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 VELVOX  v1.2.0
 Voice Plugin for Streamers
 Tonecraft Tokyo
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* Overview

VELVOX is a voice plugin for game streamers and talk streamers.
With just two knobs and zero technical jargon, it shapes your voice
into a clear, pleasant sound for your stream.

  - Simple operation with no technical knowledge needed (2 knobs:
    WARMTH "Fuller voice" and PRESENCE "Cuts through")
  - Zero latency design with no processing delay (your voice stays
    in sync with your lips)
  - Lightweight performance for smooth use on the same PC as your game
  - Distortion prevention that automatically tames peaks at the output
  - OUT meter that shows at a glance whether your level is right
    for streaming
  - InfoBar that explains knobs on mouse hover (shows English on
    an English OS, and Japanese on a Japanese OS)
  - Supports both mono and stereo


* Requirements

OS               Windows 10 / 11 (64bit)
                 macOS 11 or later (Apple Silicon / Intel)
Format           Windows: VST3 / Mac: VST3, AU
Supported DAWs   OBS Studio 31.1.1 or later (via atkAudio Plugin) /
                 DAWs supporting VST3 or AU
Audio I/O        Mono / Stereo
Window size      720 x 440 (fixed)
Screen language  Japanese / English (follows the OS display language)
Latency          None


* Installation

[Windows]

  1. Extract this ZIP file.
  2. Copy the VELVOX.vst3 folder to the following location:

       C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\

  3. Launch your DAW and perform a plugin rescan.
     (If you copy the file while your DAW is running, changes may
     not take effect.)

To uninstall, delete the VELVOX.vst3 folder you copied.


[Mac]

  1. Extract this ZIP file.
  2. Copy VELVOX.vst3 and VELVOX.component to the following locations
     respectively:
     (~ represents your user home folder. You can open it by pasting
     the path into Finder: Go -> Go to Folder. Create the folder if
     it does not exist.)

       VELVOX.vst3      -> ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/
       VELVOX.component -> ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/

  3. Open Terminal (Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal), paste the
     following three lines one by one, and press Return:

   cd ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins
   xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine VST3/"VELVOX.vst3"
   xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine Components/"VELVOX.component"

     If nothing is displayed, it succeeded. If you do not run this,
     macOS will show messages like "is damaged and cannot be opened"
     or "cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified",
     and the DAW will not load the plugin. This command only removes
     the quarantine attribute that macOS attaches to downloaded files
     (you need to run it again when updating or reinstalling).
  4. Launch your DAW and perform a plugin rescan.
     (If the AU plugin does not appear in Logic Pro or other DAWs,
     restart your Mac.)

To uninstall, delete VELVOX.vst3 and VELVOX.component that you
copied.


* Using with OBS

Because OBS cannot load VST3 plugins directly, install the free OBS
plugin "atkAudio Plugin" and run VELVOX inside it.
OBS Studio 31.1.1 or later (64bit) is required.

  1. Download and run the installer for your OS from the atkAudio
     Plugin download page:
     https://github.com/atkAudio/PluginForObsRelease/releases
  2. Launch OBS and open Filters for your microphone audio source.
  3. Click "+" and add "atkAudio Plugin Host".
  4. Click "Open Plugin Settings" -> "Options" ->
     "Scan for new or updated VST3 plugins" to let it scan for
     plugins (first time only).
  5. Select VELVOX from the list, click "Load Plugin" to load it,
     open the interface, and adjust the knobs.


* Quick start

  1. Speak while turning up PRESENCE, and stop where your voice cuts
     through game audio and background music without getting buried.
  2. If your voice sounds thin or light, turn up WARMTH.
  3. Look at the OUT meter while speaking to see if the bar stays
     within the target band (if it does not reach it, adjust your
     mic input level).

For detailed instructions, see the bundled VELVOX_Manual_EN.html.


* About the download warning

[Windows]
Because the software is not code-signed, your web browser may show
a warning when downloading the ZIP. In that case, choose to keep or
allow the download.

Also, before unzipping, right-click the ZIP file and open Properties.
If you see "Security: This file came from another computer..." at
the bottom, check "Unblock", click OK, and then extract the files.

[Mac]
Run the command in Step 3 of the installation instructions. Do the
same when updating or reinstalling.

This product is a VST3 / AU plugin. It does not launch on its own;
your DAW loads it as a plugin.


* About VELVOX Pro

For users looking for more advanced features, an upgraded edition,
"VELVOX Pro", is also available.

  - CONTROL "Evens out level"
      Prevents distortion when shouting and evens out variations in
      voice volume.
  - NOISE "Removes noise"
      Removes keyboard, air conditioner, and fan noise while you
      are not speaking.
  - AUTO "Quick setup"
      Just speak for 10 seconds, and it sets the four knobs to
      match your voice and microphone.


* Notes

  - This product is distributed free of charge (freeware) as-is,
    without support.
  - The source code is closed source.
  - The copyright of this product belongs to Tonecraft Tokyo.
  - Modification, reverse engineering, redistribution, and resale
    are prohibited. Please obtain downloads only from the official
    Tonecraft Tokyo website and BOOTH.
  - Free to use for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.


* Disclaimer

  - This product is provided "AS IS", without warranty of any kind,
    express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability,
    fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement of
    third-party rights.
  - Tonecraft Tokyo is not liable for any damages arising from the use
    of, or inability to use, this product, including but not limited
    to loss or corruption of project files or audio data, equipment
    malfunction, lost working time, or lost profits.
  - Operation is not guaranteed for every combination of DAW,
    operating system, and hardware.
  - Specifications may change, and the product may be discontinued,
    without notice.
  - Use this product at your own risk. Back up your projects before
    important work.


* Feedback

  We welcome your feedback and impressions.

    info@tonecraft.blue-x.tokyo

  We cannot promise individual support. However, your feedback will
  be used as reference for future product development.


* Licenses

  - VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
  - This product uses JUCE.
  - Noto Sans JP / JetBrains Mono - SIL Open Font License 1.1


* Distributed by

  Tonecraft Tokyo
  https://www.tonecraft.blue-x.tokyo/free-vst-plugins
  https://tonecraft-tokyo.booth.pm/items/9033873  (BOOTH)

(c) 2026 Tonecraft Tokyo. All rights reserved.
