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Key, Scale & Tempo Detector
RysUpKey
Find the key of any song in seconds — then send it straight to RysUpTune.
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Named mix and mastering tools can cost more outright, live in bigger subscription catalogs, or depend on vendor account managers. RysUp keeps the finish chain focused: one plugin, one simple license key, and the Suite option when you want the whole catalog.
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RysUpKey
Waves Key Detector
Antares Auto-Key
Mixed In Key
Outright price
$9.99
$34.99
$25
$58
Monthly subscription
$9.99/moevery RysUp plugin
No file mode, no tempo
Auto-Tune only
Standalone app
Subscription scope
Current + future RysUp plugins
Vendor catalog varies
Vendor catalog varies
Vendor catalog varies
Updates / account
Forever
Vendor policy varies
Vendor policy varies
Vendor policy varies
Authorization
License key
Vendor account / license manager
Vendor account / license manager
Vendor account / license manager
Formats
AU · VST3 · AAX
AU · VST3 · AAX
AU · VST3 · AAX
AU · VST3 · AAX
Platforms
macOS · Windows
macOS · Windows
macOS · Windows
macOS · Windows
Prices as listed by each vendor, June 2026.
From the build log
What we actually check before shipping.
Practical notes from the Rys Up workflow so this page gives more than a generic plugin description.
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Vocal-first workflow
RysUpKey is tested in real vocal chains before release, not just as a generic audio effect.
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Format status
Every major DAW. macOS Universal. Windows x64. No bridge, no hassle.
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Release cadence
Updates ship through RysUpHub so fixes and new workflow improvements reach active customers quickly.
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Everything a pro needs, nothing you don't.
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AU · VST3 · AAX
Every major DAW. macOS Universal. Windows x64. No bridge, no hassle.
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Join RysUp Suite from $9.99/mo or own this plugin outright for $9.99.
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License in seconds
Install on 1 machine at a time. Transfer whenever you need. No dongles, ever.
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Instant delivery
Download the moment you check out. Managed automatically by RysUp Hub.
Built different
Small team. Real humans. Shipping daily.
The big plugin brands take years between updates. We ship improvements every day — because we're small, fast, AI-accelerated, and actually listening to the people using our plugins.
You ask, we build
Tell us what you want in the plugin and we'll build it. Suite subscribers get direct access to the dev team — submit feature requests and see them shipped, usually within the week.
Here to disrupt, not extract
No iLok dongles. No paid "upgrade plans." No sales teams taking a cut. We skip the middlemen and price our plugins at what they're actually worth. Pro-grade DSP at indie prices.
Got feedback? Send it our way — we read every message, and we ship what the community asks for.
Built for pro records
Real-time key, scale, tuning, and tempo detection that locks onto the answer and transmits the whole setup into RysUpTune with one click. Listen live as your DAW plays, or drop in a file for an offline deep scan.
Questions, answered
Everything you need to know.
How does RysUpKey detect the key?
It analyzes the harmonic content of your audio in real time, scores all 24 major and minor keys, corrects for the song’s tuning, and locks onto the key once it holds steady. It also reports two alternate keys when a track sits between relatives.
How does it send the key to RysUpTune?
Hit "Send Key to RysUpTune" (or enable Auto Send) and RysUpKey transmits the detected root, scale, and tuning reference straight into any open RysUpTune instance, so your auto-tune is always in the right key.
Can it analyze an audio file instead of live playback?
Yes. Switch to "Use File" mode and drop in any audio file for an offline whole-file deep scan — something Waves Key Detector doesn’t offer.
What formats and systems are supported?
macOS AU and VST3 (Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows VST3. It installs and activates through the free RysUpHub app. AAX for Pro Tools is coming soon.
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What Rys Up customers say
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Unreal
You just have to try these for yourself to believe how good they are
great recommendation
I was recommended these and am very happy i listened
Too good
how are these things not extremely popular
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Amazing sound
Magical sound
Great Find
Why aren't these preset things more popular? Engineers will be extinct one day because i can do everything myself now for a fraction of the price and no time at all.
Preset Review
A genuine true mix of vocals that i never would've been able to do
Excellent
wish more people knew about this. very useful
WOAH
WOAH is an understatement
Preset Review
These presets are incredible. They boosted my confidence more than I could have imagined.
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These are so good it was almost too good to be true. buy it
Game Changer
I can't wait to buy more presets and upgrade my sound