Manley® VOXBOX Channel Strip
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Record and mix with the ultimate all-tube vocal processor.
Manley’s VOXBOX channel strip is a beautiful system of tube‑driven preamp, dynamics and EQ circuits, designed specifically for your all‑important vocal sources. The Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug‑in gives you the same elevated, smooth sonics of this premium vocal channel strip.
Included Versions
UAD Native
Runs on your Mac or PC without UA hardware.Apollo Realtime & UAD‑2
Runs accelerated on Apollo interfaces and UAD‑2 hardware.UAD Native plug-ins run on both macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer and Windows 10 and 11. Go to our UA Support page for system requirements.
- Create rich, luxurious vocals with Manley’s high-fidelity, Class-A tube mic preamp
- Sculpt vocals with Manley’s Pultec-style passive EQ with 33 selectable frequencies
- Dial-in signals with perfectly tuned Attack and Release combinations
- Harness Class A EQ and compression for bass, acoustic guitars, vocals, voiceovers, and more
- Organically tame sibilance with unmatched de-esser/limiter section
- Record in realtime “through” a high-end Manley VOXBOX with Apollo and Unison™ technology
TAKE A LISTEN
Manley VOXBOX 5-Minute Tip
Learn how to use this incredible channel strip on vocals, bass and drums.
Get the Sound of Manley's Flagship Hardware
The Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug‑in thoroughly emulates the modern boutique hardware, including its high‑fidelity tube mic preamp, vactrol optical compressor, Pultec‑style passive EQ, and de‑esser/limiter, giving you hit‑making vocals that are clear, detailed, and full of life.
Add Magical EQ Sculpting
The Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug‑in’s three‑band, passive EQ is based on the classic Pultec MEQ‑5 but extended, giving you a broad‑stroke EQ that keeps the top end sweet, and the lows defined, yet natural sounding — even with extreme boosts and cuts.
Compress Sources Before the Preamp
Just like the hardware, the Manley VOXBOX plug‑in lets you tame transients before the preamp with its perfectly tuned, flexible optical compressor. This, along with a ton of interactive Attack and Release combinations, you'll get exceptionally smooth‑sounding tracks every time.
Get Ultra Transparent De‑Essing and Limiting
At the center of the Manley VOXBOX is its sublime, natural sounding de‑esser. With two knobs, you get complete control of not only vocals, but shrill electric guitars, or overly bright overheads. You can also turn off the de‑esser frequency control and use this section as an aggressive and colorful‑limiter.
Use on Any Source for Pro Results
For years, the Manley VOXBOX has been a secret weapon for bassists looking to harness its high‑end tube signal path and slick EQ and compression features. The Manley VOXBOX is also perfect for clean electric guitars, strings, and drums as its always‑musical results can lift any source way beyond the ordinary.
Record “Through” a Boutique Tube Preamp With Apollo
UA’s groundbreaking Unison technology lets you track in realtime through the Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug‑in using your Apollo, giving you the original boutique hardware’s line/mic preamp impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and exact circuit behaviors.
“We have all worked hard to make the Manley VOXBOX plug-in the most accurate ever. No mean feat when you consider that it is a complex, multi-function unit.”
– EveAnna Manley President of Manley Labs
“The UAD Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug-in is the most authentic analog emulation I’ve ever heard. It behaves and sounds exactly like the hardware.”
– Chuck Zwicky (Prince, Soul Asylum, Reggie Watts)
“The Manley VOXBOX exhibits some of the best tube circuitry in a mic preamp. It can get warm and super clean but can also be driven hard for effect. Now available as a UAD plug-in, it’s quite a gift.”
– Joe Chiccarelli (Jason Mraz, Beck, The Strokes, Morrissey)
“The UAD Manley VOXBOX is quickly becoming my favorite preamp for tracking.”
– GrievesCustomer Reviews
A. Grongstad
December 28, 2023
VOX and Master
This plugin just shapes your vocals perfectly. However, try putting it on your masterbus....wow !
Read MoreG. Patro
December 19, 2023
Useful for Vocals and String Instruments
Loved it on Vocals, Bass Guitar and Electric Guitar
Read Moreg. parenti
December 19, 2023
Excelente
Increíble tono y coloración, mi nuevo go to para las voces!
Read MoreV. Bravo
December 19, 2023
Unison VOXBOX
I used this plugin with unison technology and i love it. Is a warm preamp with eq, compress and de esser. In my case it was used in vocal (in record and the channel strip in post) and i...
Read MoreJ. Slack-Smith
December 17, 2023
Manley VOXBOX
The Manley VOXBOX produces a smooth sound and is easy to use.
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Key Benefits
Create rich, luxurious vocals with Manley’s high-fidelity, Class-A tube mic preamp
Sculpt vocals with Manley’s Pultec-style passive EQ with 33 selectable frequencies
Dial-in signals with perfectly tuned Attack and Release combinations
Harness Class A EQ and compression for bass, acoustic guitars, vocals, voiceovers, and more
Organically tame sibilance with unmatched de-esser/limiter section
Record in realtime “through” a high-end Manley VOXBOX with Apollo and Unison™ technology
Use with any audio interface, no UA hardware required
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Customer Reviews
Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
A. Grongstad
VOX and Master
This plugin just shapes your vocals perfectly. However, try putting it on your masterbus....wow !
L. Zheng
it great!
I Love this plugin
G. Patro
Useful for Vocals and String Instruments
Loved it on Vocals, Bass Guitar and Electric Guitar
g. parenti
Excelente
Increíble tono y coloración, mi nuevo go to para las voces!
V. Bravo
Unison VOXBOX
I used this plugin with unison technology and i love it. Is a warm preamp with eq, compress and de esser. In my case it was used in vocal (in record and the channel strip in post) and i think that is great. The only problem I found is that it takes up a lot of DSP. (i have apollo twin x duo)
J. Slack-Smith
Manley VOXBOX
The Manley VOXBOX produces a smooth sound and is easy to use.
B. Johnson
Vibe
Love this plugin! Gives my vocals and guitars a whole new vibe and color! Thanks, UAD!
B. Johnson
Vibe
Love this plugin! Gives my vocals and guitars a whole new vibe and color! Thanks, UAD!
V. Ruzicic
Top !
Very nice for vocals and snare too!!
L. Tulloch
VOXBOX for VO
As a Voice over actor and vocalist, I'm constantly refining my sound. I currently use an Austrian Audio OC818 (Smooth) & Sennheiser 416 (bright) microphones. Both require different types of processing chains. The beauty of the VOXBOX is that pre amp is a good match for the Austrian audio while the Pultec style EQ helps smooth the edges off the 416.
To use one word to describe it's character... Silky.f. scolfaro
more than just "vox"
I've used the voxbox now and then with a singer I work with in the past, before this was native, and at the time I didn't think it did that much for his vocals.
Fast forward to a month or so ago, and I had an overly sharp strummed guitar to deal with, and I decided to try the VoxBox colours and the awesome De-esser included on it, and nothing else worked as smoothly and easily as this channel strip.
What I learned, is if you need taming and smoothing out on a source, while maintaining and bringing out the better part of the mids, look no further. If your program material is already too soft, the VoxBox will hardly feature the source on a mix. Horses for courses, this is not just for Vox.I. Shibata
blog
https://sss-music.xyz/2023/12/03/voxbox/
K. HEAPS
One of the best
I’ve used a few vocal processing channel strips and this is one of my new go to’s!
P. Phorun
Bring my voice to another level.
My main work are on acoustic and vocal. This plugin make my life easier.
K. Bents
Manley VOXBOX--Great to have the preamp--Other controls too small in the GUI
Looked in vain for an option to view it in different sizes. I own a real hardware version of the VoxBox, and I can hear the characteristics in the preamp simulation. So bravo on the sound, but I know I'll shy away from using the expanded capabilities until there's an option to look at it larger.
C. Achilli
Mellow and sweet
I think it's a great plugin software, I use it a lot in tracking to keep voices and acoustic guitars under control. The equalizer works very well And it is very kind, as well as the de esser and compression. Generally it's really easy to do gain staging and I think I'll use it a lot in the future.
T. Mitrevej
Life is easier with vocal
Easy to dial in for great result.
C. Gomez
Excelente
Apenas lo empiezo a probar y me parece buenísima herramienta,esta muy completo, excelente para grabar voces y o procesarlas, así como en muchas aplicaciones mas .vale mucho la pena. Usarlo al grabar simplifica y hace mas rapido el proceso de mezcla, obteniendo muy buenos resultados
D. Olsen
Juuuuust great
Love it. It’s been a minute since I’ve used the real deal but this guy is great. I especially love the eq section and the compression can be quite transparent if you’d like.
g. gole
dope
good quality sounds
