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
M. Jones
October 13, 2023
The standard for a reason
Even in it's plug-in form, the time and care put into crafting a Manley VoxBox (and all Manley products) is evident. The sound...
Read MoreE. Macedo
October 13, 2023
Sonoridade das melhores que já ouvi!
Som maravilhoso! mesmo sem usar apollo o Pré Amp funciona muito bem. o som é limpo e gordo e o compressor me surpreendeu. estou...
Read MoreL. De Caro
October 13, 2023
Excelente
Plugin maravilhoso , usando nos vocais , me dá presença, nitidez , sensacional.
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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
F. Espinoza Velasco
Good
Awesome on bass and vocals. The only thing is that in my case some presets don't work
m. talacha
very clean and transparent sound
so close to the analog gear
m. fritsch
Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
Great addition to my tool set
M. Jones
The standard for a reason
Even in it's plug-in form, the time and care put into crafting a Manley VoxBox (and all Manley products) is evident. The sound has a real creamy, warm taste (like butter) that you just can't get in other channel strips without a ton of futzing. UA did a great job in getting that buttery sound to flow forth from your DAW's sound holes. Great job!
R. Grabek
Manley VOXBOX
I definitely recommend it.
E. Macedo
Sonoridade das melhores que já ouvi!
Som maravilhoso! mesmo sem usar apollo o Pré Amp funciona muito bem. o som é limpo e gordo e o compressor me surpreendeu. estou bastante satisfeito.
L. De Caro
Excelente
Plugin maravilhoso , usando nos vocais , me dá presença, nitidez , sensacional.
L. Santos-Mitchell
Amazing
A really high quality great plugin! Thank you
G. Morsch
Excellent
I threw this on a vocal I was having trouble with. Smoothed it out and sat it in the mix. Great for shriller voices.
R. Studio
Excelente emulacion
Es fantástico como universal audio a hecho realidad una buena emulación de este Hardware a Plugin .. lo mejor para voces 10/10
J. Newman
Rich colorful vocal machine! Awesome!
The Manley vox box is a huge upgrade to my studio sound, it creates a wonderful sound and easily shape transients. Colorful saturated tube sound is at my fingertips now!
R. LeBlanc
Great addition to my arsenal.
great all in one plugin
N. Jeremic
Great all around recording channel strip
It excels at recording vocals for sure, great for voice over as well. But the thing I love even more is how easy it is to get great recordings of plucked and bowed acoustic instruments.
M. Krizaj
Manley VoxBox CS
Manley VoxBox CS is not beauty just for Vokal, works well for instruments too.
M. Brandäo
Great
Soft and efficient in equalization
C. Walton
VOXBOX is Pure Class
To put it simply, Manley VOXBOX is BRILLIANT!!!
A. Gailo
Dope
Dope as heck.
M. Schulz
Another fantastic emulation
I have never heard the real thing, but the emulation is absolutely great. It's literally all you need to get a vocal sound like a million bucks
J. Fernandez
Under Pressure
If you enjoy the bread in Brussels, you’re gonna love this plug. Sip a beer, set this up, and you better take cover cause the results are definitely thunder.
A. Little
love it
Very Useful Plugin its my goto for vocals when im on the go using my thunderbolt apollo solo .