Plugins So Simple You Could Mix with Your Eyes Closed
Mixing music doesn’t have to be a technical minefield. Waves Audio offers a range of plugins that can bring an instant uplift to your mix, providing clarity, power, and interest without the need for frustrating guesswork. In this blog post, we introduce you to seven user-friendly plugins that can transform your mixing process.
Clarity Vx and Clarity Vx DeReverb
Recording and mixing vocals at home can sometimes feel challenging, especially when unwanted background noise sneaks into your recordings. Clarity Vx and Clarity Vx DeReverb are AI-powered plugins designed to tackle this issue head-on.
Key Features:
- Noise and Reverb Removal: Instantly remove background noise and ambience using advanced Neural Networks.
- Ease of Use: With just one knob, you can reduce unwanted noise from your vocal recordings.
- Customization: Switch between different noise or reverb-reduction algorithms to find the most effective one for your signal.
These plugins are a lifesaver for home recording enthusiasts, allowing you to achieve professional-sounding vocals with minimal effort.
Silk Vocals
Silk Vocals is a smart EQ and dynamics processor that can elevate your raw vocal recordings to a polished, professional standard.
Key Features:
- Resonance and Sibilance Control: Remove boominess, harshness, and sibilance from your vocals with ease.
- Male and Female Voice Modes: Tailor the processing to suit different vocal characteristics.
- Dynamic Processing: Apply compression to manage the dynamic range of your vocal recordings.
With Silk Vocals, achieving a clean and refined vocal sound is just a few clicks away.
CLA Vocals
CLA Vocals is a multi-effects plugin developed in collaboration with Grammy-winning mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge. It’s designed to be a simple yet versatile tool for vocal mixing.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Controls: Six faders for Bass, Treble, Compression, Reverb, Delay, and Pitch.
- Processing Modes: Each fader has three processing modes, offering a total of 18 different processes.
- Input Sensitivity: Easily gain stage your vocals with the Input Sensitivity LED feature.
CLA Vocals simplifies the complex task of vocal processing, making it accessible for users of all skill levels.
R-Bass
Achieving a full, deep bass sound that translates well across different playback systems can be challenging. R-Bass addresses this by creating upper harmonics that enhance the perceived depth and loudness of your bass.
Key Features:
- Simple Controls: Set the fundamental frequency and adjust the intensity to enhance your bass sound.
- Parallel Processing: Bring back the dry signal for a more balanced effect.
R-Bass is an essential tool for anyone looking to improve the low-end impact of their mixes.
Magma BB Tubes
Magma BB Tubes adds analog tube-style saturation to your signal, providing everything from gentle harmonic warmth to aggressive distortion.
Key Features:
- Dual Saturation Controls: Beauty for even harmonics and Beast for odd-order harmonics.
- Frequency Focus: Use the Bass Relief and Pre/Post Tone controls to focus the saturation on specific frequency ranges.
- Mix Control: Apply saturation in parallel for more nuanced processing.
This plugin is perfect for adding character and presence to vocals, drums, basses, and even full mixes.
