The era of AI-produced singing voices has arrived. Once a novelty, AI vocals are now everywhere – from indie bedroom demos to Hollywood soundtracks. In early 2025, viral tracks like the AI-generated Ariana Grande and Jungkook duet on TikTok sparked heated debates and copyright takedowns, but also revealed how mainstream AI vocals had become. Music producers and sound designers can now generate entire vocal performances from MIDI and lyrics, swap voices on a track with licensed artist models, or clone a voice for multilingual dubbing – all with new AI-powered tools. In this article, we provide a comprehensive overview of the best AI vocal tools of 2025, spanning software synthesizers, DAW plugins, and cloud services, so you can find the one that best fits your creative needs and workflow.
The AI Vocal Landscape: Synth, Plugin, and Cloud Tools
AI vocal tools today generally fall into three categories:
- Synth-based Vocalizers: These are standalone or DAW-integrated applications where you input a melody (via MIDI) and lyrics, and the software “sings” them. Examples include Yamaha’s VOCALOID 6 and Dreamtonics’ Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro. Vocaloid pioneered the genre, and the latest VOCALOID 6 offers 100+ voicebanks (in Japanese, English and other languages) and AI-driven “voice changer” tracks. Synthesizer V (Tokyo-based Dreamtonics) likewise lets you compose vocals with a decent control over expression and timing – in the Studio 2 Pro you can drag notes around and sculpt performances. These tools behave like virtual instruments or MIDI plugins that output sung vocals.
- DAW Plugins: A newer wave of AI vocals comes in plugin form. Instead of editing in a separate app, you load these plugins inside your DAW on a vocal or MIDI track. For example, Emvoice One (an AU/VST/AAX instrument) provides a piano-roll + lyrics interface: you draw a melody on a MIDI roll, type in each phrase in text boxes, and Emvoice sings it. Another is SoundID VoiceAI, which transforms existing vocals (or even humming/beats) into a wide range of preset voices and instruments. These plugins aim to fit seamlessly into a producer’s workflow: they run in real time in your session, no round-trip rendering needed.
- Cloud Platforms and Services: Several AI vocal solutions are delivered via the web. Services like Musicfy and Voicify let you upload audio or text and get back AI-generated covers or voiceovers. Kits AI is a browser app for voice-to-voice conversion – you can feed it a vocal and choose a completely different voice model from its library, even training your own model from minutes of sample vocals. Voice-Swap.ai is a hybrid service with both a web app and a DAW plugin: it boasts an exclusive roster of licensed artist voices, so producers can transform a vocal take into the style of a professional singer and legally release it. On the cloning side, platforms like Respeecher and ElevenLabs offer ultra-realistic voice cloning. In short, the cloud options cover everything from karaoke-style covers to custom neural voices, complementing the offline tools.
Top AI Vocal Tools in 2025
Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro (Dreamtonics)
This song and vocal production software lets you write melodies and lyrics, then render them with AI-generated singing that sounds remarkably natural. You can import MIDI from your DAW or play notes on a keyboard, and Synthesizer V will sing in any of its built-in voices. Notably, it supports multiple languages and offers very detailed expression controls (vibrato, breath, pitch bends, etc.). Version 2 adds deep integration: Pro Tools 2025.6 introduced ARA support for Synthesizer V, meaning you can load it seamlessly as a clip-based instrument in the DAW without audio bouncing. And Dreamtonics also released Vocoflex – a companion vocal morphing plugin. Vocoflex lets you load vocal samples and visualize their timbre, then morph between voices or even drag portions to MIDI knobs for creative transitions. In practice, Synthesizer V’s workflow is akin to a soft synth: you edit notes/lyrics in its editor, press Render, and get a sung track. . Its voices (some free, many paid) include both solo singers and choirs. Best for: Full song demos, backing vocals, writing melodies when no singer is available.
VOCALOID 6 (Yamaha)
VOCALOID is the granddaddy of AI singing synths. After years in Japanese pop music, it went global with version 6. VOCALOID 6 includes Yamaha’s new VOCALOID:AI engine – an AI-based singing voice generator, along with traditional voicebanks. The system now comes with over 100 voices to choose from. You work in the VOCALOID editor (or Cubase integration), placing notes on a piano-roll and typing the lyrics. The mid-2025 updates have added useful tools like a “pitch pencil” for freely drawing curves. Importantly, VOCALOID is treated as a musician’s instrument: It also includes a built-in Voice Changer track – you can sing a line into a mic and have VOCALOID re-sing it (though users find tools like ACE Studio more powerful for live re-singing).
VO5 & 6 remain premium products: the editor is paid, and many voicebanks cost extra. But the payoff is high realism and a vast palette of voices. As of 2025, VOCALOID’s best for: Detailed vocal songwriting and covers, especially in Japanese or creative styles.
Emvoice One
Emvoice One is an AI plugin that works as a MIDI instrument where each melody note is linked to a short lyric phrase in text. You draw a line in the piano-roll, and Emvoice automatically spawns a box where you type the words for that segment. Behind the scenes, Emvoice maps the phonemes of your lyrics onto your melody, producing sung output.
Producers laud Emvoice’s interface for simplicity, though it’s more “point-and-click” than freeform: one user notes that building up a melody phrase-by-phrase can feel slow. The plugin comes with a handful of featured “singer” models – additional voices cost about $69 apiece. A free trial is available, limited to very short (7-note) melodies. Emvoice’s strength lies in drafting quickly: rather than hiring a vocalist, you can lay down a pop or rock vocal by simply sequencing midi and lyrics in one window. Best for: Demo vocals and quick sketches, especially when you have a melody in mind and need words to match it.
SoundID VoiceAI
SoundID VoiceAI a DAW-native plugin specializing in voice transformation. Rather than synthesizing lyrics, it works on audio. You load SoundID VoiceAI on any audio track (vocals, humming, or even a beatbox) and select from 70+ (and growing) built-in voice presets – these include male/female singers of different ages and styles, and even pitched instruments. With one click, your vocal track can be re-sung in another voice or turned into a violin, guitar, or drum rhythm. This is ideal for creating backing vocals or full demos without additional singers: for example, humming a melody and instantly hearing it sung by a “warm, clear” teen female voice, or duplicating a take and changing gender.
All SoundID VoiceAI presets are royalty-free for use – you can release tracks using these voices with no extra licensing (part of their “responsible AI” approach). The plugin supports real-time processing on both Windows and Mac (64-bit), with a choice of local (perpetual license) or token-based cloud rendering. Early adopters (including Grammy-winning engineers) praise the tool’s ease: one review calls it “super useful” and even “incredible, so easy to use and sounds legit.” It’s a powerful “secret weapon” for producers needing quick vocal doubles or character voices. Best for: Fast harmonies, demo vocals, and creative vocal processing entirely within your DAW.
Voice-Swap.ai
Voice-Swap.ai is a cloud/DAW hybrid platform focusing on AI covers with celebrity-quality voices. It differs from most tools by using real artists’ voices (with consent) as its models. You record or upload a vocal, pick an artist’s model (they call them “session singers”), and Voice-Swap re-sings your track in that style. The service even provides an official VST/AU plugin, so you can do the voice change inside your DAW timeline.
All featured artist models were recorded specifically for Voice-Swap and the artists receive royalties whenever their AI voice is used commercially. Practically, it means you can turn a raw vocal or melody into something sounding like a known singer, then buy a one-time license to release it. They also offer “stem-swap” to replace a voice in a mix and license that track. Best for: Making professional-sounding covers or demos using famous-voiced models while staying on the right side of copyright.
Kits AI
Kits AI is a web-based AI vocal converter. It offers both a royalty-free voice library and custom model training. On the free plan, you can upload a cappella audio (up to 30 minutes of a single voice) and Kits will automatically train your own AI voice model. You can also choose from dozens of built-in voice models to instantly re-sing a track. The conversion is fast (a minute or so), and it strives to retain the nuance of the original performance.
Kits has partnered with artists to co-release tracks made from their AI voices – the free tier allows two custom-trained voices and access to the royalty-free model library; paid tiers expand usage. Kits is entirely online, making it accessible to non-DAW users. Best for: Quickly voice-swapping vocals on the fly or experimenting with AI covers in the browser.
Respeecher
Respeecher is an AI voice cloning service aimed at film, TV and games. It shines in scenarios like dubbing, ADR, and even resurrecting actors’ voices. Under the hood, Respeecher builds a high-fidelity clone of any voice from clean recordings, which can then speak any new text. It’s the kind of tech that “brought back” the voice of a deceased actor or let content creators speak in a different language convincingly.
For musicians, Respeecher means you could, for example, produce a cinematic vocal line using a famous voice actor or singer. The catch is cost and turn-around: it’s a paid service (by the minute or project) geared to professional studios. But the output quality is extremely high and fully “licensed”, making it suitable for any commercial project. Best for: High-end productions needing ultra-realistic voice clones.
ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs is best known for its AI voice cloning and text-to-speech platform. While it doesn’t target singing specifically, its tech can be used creatively to sing lyrics. ElevenLabs advertises that its “professional voice clones are virtually indistinguishable from the real thing” – a claim often demonstrated in narrated voiceovers, commercials, and videos. In practice, you train ElevenLabs on 30+ minutes of speech (or use its fast “instant clone” for a quick approximation), then input lyrics as text. The voice speaks convincingly with natural prosody. The catch is that it won’t follow a melody unless carefully guided by punctuation and stress.
ElevenLabs also supports 70+ languages, pitch/style controls, and real-time generation via API. There’s a free tier for short tasks. It’s mainly a cloud tool, so internet access is needed. Best for: Voice cloning and creating lyrical voiceovers. It’s especially handy when you need a consistent voice model that can say any text (useful in multimedia projects, game dialogues, etc.).
Feature Comparison Table
| Tool | Type | Voices/Models | Workflow | Pricing | Best Use Case |
| Synthesizer V | Synth-based software/DAW instrument | Multiple downloadable voicebanks | Standalone app or DAW (VST/Ara), edit MIDI+lyrics | SV Studio 2 Pro app ~ $249 (one-time); voices ~$50–$80 each | Writing demos, songs and backing vocals with precise control |
| Vocaloid 6 | Synth-based software/plugin | 100+ voicebanks | DAW-friendly (VST/AU), piano-roll + lyric editor | ~$200 (one-time); voicebanks add $50–$100 each | Pop/j-Pop covers and demos; extensive custom vocal tracks |
| Emvoice One | DAW plugin (VST/AU/AAX) | Several “singer” models provided + additional voices | MIDI piano-roll interface with lyric text boxes | Pay-per-voice model (~$69). Free trial (limited notes) | Quickly generating single vocal lines or demos. Good for short melodies with lyrics |
| SoundID VoiceAI | DAW plugin (VST/AU) | 70+ built-in voice & instrument models (male/female/child, plus drums/guitar/instruments). | Insert on audio track; real-time transform input audio to chosen model. Optional cloud render. | €99 perpetual license (unlimited local use); or token-based (pay-as-you-go) with 120min/$19.99. 7-day free trial. | In-DAW voice changing: creating harmonies, backing vocals or converting humming/beats into new vocals/instruments |
| Voice-Swap.ai | Cloud + plugin (VST/AU) | Official AI models of charting vocalists/session singers; some generic voices | Web upload or DAW plugin. Transform vocal tracks to the selected artist’s style | Subscription for plugin/credits for processing. Some “Free” artist voices are available with a license. | Making legal AI-powered cover vocals using famous-sounding voices. Demoing songs in different singer’s style. |
| Kits AI | Cloud web app | Library of royalty-free voices; user can train custom models from own samples | Browser interface. Upload vocals (mp3/wav) and convert to another voice instantly. | Freemium: free plan (2 custom models, limited conversions); premium plans increase minutes/models. | Voice-to-voice conversion and AI covers in browser; experimentation with custom voice cloning |
| Respeecher | Cloud service (enterprise) | Custom voice clones at very high quality | Online portal + ProTools plugin. Provide reference recordings, then convert new lines to target voice. | Project-based/usage pricing (premium). | Film/game voiceovers or reviving iconic voices; realistic vocal clones. |
| ElevenLabs | Cloud/TTS & cloning platform | Advanced speech voice models; supports instant and professional voice cloning | Web/API. Clone a voice from ~30min audio, or use text-to-speech on lyrics. Outputs speech | Free tier for basic use; subscriptions for higher limits | Voice cloning for narration, podcasts, and creative use. Can be coaxed to sing lyrics with appropriate phrasing. |
(Features and pricing are approximate; please check each product’s site for the latest details.)
If you’re serious about your music production workflow
Among all these tools, SoundID VoiceAI carves out a unique niche. Its biggest strength is seamless DAW-native workflow for producers. As a real-time plugin, it sits directly on your track (VST/AU on Win/Mac) – no exporting and reimporting needed. This means you can audition different voices instantly while mixing. Compared to cloud-only apps, SoundID VoiceAI’s local processing is fast and offline-friendly.
From the library of 70+ presets, you get male and female voices of various ages and colors, plus even “instruments” (voiced synths like guitars, drums etc.). This wealth lets you experiment: for instance, turning a single vocal take into a six-part harmony by duplicating the track and shifting each copy into different presets, all within seconds.
Another advantage is commercial safety. All models are licensed by Sonarworks for royalty-free use. Unlike pulling random celebs from YouTube, using VoiceAI presets means you won’t trigger any copyright issues – Sonarworks explicitly promotes “responsible use of AI in music”. In practice, you can build a backing choir or a demo vocal and release it without worrying about takedowns.
Finally, the user experience is polished. The interface is clear and beginner-friendly, and Sonarworks offers solid documentation and presets categorized by gender/genre. A free 7-day trial lets you test-drive voices, and a one-time €99 license covers unlimited future updates. In short, SoundID VoiceAI excels as a creative studio tool – powerful enough for pros (with endorsements and reviews to back it up), yet accessible enough for indie musicians. It doesn’t replace having a singer or a full vocal synthesizer; instead, it augments your toolkit by turning any vocal idea into a polished production element in minutes.
Final Thoughts
AI singing voices have matured into legitimate creative resources. In 2025’s studios, it’s become normal to hear demos built on AI vocals – whether that’s a catchy hook sung by a digital voice or a re-sung guitar riff. For musicians and sound designers, these tools offer endless experimentation. Want a ballad sung in French by an 18-year-old girl? Want to hear what a legendary rock frontman would sound like on your track? The barriers are gone.
Of course, this power comes with responsibility. Always pay attention to ethics and consent. But on the creative side, the possibilities are thrilling. AI vocals can spark new ideas: a melody you hummed can instantly bloom into a duet; lyric ideas can be scored with real voices without needing a vocalist on hand; demos sound more convincing, helping songs come to life faster.
We expect these AI tools to keep evolving – better voice models, integrated AI in major DAWs, and more user-friendly workflows. For any producer or singer-songwriter curious about AI vocals, the advice is clear: play with them. Mix and match tools from the table above, see what each offers.
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