Manley® VOXBOX Channel Strip
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Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
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R. Sheaves
Very nice
This is about as good as it gets for hassle-free, in-the-box vocal tracking. Definitely watch the quick tips vids and read the manual to understand how everything works. The only reason I knock a star off is because I have the native version and it requires an internet connection to load. Boo.
L. Zheng
it great!
I Love this plugin
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.
A. Buynicki
Great plug in!
Really adds the beef behind vocals!
A. Santana
Excelente
Beutifull nice vocals
R. Bouma
Just as I thought I was out -they drag me back in!
This tool the more you use the more you understand it’s a favorite of many producers. Very smart combination of tools that work together. Not only for voice btw. The more I use it the more I start to appreciate it
M. Tiken
Affordable and yet very versatile
Precise modules specifically designed for vocals. Ease of use and plenty patches helped me get quickly to sought after sound. I just love it. I just wished all plugins were freed from the shackles of UAD Card. Hopefully all will be on SPARK ⚡️
K. Fulford
Expected more
After reading all the glowing reviews I took the plunge. Avalon is more versatile in my opinion. Each has a unique sonic signature so it may just be a matter of taste. Still a really great value to get all this control in one plugin.
M. Crespo
GREAT!
It's a fantastic plugin. The only thing against it is the amount of memory it consumes. For interfaces with little memory, like mine, to use it, I need to use it alone.
b. KIM
I still don't know
I liked it when I used it alone, but I don't know yet because I haven't been able to use it compared to other preamps.
Z. Bee
Tool Box
Simply - VoxBox is worth to be the Fan and have it in tool box.
D. Davis
Good, but not great.
Cool tone when you lean into it, but the EQ section just never seems to dial in right, and the compression is never quite right either. If I use it...I just run the plug without the EQ or compressor and go for it....and...it's ok. I personally prefer the Neve 88RS which I have and is my fav.
M. LaVaque
VOXBOX
I've only had the chance to use the VOXBOX on a handful of sessions so far, so my opinion is still forming. So far, I like it. Smooth is the best word to describe it. One thing I noticed is the EQ needs to be boosted or cut rather a lot in order to even hear a change. It's like the curve is very mild until about 75%, then it's really pronounced. I don't know if the hardware is the same or not. The compressor can be a bit "grabby", so you need to be very precise in how you set it. Having only a 3:1 ratio is kind of unfortunate. The de-esser is like the EQ, it sounds like nothing is happening, then all of a sudden it's way too much. Subtlety and precision is how this channel strip works. I look forward to using it more. I've only used it on vocals so far.
D. Hatadi
Instant vocal perfection
I was tossing up between this and the Avalon, but the Manley Voxbox won out. It just sounded better on my voice with an SM7B. The de-essing is super simple to use and highly effective, without the need for pretty visualisations. Using it in the unison slot means it's missing a gate in front but that can be worked around. I'm not sure I really need anything else on the vocal recording chain. Winner!
.
Warm Up my Vocals
Very warm and fattens any thing you run Thru it. Easy to use and learn. Great for vocals. Also great preamp substitute.
F. WIOROWSKI
Not only for vocals
So surprised to use it on different sources . The deesser if wonderful too.
S. Silz
Good stuff
Wish you would provide more presets for people doing VO and radio imaging. Always wanted to add the Vo Box to my collection.
s. santoni
Great!
I didn't like so much the de-esser, the rest is great
N. Ibañez
Great UNISON Pre
At first I was a little skeptical about how a plugin version of this incredible hardware was going to sound but once again UA blew my mind. Essential if you're looking for a UNISON
A. Nesse
4 in 1 tool , not just for vocals
I tend to use presets, but I guess it will depend on your mic and voice what sounds best. I get good sounds with my SM5b, but I think it can sound better if I were a sound engineer and knew what to tweek and what to listen for.