Vibrant Vocals and Silky Sonics Abound
There’s no denying the importance of preparation in your pre-recording ritual, but even the most dedicated efforts to tee up the perfect vocal delivery are subject to error and unpredictability. Fortunately, this is where iZotope’s Velvet enters the fray — a powerful yet pliable solution that joins iZotope’s Catalyst series of plug-ins. This smart de-esser is the result of iZotope’s ongoing dedication to developing complex audio-processing capabilities and packaging them into streamlined, intuitive software that prioritizes your creativity and workflow. Velvet starts by splitting your signal into two dedicated lanes: Sibilance and Tonal. Each channel is displayed and can be modified simultaneously, massively reducing the time and effort needed to otherwise attenuate and refine your vocals. This intelligent plug-in has Sweetwater’s studio scholars aghast at Velvet’s ability to adapt and learn, on the fly, automatically identifying sibilant frequencies in your vocals and adding EQ nodes to modify or revisit during your mixing and mastering stages. Armed with a slew of dynamic tone-shaping abilities, master-output De-click tools, 50 pro-crafted presets, and myriad shades of EQ and sonic-contouring supports, Velvet is your one-stop shop to take your sounds from rawness to flawless.
Note: This plug-in operates with 64-bit systems only. The VST2 format is no longer supported. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer with any questions or concerns.
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Dynamic de-essing and exacting sibilant-sculpting precision
At its core, Velvet is a dual-lane processing plug-in, separating Sibilance and Tonal attributes of your signal into their namesake sub-sections. Once processed, Velvet’s automatic magic kicks in, identifying sibilant frequencies in real time and setting up a dynamic 6-band EQ to shape your sound. But this is only your baseline, as Velvet not only allows for amending, moving, and further adding EQ nodes, but also gives you full control over the filter used, as well as individually controlled Amount and Threshold parameters that can be used for individual or multiple nodes at once.
Contour tones and fine-tune timbres
On the Tonal row, you’ll find the key to unlocking elevated performances that enhance and reinforce every aspect of your sonic signature, and with the plug-in’s dynamic boosting and cutting capabilities, Velvet’s voltaic versatility is on full display. Using the independent Lift and Tame controls, you’re given unparalleled precision in sculpting your sound, spotlighting the most distinguishing deliveries in all the right ways while effortlessly shaping what’s left. Plus, the eight onboard target profiles that guide your sound include dedicated frequency sliders, enabling direct and precise control over how much of each part of your vocal you want to mirror a given aspect of the target profile — your perfect performance has never been this easy to achieve.
Pro-crafted presets and unrivaled accuracy
For Velvet, iZotope spared no effort to ensure its 50 onboard presets support a diverse array of performance possibilities. Every onboard configuration is release-ready, but they comprise only the foundation of Velvet’s near-limitless sonic sandbox, with each option waiting to be tailored to your tone-shaping needs. Thanks to the plug-in’s ability to isolate Sibilance and Tonal channels, seamless sound design and intuitive mixing are always at the ready, from fine-tuning parameter-specific thresholds to optimizing the balance of each element. Plus, the Delta command instantly opens your workflow to a world of parallel mixing tools.
iZotope Velvet Features:
- Comprehensive suite of cutting-edge sonic tools guarantees uncompromising vocal processing to craft the perfect performance
- Dual-lane architecture splits your signal into Sibilance and Tonal profiles, supporting advanced and highly detailed refining of each side, simultaneously
- Intelligent de-essing learns your vocal style in real time, enabling the automatic addition of EQ nodes for your 6-band dynamic EQ
- Multiple onboard filters expand your palette of creative mixing and sibilance-shaping options
- Versatile mixing and EQing let you amend, subtract, and add further nodes to suit your workflow and maintain accuracy
- Tonal lane includes individual Lift and Tame parameters to cut and boost across your sound, spotlighting your sonic signature
- Onboard De-click fader gives you nuanced control over pops, clicks, and additional mouth sounds, intelligently cleaning your signal without sacrificing vocal distinction
- 50 presets ensure radio-ready foundations are always available and easily personalized