

The plugin is built on a few simple effects to optimize your vocals for the big leagues. UltraVox is super easy to use, with four unique algorithms optimized for various types of vocals, and a set and forget design. Leapwing Audio’s UltraVox vocal processor aims to take the hassle out of dialing in perfect vocals, a job it does with flying colors. And even if you find yourself using the same four to five effects every single time, you probably end up having to tweak each to suit the specific singer and performance, which can be time-consuming. Setting up an effects chain for vocals is generally a lengthy process. If you think your compression game might require a kick in the pants, this premium compressor ought to do the trick. This compressor can work for subtle tweaks to sound design, and everything in between.Ĭhandler Limited Germanium Compressor comes with Clean Comp and Dirty Comp settings with control over Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), comp curve, attack and release, gain / Gemanium drive and feedback, external sidechain, external sidechain gain, mid / side processing, and much more. If you’re looking to colorize, add character, or even give your tracks some needed “mojo,” you’ll find this compressor indispensable. Why do producers love it? Because the Chandler Limited Gemanium Compressor can replace multiple effects in your processing chain – EQ, filters, transient shapers, saturation, and of course compression. That’s certainly the case with Softube’s Chandler Limited Germanium Compressor, a powerful and nuanced emulation of the original. With all this and more, Chor’X Is going to prove hard to top, especially at this price point.ĭynamics processors are a practical necessity in mixing and sometimes mastering, but some processors can do more than others and bring something special to the table. You might be worried about Chor’X sucking the bass out of your instruments, but the Dry tool lets you treat audio material while leaving transients dry. The plugin also comes with the True Stereo Dynamic Engine (TSDE) so that you have more control over the stereo field (something certain choruses were famous for being able to do). Brilliant.īut what four modes do you get? Chor’X includes CS-80, Synthex, Dim-D, and V+ 300, each of which have been meticulously studied and emulated. But if you want more control over the effect, use the Advanced view to make finer adjustments. If you want to keep the tweaking simple, stick to the Legacy view. This deadly combo makes it possible to add depth, dimension, and space to your tracks. It also comes with a True Stereo Dynamic Spatializer. XILS Lab’s Chor’X is quite superb, given that it combines four vintage style chorus effects with a Bucket-Brigade Delay (BBD) emulation. It’s perfect for vocals, guitars, synths, drums, and other instruments that need some thickening and/or modulation. Try it for yourself.Ĭhorusing is a powerful effect for creating depth, doubling, widening, and more. Whether on individual tracks, instrument groups, or the master bus, Chandler Limited Curve Bender Mastering EQ has the reputation of sounding good on everything. Softube also threw in mid / side processing, channel linking, and professionally created presets (via Tony Maserati, Joe Chiccarelli, Howard Willing, and others) to propel this baby to the modern era. Softube couldn’t resist adding some upgrades to the original, of course, with four bands (as opposed to the original’s two), 51 fixed filter points (up from nine), additional Q and gain options, and even new low and high pass filter options. The hardware original is still considered the best of its kind, and possibly even the best piece of analog studio equipment available. Could Softube’s Chandler Limited Curve Bender Mastering EQ be that EQ for you? There’s only one way to find out.

A powerful EQ is a must-have for every producer, but there’s just something about a capable mastering EQ you can’t easily duplicate.
