To minimize latency and improve audio stability, we recommend using the standalone version of Vocoflex or a DAW that works well with low-latency settings for live performance.
Please refer to Setup for how to configure the standalone version of Vocoflex.
- Use a dynamic microphone. This is helpful for preventing leaks and audio feedback loop from forming when Vocoflex's output is played back through a loudspeaker.
- Adjust the pre-gain. The gain slider on the left side visualizes the audio amplitude received by Vocoflex before processing. Move the slider so that the maximum level appears around the center.
- Optionally, add a compressor before Vocoflex to stabilize the dynamics.
- Add other effects, such as equalizer, reverb and delay after Vocoflex.
- Turn on Realtime Mode. This reduces the latency at a cost of slightly increasing CPU usage. If you are on a laptop, we recommend running it on AC power to prevent the operating system from using powersave settings.
- Adjust the latency/quality option. Switching to Lowest Latency settings result in a minimum of 35 ms latency.
- Reduce the audio buffer size. In the standalone version, go to Settings panel to reduce the buffer size. Otherwise, please refer to the DAW's settings. Note that after reaching a certain level, a small buffer size may cause audio glitches.
- Keep Vocoflex window open and focused. On some systems, this encourages the operating system to assign Vocoflex a higher priority, improving its stability.