The Premier Vocal Processing Bundle from SSL and Harrison
Let’s face it: vocals are a make-or-break proposition when it comes to modern music production. When it comes to processing vocals, that’s why Sweetwater studio engineers don’t leave anything up to chance. Instead, they take complete control of the vocal chain by using this excellent SSL Vocalstrip 2 and Harrison Vocal Flow plug-in bundle. First, Vocalstrip 2 provides you with four essential processors — a de-esser, de-ploser, 3-band SSL EQ, and compander — that will put the vocals front and center where they belong. Next, Harrison Vocal Flow’s bag of tricks includes six versatile processors, such as Harrison’s famous Vocal Character, as well as the legendary Harrison 32C EQ. Vocal Flow also has de-esser, leveler, chorus, and Master controls for Input, Output, and Routing. Put the two together, and you'll be polishing your vocal tracks to perfection in no time.
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Vocal Strip 2
A great vocal sound requires several elements, such as presence, weight, and intelligibility, that engineers at Sweetwater know typically require a handful of processors to accomplish well. Solid State Logic’s SSL Vocalstrip 2 dramatically simplifies that undertaking, packing the most vital processors into one simple-to-use channel strip for your DAW. Featuring a dynamic envelope-based de-esser and de-ploser, Vocalstrip 2 takes care of the initial clean-up with ease, eliminating unpleasant plosives and harsh sibilance before feeding a vocal into your effects chain. Vocalstrip 2’s transparent and precise SSL 3-band EQ is a powerful tone shaper with highpass, asymmetrical notch, and an air band for top-end sparkle. And the plug-in’s powerful compander smooths out performances and pulls vocals to the front of the mix for an intimate or in-your-face listening experience.
SSL Vocalstrip 2 Features:
- Comprehensive vocal channel strip with 4 essential processors
- Includes a dynamic envelope-based de-esser and de-ploser for initial clean up
- Transparent and precise 3-band SSL EQ provides incredible tone shaping, with highpass, asymmetrical notch, and air bands
- Powerful compander smooths performance and pulls vocals to the front of the mix
- EQ curves are graphically rendered in real time for visual feedback
Harrison Vocal Flow
Vocal Flow has six versatile modules to build your perfect vocal processing chain. Sweetwater studio engineers particularly love the inclusion of Harrison’s exclusive Vocal Character processor as well as the legendary Harrison 32C EQ. Vocal Character is a 2-band EQ that adjusts its frequency spectrum EQ curve according to the actual pitch of notes being sung. This unique way of EQ’ing vocals provides a clarity and fullness that other EQs simply lack. Next, the Harrison 32C EQ is famous for its rich and musical character that lends a timeless, vintage vibe to any vocal sound, one that was featured on Michael Jackson’s Thriller, among many other classic records. Other tools onboard Vocal Flow include a de-esser, leveler, chorus, and master controls for I/O and routing. Add them all up, and it’s clear: Harrison Vocal Flow has all the tools you need to create your ultimate signal-processing chain for vocals.
Harrison Vocal Flow Features:
- Flexible vocal chain building plug-in with 6 components: Vocal Character, 32C Channel EQ, De-esser, Leveler, Chorus, and Master Controls
- Vocal Character: unique vocal EQ with loads of clarity and fullness that works by adjusting its EQ curve according to the pitches of vocal notes
- 32C Channel EQ: Classic 4-band EQ found on Harrison 32C consoles, with variable frequencies and gain plus Hi-/Lo-pass filters
- De-Esser: reduces sibilance and other harsh vocal sounds
- Harrison Mixbus Channel Strip Leveler: controls for Threshold and Attack plus Output Trim (make-up gain) and integrated visual Input level and Gain Reduction meters
- Harrison XT-MG Micro Glide Chorus: Based on the plug-in of the same name with Delay and Reverb modules for adding width and depth to vocals
- Master Controls: Flexible controls for Input, Output, and Routing that let you unleash all of Harrison Vocal Flow’s processing potential
