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Simple and fast realistic doubling
A common technique in modern vocal production is to have a vocal track supported by multiple layers. Adding extra layers can create contrast between sections of your songs for added tension. In key moments of your song, adding VoxDoubler for added layers can add depth and punch to your vocals, enhancing choruses and hooks for punch and power. Traditionally, creating double layers would require several vocals takes to be performed or single performances to be manually edited for pitch and time, eating up precious studio time. Now, with VoxDoubler, you can easily create a realistic double instantly.
For mixing engineers who are receiving tracks from clients, you can instantly manipulate the vocal performance you receive to add power, stereo enhancement and energy all without ever requiring access to the singer or studio. Comprised of two plug-ins, Widen and Thicken, designed to help with the most common doubling workflows.
A wealth of control is employed within VoxDoubler, giving you access to humanisation features including Timing and Pitch variations to create a more realistic sound. Coupled with this is a Depth and Tone control for placing your doubles further back within the mix and affecting their overall brightness. All controls are presented without ever introducing the unnatural artefacts that can so often occur with classic stereo imagers or harmonizers.
Widen
Generating two unique mono voices and panning them hard left and right, Widen is ideal for adding subtle stereo enhancement to a stacked layer of choir-like voices, giving the effect of background vocals to the sides of the main vocalist. Varying the humanisation controls, Pitch and Timing adds realism to your recordings, emulating a vocalist performing the lines multiple times for a larger, organic sound.
Encompassing an AUX mode, Widen can be processed in parallel to the dry signal when placed as an AUX insert in your DAW. Ideal for manual processing of the doubled vocals separately, Sonnox VoxDoubler offers a tremendous level of control for your vocal projects.
Thicken
Mixed with the original vocal, Thicken generates a stereo doubled voice, overlapping with the original vocal. Perfect for adding an extra layer of lushness and stereo width to a mono performance, Thicken emulates the effect of singing the same part twice. Perfect for contemporary rap or pop music, Thicken can be used to create a virtual 'hype-man' effect so commonly heard in these genres. By introducing Thicken to your vocal track at specific parts of your song, your productions will sound bigger and fuller on emphasised words, helping to lift your vocals above the mix in these sections.
Reviews
"Sonnox scores again with simple tools that do a specific job really well - and it's affordable." - Scott McChane (Tape Op Magazine)
"If you're looking for a utility stereo-izer effect to use for various elements in your mix, VoxDoubler Widen works great as a send/return effect and it's worth the money alone for that." - Barry Rudolph (Produce like a Pro)
"This is one plug-in that will see plenty of action in my studio." - Paul White (Sound on Sound)
"VoxDoubler provides a quick and easy alternative to teim-consuming double-tracking techniques." - Music Tech Magazine
"It sounds fantastic - all but indistinguishable from the real thing." - Computer Music
Features
- Create depth and width with immaculate sounding double and triple vocal tracks
- Delivered in the form of two unique plug-ins, each with independent functions
- Create a variation on your performances, adding tension with build-ups
- Widen generates a pair of mono voices from the original track, panning the extra layers hard left and right
- Stack voices or improve stereo imaging with Widen
- Overlap the original audio with stereo double using Thicken plug-in
- Emulate the sound of multiple vocals takes stacked together
- Simple and streamlined interface makes complicated processes easy
- Humanise your additional vocal layers with Timing and Pitch variation
- Set your doubles further back into the mix using Depth control
- Brighten or darken your extra vocal layers with Tone control
- Place as a track insert or AUX send for more advanced control, mixing in parallel using AUX mode switch
- Delivers stunning results without needing to double-track vocals, speeding up your studio workflow
- Specifically engineered for vocals but capable of processing several other instruments
- Hallmark Sonnox audio precision, transparency and reliability
Specifications
System requirements
- Operating system:
- MacOS: OS X 10.8 or later - M1 compatible using Rosetta 2
- Windows: Windows 7 or later
- Format:
- Mac: AAX, Native, AU, VST2 & VST3
- Windows: AAX, Native, VST2 & VST3
- Supported hosts:
- Mac: Pro Tools 11 or above or any desktop application that supports Audio Unit (AU), VST2 or VST3 Plug-Ins
- Windows: Pro Tools 11 or above or any desktop application that supports VST2 or VST3 Plug-Ins
General
- Activation: iLok 2, iLok 3 USB key OR an iLok account with an active internet connection
- Product code: 1029-23