Getting Started
Installation
Download and install Vocoding on macOS or Windows.
System Requirements
macOS
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later | macOS 13+ |
| Architecture | Intel or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) | Apple Silicon |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Disk | 500 MB + model storage | 500 MB + model storage |
Windows
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or later (x64) | Windows 11 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Disk | 500 MB + model storage | 500 MB + model storage |
Download
Download the latest version from vocoding.com:
- macOS:
Vocoding-x.x.x-universal.dmg - Windows:
Vocoding-x.x.x-setup.exe
Install
macOS
- Open the
.dmgfile - Drag Vocoding to your Applications folder
- On first launch, right-click and select Open (to bypass Gatekeeper)
Windows
- Run the installer
- Follow the setup wizard
- Launch from Start Menu
Grant Permissions
macOS Permissions
macOS requires explicit permissions for Vocoding to function:
| Permission | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone | Voice recording | Yes |
| Accessibility | Global hotkeys, auto-paste | Recommended |
To enable:
- System Settings, then Privacy & Security, then Microphone — Enable Vocoding
- System Settings, then Privacy & Security, then Accessibility — Enable Vocoding
- You may need to restart the app
Windows Permissions
- Microphone permission is prompted on first use
- No additional permissions needed for basic functionality