Mantra
All the essential tools for modern vocal production in one plugin.
The future of vocal production
Vocal production is rarely simple. Multiple plugins. Complex chains. Latency.
Mantra changes that.
Pitch correction, noise gate, de-esser, compressors, saturation, harmonies, and effects - all 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.
We proudly present to you, Mantra.
What’s new in 1.1.0
Standalone app
Updated Preset Explorer
Tilt EQ Control in Sculpt
DI Mute Switch in the Harmonies Section
Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
Studio-quality vocals without the complexity of stacking multiple plugins.
Incredible results without the clutter
Pitch correction, noise gate, de-esser, compressors, saturation, harmonies, and effects - all in one plugin.
A workflow-first design
Each module is centered around a single governing control, with deeper options just one click away. No menus, no digging - just fast results.
Analog feel with digital power
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.
Sculpt - Your shortcut to polished vocals
Sculpt enhances clarity and presence in real time, automatically adapting to your voice and mic. It eliminates guesswork and speeds up your vocal workflow.
Tracking and Mixing modes
Track vocals with a fully processed sound and no noticeable latency. Then switch to Mixing mode for full-resolution processing and final polish.
Surprisingly versatile
Mantra also shines on synths, drums, guitars, and other instruments.
Correction Section
The essential tools - streamlined, enhanced, and optimized for vocal production. The Correction Section replaces complicated plugin stacks with fast, musical results - using just a few focused controls.
Tune
Stay in key without losing character
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. Lightning fast when tracking. Uncompromising when mixing.
Gate
Silence without sacrifice
Keep your recordings clean and free of unwanted noise. Remove hum, hiss, and distractions - automatically. Just set your thresholds and hit record.
Sculpt
80% of your EQ work done in seconds
Sculpt analyzes 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.
Tilt EQ Control: The Tilt EQ control lets you shift the overall tonal balance of the generated EQ curve toward a brighter or darker sound. This makes fine-tuning easier without relying heavily on the parametric EQ.
De-Esser
Tame sibilance, not the vibe
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.
Parametric EQ
Shape your sound with precision
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.
Multimode Compressor
Control dynamics your way
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.
Multimode Saturation
Add character, warmth, or chaos
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.
Harmonies Section
Instant layers. No extra takes.
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.
Up to eight pitch-shifted voices: Create anything from subtle width to full choral textures.
Fast, focused workflow: Tweak voices individually or in pairs for quick, intuitive shaping.
Natural feel: Built-in variation in pitch and timing adds life to each voice, keeping stacks organic and musical.
DI Mute Switch: A DI Mute switch has been added to the Harmonies section, allowing you to quickly mute the direct input signal. This removes the need to manually pull down the DI fader and makes A/B comparisons and harmony adjustments faster and more convenient.
Effects Section
Shape space. Spark ideas. A curated suite of studio-grade effects built for modern vocal production.
Multimode Delay
Depth and dimension - without the clutter
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.
Multimode Reverb
Three voices, infinite space
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.
Multimode Modulation
Movement that brings vocals to life
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.
Doubler
Double takes, without the second take
Our 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.
Tracking & Mixing Mode
Record with your finished sound. Mix with full resolution.
Mantra is the only plugin that lets you track and mix through the same vocal chain - seamlessly.
Tracking Mode
Confidence, in real time
Hear your vocal fully processed while recording, with no noticeable latency. No more guessing how it’ll sound in the mix - what you hear is what you get.
Mixing Mode
Maximum detail, zero compromise
Switch to full-resolution processing for detailed vocal shaping, enhanced harmonies, and the highest fidelity Mantra has to offer.
Updated Preset Explorer
The Preset Explorer has been updated to make browsing and organizing presets faster and more intuitive.
Preset folders are now neatly organized in the left panel, with quick access to recent presets. You can search for presets, add tags for easier organization, and mark favorites so your go-to sounds are always close at hand.
Standalone
No DAW? No problem. Run Mantra as a standalone app with no additional software required. Ideal for practice, live use, and rehearsals.
Who is Mantra for?
Producers
Speed up your vocal workflow without sacrificing sound quality. Mantra eliminates plugin stacks and routing headaches, so you can focus on the performance, not the setup.
Mantra is now my one-stop vocal chain. Simple, creative and sounds killer.
Most complete and comprehensive all in one vocal plugin that I’ve ever used. Setting up tons of tracks with harmony and background vocals is now so much quicker, easier and fun with just one plugin and no FX sends.
Vocalists
Record and hear your vocals processed in real time. No distractions, no latency, no second-guessing - just a performance that feels like the final mix.
Mantra has everything you need all in one place - no need for me to have 6 or 7 plugins in my vocal chain anymore. My vocals sound great from the get-go, and the built in EQ features save me a lot of time when editing too!
Podcasters, streamers & voice artists
Get a professional, polished sound instantly without building a complex vocal chain. Whether you're hosting a podcast, streaming, or narrating, Mantra makes your voice sound broadcast-ready.
Sure, it’s built for vocals, but its transparent EQ, versatile dynamics, tasteful saturation, modulation, and spatial effects make it just as powerful on instruments, busses, or anything else you throw at it.
Creative uses
Mantra’s modules also shine on synths, drums, guitars, and other instruments, opening up creative sound-shaping possibilities that reward experimentation.
I also tried Mantra out on guitar, bass, and synth stems, and loved the color and dynamics it added instantaneously. We'll all likely be using this tool in our workflow for many years to come.
Built for any voice, in any style
Music vocals
Dialogue
Non-vocal use cases
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FAQs
System requirements
Mantra comes in 64-bit VST2 / VST3 / AU / AAX / Standalone.
Latest OS Compatibility for Windows & Mac, including Native Apple Silicon.
For more information about system requirements visit our support page.
Free iLok License Manager and iLok account needed.
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The complete vocal production suite. One plugin. No compromises.