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Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
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Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip

Record and mix with the ultimate all-tube vocal processor.

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  • 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

Runs natively on your macOS or Windows computer, or accelerated on Apollo audio interfaces or UAD Accelerators. View full system requirements.

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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 for your all-important vocal sources. The Manley VOXBOX plug-in gives you the same smooth sonics of this premium hardware.

Get the Sound of Manley's Flagship Channel Strip

By thoroughly emulating the hardware's high-fidelity tube mic preamp, vactrol optical compressor, Pultec-style passive EQ, and de-esser/limiter, the Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip gives 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 — 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 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 and overly bright overheads. You can also turn off the de-esser frequency control and use this section as a 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. 

What They Say

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. These plug-ins run natively on your computer. No UA hardware is required.
Yes, 14-day plug-in demos are available. Find eligible plug‑ins
We provide three activations per license. We support activation on your computer or on an iLok USB key.
For every UAD plug-in that supports native and Apollo/UAD-2 versions, you get a license for both upon purchase, or the option to get it through an upgrade.
Native plug-ins are supported on macOS and Windows systems. See our Native UAD System Requirements article for full system requirements. An iLok account is required for managing your native plug-in licenses. We support iLok USB keys for portability, but one is not required.
Check our Knowledge Base for additional questions

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