Vocal Rider

Name: Vocal Rider
Price: 34.99 USD
Author: Waves

by Waves · Vocal Tool · Automatic vocal leveler

vst3s Score 9.1/10 · rated #3 of 10 vocal & de-essing

Plugin that automatically rides vocal levels in real time to keep a vocal consistent in the mix.

Best for: Vocals. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: vocals, mixing, subscription.

What it does

Vocal Rider rides vocal levels automatically in real time, so you don't need to draw fader automation.

Automatic levelling: keeps a vocal consistent through a performance.
Non-destructive: it's a plugin, so audio files aren't changed.
Saves time: cuts down on manual fader riding.

It's included in the Waves Essential and Waves Ultimate subscriptions.

Source: Waves product page

When to use it

Use it before or alongside a compressor when a vocal keeps drifting in and out of the mix. It works differently from compression: it moves the level up and down like a hand on a fader, so the tone and dynamics of each word are left as they were.

Where to buy

PluginFox: $34.99
Best Service: $35.75
Plugin Boutique: $39.99 (regular $199)
AudioDeluxe: $39.99 (regular $199)
Waves: see store

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