Choosing the wrong version can lead to frustration (missing key features) or wasted money (paying for tools you’ll never use). Here is your definitive guide to the Melodyne 5 family.
Melodyne 5 versions are available for purchase from the Celemony website, as well as from authorized retailers. Prices vary depending on the version and location:
| Feature | Essential | Assistant | Editor | Studio | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | | | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Polyphonic (Chords) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Formant Tool | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Pitch to MIDI | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | DNA (Edit notes inside chords) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | Tempo Extraction | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | Percussive Mode | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | Sibilant / Click Removal | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | | Max Tracks in Editor | 1 | 2 | 5 | Unlimited | melodyne 5 versions
Note: Upgrade paths exist. Going from Essential to Assistant is much cheaper than buying Assistant outright.
Melodyne 5 Assistant is arguably the biggest leap in quality over the previous tier. Going from Essential (No drift/formant) to Assistant (Drift/Formant) changes the software entirely. Going from Assistant to Editor only adds polyphony. If you don't edit polyphonic audio, Assistant is your final destination. Choosing the wrong version can lead to frustration
, which automatically separates pitched vocal components from noise-like components (such as breaths and sibilants) to ensure a more natural sound when shifting pitch. The Four Editions of Melodyne 5
Melodyne 5 Producer is a special edition of Melodyne 5, designed specifically for music producers and composers. This version offers: Prices vary depending on the version and location:
Mastering engineers, film scorers, sample pack creators, and algorithmic music researchers.