Is this vocal plugin CHEATING?

------=_Part_57103867_341037122.1712412571147 Content-Type: text/html;charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Special time-limited offer inside [Waves Audio]( Hey {NAME}, Well, depends on who you ask. As we all know from hearing it said nearly ad nauseum: Vocals are the most important part in a mix. What we don’t often hear: They don’t need to take the longest amount of time to dial in during your mixing process. Get in, get out In fact, usually, working quickly and decisively based on our early impulses will often yield better results than going back and forth for 30 minutes, changing a compressor’s attack time by 5% increments and ABing it on and off to insanity. Nobody wants to work that way, yet I know that many of us along our mixing journey do. That surgical work of dialing compression, de-essing, EQ and more has been done for us already. And it’s been done by one of the best, most qualified mixers in the business. How Well do you know Greg? If you don’t know of him, Greg Wells is an extremely seasoned Grammy-winning mixer—he’s delivered mixes that we’ve all heard countless times from Katy Perry, Adele, OneRepublic, Mika, Twenty One Pilots and more. Plus, he’s got plenty of stories of working together one-on-one in writing / producing sessions with Adele and so many other talented artists. Name-drops aside, he’s someone you can trust when it comes to mixing. Years into his professional mixing career, Greg landed on his vocal chain that he started to use every day as his reliable go-to chain. And he thought, “wouldn’t it be amazing if we could have it in one easy-to-use place?” So, he made it. Meet [Greg Wells VoiceCentric](: [Greg Wells VoiceCentric]( A one-knob wonder You’ll see that it looks extremely simple but the main knob is a bit deceptive—there is a lot going on behind the curtain. One turn of the knob engages the chain at various states—certain elements don't turn on until 60% or even 80%. This means it's not a simple 0–100 control, although that's how it's designed to be used. From top to bottom, here’s the mix chain and signal path: Input → EQ → de-esser → fast compression → slow compression → 3 effects processors running in parallel → output. [In this video]( he shares a few tips for how he uses it in various situations, like how background vocals are usually best served with a bit more juice on them, even cranked all the way on the big knob. This works because background vocals are usually low in the mix, so they need a bit more compression and processing to be heard. This also works because of another great mixing nugget I heard from CLA: The lower in volume in the mix a track is, the less dynamic space it can occupy. So as a rule of thumb, lower background elements can be compressed more heavily, whereas lead elements that sit higher in the mix can occupy a wider dynamic range and shouldn’t be so heavily squashed. This is exactly in line with what Greg is saying. Greg says in the video that he typically goes only part-way up the knob for lead vocals; since it’s the loudest thing in the mix, it’s best to find the sweet spot on the big knob and move on from there. Also, in the tutorial/demo video, he shows how using automation on the big knob can be very effective for carrying various sections of the song, from verse to pre-chorus to chorus and so on. Spice it up For the effects, Greg’s used his 3 favorite vocal effects, dialed for him to use this plugin as his main vocal chain in his mixes. It includes a lofi-type ping-pong delay, set wide but not all the way to a hard pan, it’s got a doubling effect, and a dark plate reverb, which he says is a great setup for vocals as the reverb won’t get too sibilant or harsh. So, what if you could sit one-on-one with Greg Wells and have him apply his personal go-to vocal chain for you to use in your mix? Well, it seems you can. And you’ve got 24 hours from NOW to grab a few extra dollars off the already-slashed sale price. 24HRS Only: Limited quantity $6 OFF Greg Wells VoiceCentric Use this code at checkout: GWVC6 Valid through April 7, 2024. This coupon can be combined with current sale prices and additional offers. [Check out Greg Wells VoiceCentric]( » While you’re at it, you can also take advantage of the current FREE PLUGIN bonus when you spend over a certain amount: Spend $50 get 1 FREE plugin Spend $80 get 2 FREE plugins But the clock is ticking to get [Greg Wells VoiceCentric]( with the extra discount. You have 24 hours from NOW. Enjoy, Sam at Waves Audio [See free plugin terms & conditions](. [Waves Audio]( [Facebook]( [Instargam]( [Youtube]( [tiktalk]( [Twitter]( [Linkedin]( --------------------------------------------------------------- To ensure delivery of future mailings, please add news@emails.waves-audio.com to your contacts or safe senders list. 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