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New update just dropped and this one's a good one.

Voloco is 100% founder and employee-owned. We keep the app free through ad revenue, but if we're being honest, we'd much rather fill those spots with music. So that's what we did. Starting in 9.15, some of those placements now feature Boosted tracks from artists right here in the community. Less interruption, more discovery. Early results show Boosts are delivering more than triple the plays compared to before.

We're also rolling out Super Boost, our longest promotional option yet. More visibility, more time in Voloco's top feeds, and a better value per hour. If you've got something you want the world to hear, this is the move.

Have questions? Drop them in the comments.

Read the full release notes here: https://help.voloco.com/hc/en-us/articles/40423286305431-What-s-New-in-Voloco-9-15-Super-Boost-and-More-Plays-on-Every-Boost

If you're working on a singing-forward track, here are a few things worth knowing.

Pick the right effect. For R&B and pop you want pitch correction that keeps you on pitch without sounding processed. Natural Tune is the go-to for a clean, polished sound. If you want something fuller, Big Chorus stacks rich harmonies behind your voice. Bon Hiver is great if you're going for a lush, layered sound.

Set your key correctly. Voloco detects it automatically when you load a backing track, but if something feels off go into Project Settings and adjust it manually. It makes a bigger difference than you'd think.

Layer your vocals. Record your lead first, then add a double and harmonies on separate tracks. Apply a subtle effect to your lead and something heavier to the backing tracks.

That's how you get that stacked, produced sound without ever opening a DAW!

We get a lot of questions about which effects work best for rap, so here's a breakdown of what to reach for depending on the sound you're going for.

Free Voloco effects worth knowing:

Hard Tune: the classic. Digital pitch correction, snappy and obvious. Works best with confident, rhythmic delivery. If you've heard pitch correction on basically any modern rap or hip-hop track, this is that sound.

Natural Tune: same idea as Hard Tune but smoother and less mechanical. Good if you want correction without it sitting too far forward in the mix.

Super Vocoder: free and fun for hooks or ad-libs if you want a robot-voice texture on something.

Premium picks for rap:

Modern Rap I & II: these packs are built for hip-hop. Like a Boss, World Wide, Triple Double, Bodyguards, Shadow Bass: all pitch correction-based and dialed in for rap vocals specifically.

P-Tain: one of our favorites for melodic rap. Heavy pitch correction plus seventh chord harmonies. Get Low and So Smooth are the standout presets here.

Talkbox: less obvious choice for rap but worth experimenting with if you want something that sounds different from everyone else right now.

One tip that makes everything work better:

Check your Key and Scale before you record. Voloco auto-detects the key when you load a beat, but it's worth confirming. If your vocals sound off through any effect, wrong key is almost always why.

Also, you can change your effect after recording in Edit View, so don't stress about committing upfront. Record once, then try different sounds until something clicks.

Any questions about specific effects? We'd love to help!

One of the best parts of this community is stumbling across an artist you've never heard of and instantly becoming a fan. It happens more than you'd think.

So let's hear it. What's a track you found through Voloco that you keep coming back to? Could be someone from this subreddit, someone you found on TikTok, Instagram, anywhere.

Drop it in the comments and let's put some deserving creators on!

Yep that's right! Every week we pick our favorite Voloco video on TikTok and send the creator $100. All you have to do is make a video using Voloco and tag it with #Voloco.

That's it. No hoops to jump through.

If you want to see the kind of content we're looking for, check out our weekly Post of the Week winners on our socials.

This is an ongoing contest, so keep posting and we will be checking out what you make!

It's been a while since we did one of these! Drop your latest Voloco creation in the comments. Finished track, rough draft, a hook you've been sitting on, whatever you've got.

Take a moment to listen to what others share too and leave some feedback. This community has a lot of talent and it's always good to hear what everyone's been up to!

We have all been there. You spend hours getting a recording just right, then your phone dies, you switch devices, or the app gets deleted and just like that, it is gone forever. Not a great feeling.

That is why we added Project Backups in Voloco 9.13! Your projects now save automatically to the cloud so your music goes wherever you go.

Just a reminder to our Premium subscribers that you already have access to 20 project backups included in your subscription! And if you are serious about your catalog, the Project Backup add-on covers up to 1,000 projects.

No more losing sleep over lost tracks. Your music is safe. 🙌

For more info check out our help article below:

https://help.voloco.com/hc/en-us/articles/38144188218007-Cloud-Project-Backups-in-Voloco

Did you know you can save your own presets in Voloco? Once you find a sound you love, you can save it and come back to it anytime. Here's how to set it up:

Setting up custom presets in Volcoo

What are you listening to lately? Whether it's something you've had on repeat for years or a new find that's been fueling your sessions, drop it in the comments. Always looking for new tracks to add to the rotation.

Are there playlists missing that you'd love to see added? Let us know!

If you've ever been stuck staring at a blank page, Voloco's auto-generated lyrics feature is worth checking out.

It gives you a starting point so you can focus on the vocals and the vibe instead of getting stuck on the words.

Simply tap on the Lyrics Pad and select "Auto Lyrics" to try it out!

Auto Lyrics option in the Lyrics Pad

Have you tried it yet? Let us know how it went in the comments.

We're always looking to improve the app and we want to hear from you. What's one feature you wish Voloco had? Drop it in the comments and upvote anything you'd love to see added.