While Sonarworks are best known to many for their room-correction software, their product range also includes an innovative AI-powered vocal-transformation tool, SoundID VoiceAI, which has just been joined by a new expansion pack that introduces 10 Chinese voice models. 

The new C-pop Voices Expansion Pack adds 10 new voices to SoundID VoiceAI, five male and five female, all trained on licensed, ethically sourced material and built specifically for Mandopop, Cantopop or any track searching for the style of vocal that dominates those genres. Sonarworks say that as with all offerings in the SoundID VoiceAI line-up, the expansion is ideal for sync and library work, as well as crafting guide tracks and demos where the vocalist you're imagining on the final version isn't in the room. 

The use of AI in the creative industries is at the centre of many debates, so it’s nice to see Sonarworks making clear their stance on the use of such technologies in their products. Here’s what they have to say about their policies:

“At Sonarworks, we believe AI should empower creativity — not replace it. That's why we're proud to support the Principles for Music Creation with AI, joining industry leaders committed to the responsible development and use of AI in music. These principles promote transparency, respect for creators' rights and the belief that technology should amplify human creativity while protecting the people behind it. It's an important step toward building AI tools that creators can trust.

“In that spirit, SoundID VoiceAI is built to assist, not replace, human artists: producers use it for quick demos, songwriting exploration, temp tracks and pre-production, and every voice is created in collaboration with professional singers who provided explicit consent and were fairly compensated.”

The C-pop Voices Expansion Pack runs in SoundID VoiceAI, which is supported on PCs running Windows 10 or above, and Macs running macOS 11 and later. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available. 

The C-pop Voices Expansion Pack is available now, priced at $29.

www.sonarworks.com/soundid-produce/voiceai#voice-packs