FREE · UAD VOCAL CHAIN ALTERNATIVE · VST3 / AU
A free alternative to a UAD vocal chain.
UAD is known for faithful models of classic studio hardware: the compressors, EQs and plates on a lot of famous vocals. SCRAMBLE doesn't model vintage gear. It's a modern, all-in-one vocal chain: live tune, compressor, saturation, delay and reverb in one window, free to start.
A UAD vocal chain vs SCRAMBLE.
| A UAD VOCAL CHAIN | SCRAMBLE. | |
|---|---|---|
| Classic hardware emulations | ✓ | – |
| Pitch correction | Sold separately | ✓ free |
| Compressor + saturation | ✓ (separate plugins) | ✓ |
| Delay + reverb | ✓ (separate plugins) | ✓ |
| Whole chain in one window, one preset | – | ✓ |
| Price | Per plugin or bundle | Free · Bundle $49 |
UAD and Universal Audio are trademarks of Universal Audio, Inc.; Auto-Tune is a trademark of Antares. SCRAMBLE isn't made by or affiliated with either. Comparison as of Oct 2026.
A fast chain, not a vintage rack.
Tune
Live pitch correction to the song's key, from hard trap tune to natural.
Compressor
Threshold, ratio, attack and release with a gain reduction meter you can watch.
Saturation
Tape drive, grit and air for presence.
Delay + reverb
Ping-pong or tape delay and a plate or room, scaled by one SPACE knob.
Flip to BEAT FX and it's a Rubik's cube: 43 quintillion positions, each a different FX chain for drums, 808s, loops and the master bus.
How to use it.
- Put SCRAMBLE on your vocal and open the VOCALS page.
- Pick a sound and set the key.
- Blend with MIX, check it with A/B DRY, and add your favourite hardware-style plugins after it if you want.
SCRAMBLE is out now, and it's free.
Live tune, 10 vocal chain presets, all 8 FX modes and 237 presets. Mac + Windows, no card needed.
The Bundle unlocks every knob in the vocal chain, 100 vocal presets and all 2,800 presets.
Questions
Does SCRAMBLE sound like UAD hardware emulations?
It isn't trying to. UAD's plugins model specific classic units. SCRAMBLE's chain is its own modern design, built to get a rap, R&B or melodic vocal sounding finished fast.
Do I need special hardware?
No. SCRAMBLE runs on your computer's own processor in any DAW that loads VST3 or AU.
What's free and what's in the Bundle?
Free: the whole VOCALS page with live tune (key, scale, speed, humanize), key detection, FREEZE + EDIT and 10 full vocal chain presets, plus all 8 FX modes and 237 presets. The $49 Bundle lets you dial every knob in the chain (compressor, saturation, delay, reverb, EQ, width, layers) and adds 100 vocal presets and 2,800 presets in total.
Does it work on Mac and Windows?
Yes. Mac gets VST3 and AU (Apple Silicon and Intel). Windows gets VST3 plus a standalone app. It loads in FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro and other DAWs. Not Pro Tools yet (no AAX).