The Compressor is a single knob that controls compression amount (based on a fixed threshold). It features the De-Esser control, which can be set between 0 to 100, and is at a fixed frequency of 6 kHz. Near the bottom on the left is the Dynamics section. According to Vig, “MidDip can be used to remove a problem frequency, either in the 300–600 Hz range to get rid of cloudy or mushy tone, or in the 600 Hz–1 kHz range to get rid of too much nasal twang or throat.” Under the EQs is a slider called MidDIP, which is a filter that attenuates the midrange by a fixed 6.5 dB, and is sweepable between 301 Hz and 1000 kHz.
#Butch vig vocals pdf
In Butch Vig’s very informational intro to the PDF user guide (available right from the plug-in GUI, like on all Waves plug-ins, yay!) he explains that Lows is set at 300 Hz, Presence at 3 kHz and Air at 15 kHz, and that the EQs are based units by Pultec, Neve, Trident A Range, Sontec, Avalon. The knobs let you boost or cut, depending which way you turn them. Between them are three preset EQ knobs: Lows, Presence, and Air. Next to the Input and Output controls are the LoCut and HiCut filter knobs. According to the manual, when the light is off the level is too low, when it’s green the level is good, when Yellow it's optimal, and when Red, “Very Hot.” I didn’t notice any digital distortion when the input was lighting red, but it certainly intensified the saturation effects (which I’ll describe shortly). The Input knob goes clockwise to increase, while the Output goes counterclockwise to do so, which is one of those inconsistencies I was referring to.Ī light labeled Sensitivity helps you set the input gain correctly to get the most from the plug-in. On the extreme left and right are the Input and Output controls. A four-way switch on the upper left-hand side of the meters lets you easily switch between Input, Gain Reduction, DeEsser and Output. What’s more, the way some of the knobs turn is not consistent in some cases, which can be counter-intuitive until your familiar with how it works.Īt the top of the plug-in are level meters. I would have preferred something more straightforward. Although it’s a cool and unusual design, the controls are a bit buried in the graphics. Looking at the interface for Butch Vig Vocals, you wouldn’t be alone if you thought of controls from the submarine in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. It’s actually very easy to use. Butch Vig Vocals features the standard Waves toolbar, which, among other things, lets you switch between A and B variations of your settings, which can be quite useful. In any case, WLC lets you authorize the plug-in either to your computer or to a USB flash drive or iLok. Why is that annoying? Because it doesn't have the words "Waves" "License" or "Center" in its name, so when you search your computer for it the next time you need it, it won't show up in your search results.
#Butch vig vocals license
Authorization comes from the Waves License Center application, which annoyingly installs under the name WLC.
#Butch vig vocals install
As with any current Waves plug-in, installation is done through either the online or offline version of the Waves installer (Mac or PC), which can install any individual or bundle in the Waves catalog.
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