SoundLabs AI: A creation tool that converts vocals into any timbre or sound effect in real time

General Introduction

SoundLabs AI is a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing music creation, and its core product, MicDrop, is a powerful AI plug-in that transforms your voice into any singer tone or instrument effect in real time. Simply integrate it into your digital audio workstation (DAW) to unlock a whole new world of creativity and make your voice the ultimate instrument. Whether it's transforming a raw human voice into a professional singer, an electronic bass TB-303, or a cello tone, MicDrop makes it easy to do so, helping musicians, producers, and enthusiasts push the boundaries of convention and evolve their sonic expression.

Function List

• Real Time Tone Conversion: Instantly transforms vocals into target vocal tones or instrument sounds without post-processing.
• Instrument Effect Generation: Support for converting voices to cello, TB-303 bass, or other unique instrument tones.
• DAW Deep Integration: Seamless compatibility with leading DAWs (e.g. Ableton Live, Logic Pro) for use directly in workflows.
• Sound Refinement and Enhancement: Optimize the quality of the original recording, fixing imperfections and improving tonal expressiveness.
• Expanded Sound Library: Offers a diverse range of tone packs covering pop, electronic and experimental styles.
• MIDI real-time control: Adjust pitch and harmony via MIDI input for greater creative flexibility.
• Speech-to-Song Conversion: Converts ordinary speaking voice into a singing effect, suitable for non-singers.

Using Help

Installation process

MicDrop is a VST plugin that needs to be installed into your DAW to work. Here are the detailed installation steps:

1. Get Plugins::
   • Go to https://www.soundlabs.ai/ and click on the "Try For Yourself" button.
   • Enter your email address, register and receive an email with a download link.
   • Download the appropriate version for your operating system (Windows 10+ or macOS 10.14+) and make sure your device has at least 8GB of RAM.
2. Installation steps::
   • After the download is complete, run the installer and follow the prompts to select the plug-in installation path:
     • Windows default path:C:\Program Files\VSTPlugins
     • macOS default path:/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST
   • The installation process takes about 2-3 minutes and there is no need to reboot your system after completion, but it is recommended that you close your DAW to ensure that the plugin loads.
3. Load to DAW::
   • Start your DAW and find "MicDrop" in the list of plug-ins (probably under the "SoundLabs" category).
   • Drag it into an audio track and log in to your SoundLabs account (using your registered email and password) the first time you use it.
   • You can start using it after verification and the 7-day free trial is automatically activated.

How to use MicDrop

MicDrop's interface has a simple design, divided into tone selection, real-time processing and control areas. Below is a detailed guide to the operation of the main functions:

1. Real-time tone conversion

• workflow::
  1. Create an audio track in your DAW to record a vocal (or import an existing audio file).
  2. Load MicDrop into the track to open the plug-in interface.
  3. Select the target tone in the tone selection area, such as "Rock Vocalist" or "TB-303 Bass".
  4. Click the "Transform" button and the plug-in will transform your voice to the selected tone in real time.
• Adjustment proposals::
  • Use the "Blend" slider to adjust the ratio of the original sound to the transformed tone, creating a natural transition.
  • If the output is delayed, you can reduce the "Buffer Size" in the settings (recommended value 128-256 samples).

2. Instrumental effect generation

• workflow::
  1. Record a vocal hum or rhythm clip.
  2. Select an instrument tone (e.g. "Cello" or "TB-303") in the MicDrop.
  3. By clicking on the "Voice-to-Instrument" option, the plug-in will convert the input audio into instrument sounds.
  4. Use the "Fine Tune" knob to adjust the pitch to match the rest of the piece.
• Creative Applications::
  • Translate a simple hum into a cello melody and quickly build a string accompaniment.
  • Turn whistles into electronic bass with the TB-303 for vintage electronic dance music.

3. Voice refinement and enhancement

• workflow::
  1. Import a raw recording (e.g., voice recorded on a cell phone).
  2. By enabling "Refine" mode in MicDrop, the plug-in automatically optimizes sound quality and reduces background noise.
  3. Select the "Enhance Vocal" option to further enhance the clarity and expressiveness of your voice.
  4. Preview the effect and then export it, or go directly to the next step of tone conversion.
• Usage Scenarios::
  • Fix flaws in live recordings for podcasts or music demos.
  • Enhancement of ordinary speaking voice into singing tone, suitable for non-professional singers to try their hand at composition.

4. MIDI real-time control

• workflow::
  1. Create a new MIDI track in your DAW and set its output to the audio track where the MicDrop is located.
  2. Enable "MIDI Input" in the "Control" area of the plugin.
  3. Enter notes using a MIDI keyboard or DAW piano roll to drive the converted tone in real time.
  4. Adjust the "Harmony Depth" slider to generate polyphonic harmonies.
• practical skill::
  • Set low latency mode (Latency < 10ms) to ensure lag-free real-time playing.
  • Experiment with different scale combinations and explore harmonic ideas.

5. Speech-to-song conversion

• workflow::
  1. Record an audio clip of ordinary speech (e.g., reading lyrics aloud).
  2. Select "Speech-to-Singing" mode in MicDrop.
  3. Specify the target tone (e.g. "Pop Singer") and click "Convert".
  4. After previewing the results, you can fine-tune the pitch with "Pitch Correction".
• population (esp. of a group of people)::
  • Non-singer users can quickly generate singing demos.
  • Producers can use it to test melodic effects without having to record professional vocals in advance.

Trial & Subscription

• Free Trial: Sign up for a 7-day free trial that includes core features and some tone packs.
• subscription plan::
  • Basic (MicDrop Classic): $9.99 per month for basic tone shifting and DAW integration.
  • Premium (MicDrop Ultimate): $14.99 per month, unlocks all tone packs and future updates.
• management style: Log in to your account on the official website to download the extended tone pack or cancel your subscription.

With these steps, you can take full advantage of MicDrop's ability to transform your sound into endless possibilities, whether you're working on a single or experimenting with new sounds, so you can get started quickly and increase your creative productivity.