I love the Nectar 4 approach. I use it when I need to make a quick mix for a client. Another important note is that all those modules work as separate plugins that can be added to literally anything! Also, that Manley Vox Box works awesome on bass guitar.
I think Voca in combination with xVox is the key. I usually use a few other compressors before the chain and then insert xVox. I primarily use the EQ and time based effects (reverbs and delays). Its effects are the best for modern vocals! But even though you would normally want to eq before compressing, since there's effects putting compression on after would wreak havoc on the reverbs and delays. That's why using Voca and then xVox changes the game.
Thanks for doing this comparison!😊 I really like the comparisons. If you ever decide to revisit vocal channel strips, I’d be grateful if you’d include Voxformer from Voxengo.
You also missed Autotune EFX+ 10. I use that one as a Vocal channel Strip all the time. Especially the compressor is a new take on dial in settings and it is the fastest I have used to get a compression sound I want.
There is also Al Schmitt signature plugin from Leapwing, The Spirit by Louis Bell, THE SAUCE by Dj Swivel. Waves has a lot of Vocal signature plugins. I use CLA Vocals sometimes, it's cool.
Geoff, I'd appreciate it if you could review Senn HD490 Pro and compare it to Beyer DT 1990 Pro. The HD490 Pro is the flagship studio headphone from Sennheiser and it's only fair for it to be compared to the flagship studio offering from Beyerdynamic, the DT 1990 Pro. I'd really love to hear your take on these headphones. Btw, you haven't uploaded any video for almost a year now. I hope you're doing well and nothing is wrong with your health and affairs.
Thanks for calling out Waves and IK. That kind of bad experience is worth mentioning.
De-essing doesn't happen at the end of the Sonnox Voca. It's over on the right in the gui, but happens before compression or saturation
I love the Nectar 4 approach. I use it when I need to make a quick mix for a client. Another important note is that all those modules work as separate plugins that can be added to literally anything! Also, that Manley Vox Box works awesome on bass guitar.
I totally agree 👌🦇❤️ specially about Waves
... and xVox - my absolute favorite!
Yes! I did a video on this one!
I think Voca in combination with xVox is the key. I usually use a few other compressors before the chain and then insert xVox. I primarily use the EQ and time based effects (reverbs and delays). Its effects are the best for modern vocals! But even though you would normally want to eq before compressing, since there's effects putting compression on after would wreak havoc on the reverbs and delays. That's why using Voca and then xVox changes the game.
Thanks for doing this comparison!😊 I really like the comparisons. If you ever decide to revisit vocal channel strips, I’d be grateful if you’d include Voxformer from Voxengo.
You also missed Autotune EFX+ 10. I use that one as a Vocal channel Strip all the time. Especially the compressor is a new take on dial in settings and it is the fastest I have used to get a compression sound I want.
I have that one as well but I pretty much just use the EQ. I think it’s the best vocal eq around at the moment.
Been using Cradle The Spirit. Big fan for a decent starting point
Check out Gamma Vocal Suite. It surprised me!! I think that one + VOCA placed before it is a winning combination!!
There is also Al Schmitt signature plugin from Leapwing, The Spirit by Louis Bell, THE SAUCE by Dj Swivel.
Waves has a lot of Vocal signature plugins. I use CLA Vocals sometimes, it's cool.
CLA Vocal is awesome!!!
Nectar 4 sounded pretty darn good to my ears but still uncertain if it's worth the price.
I avoid Waves and IK for those exact reasons
I tried the one from nuro audio, thought it was a cool plugin.
Geoff, I'd appreciate it if you could review Senn HD490 Pro and compare it to Beyer DT 1990 Pro. The HD490 Pro is the flagship studio headphone from Sennheiser and it's only fair for it to be compared to the flagship studio offering from Beyerdynamic, the DT 1990 Pro. I'd really love to hear your take on these headphones.
Btw, you haven't uploaded any video for almost a year now. I hope you're doing well and nothing is wrong with your health and affairs.
Ik Multimedia plugins are a problem
I miss Manchester Music
He’s kind of overrated tbh