.
  • Improved module Mix slider sensitivity for finer Mix amount adjustments.
  • Various UI enhancements.
  • Various bug fixes.

New in iZotope Nectar 3.00 (May 16, 2019)

  • Great vocals in isolation and in the mix.
  • A brand new EQ.

New in iZotope Nectar 2.02 (Nov 26, 2013)

  • Enhancement: Added Harmony Vocal Range to the Options menu to improve performance on vocals in the low (bass) and high (soprano) ranges.
  • Enhancement: Added MIDI Control Mode in the Harmony Module for VST 3 plug-ins.
  • Fixes: Addressed user-reported crashes related to fonts, OS X folder permissions, and Pro Tools 11 on Windows 64-bit systems.

New in iZotope Nectar 2.01 (Nov 5, 2013)

  • Harmony Module:
  • Add harmonies to your vocal tracks for lush choruses or melodic backing vocals. Experiment with intelligent automatic settings or define your own with a MIDI controller.
  • Reverb Module:
  • Add classic space and character to your vocals with an authentic modeling of the EMT 140-modeled stereo plate reverb unit.
  • Pitch Editor Plug-in:
  • Stay in tune without ever leaving your DAW. The new Pitch Editor plug-in gives you deep control in a flexible workspace, making pitch correction simpler than ever.
  • Refined DSP & Note Detection:
  • Transparently correct pitch and get natural-sounding results with Nectar 2's refined DSP and note detection.
  • ReWire Control:
  • Avoid jumping back to your DAW's transport controls by using ReWire technology to navigate the Pitch Editor workspace.
  • Vibrato Control:
  • Easily enhance or reduce the vibrato in your vocals to fine-tune your performance.
  • Note Auditioning:
  • Quickly spot-check pitch with just a single click on individual notes.
  • Breath Control Plug-in:
  • Automatically remove unwanted breaths from recordings, with intelligent breath detection that saves you from time-consuming vocal edits.
  • FX Module:
  • Unleash your creative potential with 7 new effects that allow you to reimagine your vocal sound. Includes distortion, modulation, and time-based effects.
  • Presets:
  • Recreate classic and modern vocal styles at the click of a button with over 150 new presets in a wide variety of genres.
  • Overview Panel:
  • Make quick adjustments in the streamlined Overview panel, or switch to Advanced View to tweak each module's powerful settings and controls.
  • New EQ Filters:
  • Dial in a subtle bass cut or treble boost transparently with new Baxandall and Pultec-inspired Vintage shelf filters.
  • Key Detection:
  • Define your track's key easily with Nectar 2's Key Detection, helpful for informing both pitch correction and harmonization.
  • Enhanced Metering:
  • See how your settings affect your sound with enhanced metering in every module, helping you to make informed decisions about your vocal production.
  • Meter Tap:
  • Seamlessly integrate with Insight, iZotope's essential metering suite. Each instance of Nectar can be visually monitored via an internal Meter Tap.
  • Redesigned Interface:
  • Inspired by Ozone 5 and Alloy 2, the new, larger interface makes even more controls accessible on the front of the plug-in, helping you click less to achieve your desired results.