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  • 4.8/5
    (1651)
$499.00
4.8/5
(1651)

Four emulations of acclaimed Manley tube hardware, exclusively for UAD and Apollo.

For over three decades, Manley Labs have built a sterling reputation with their handmade tube audio gear. Featuring the Manley Tube Preamp, Massive Passive EQ, Variable Mu Limiter Compressor, and VOXBOX Channel Strip plug‑ins, the Manley Complete Plug‑In Bundle gives you four exacting emulations of these handmade boutique beasts.

Expertly shape tracks and masters with Manley’s flagship Massive Passive tube EQ

Give vocals and other instruments smooth, clear sound with the Manley Tube Preamp.

Use the Manley Variable Mu plug‑in to add definition and fidelity to individual tracks, stereo buses, or an entire mix

Glue together difficult mixes with signature Manley Variable Mu tube compression

Harness the Manley VOXBOX plug‑in to track vocals in real time through the Manley’s high‑fidelity, Class A tube mic preamp

Easily sculpt vocals with the VOXBOX plug‑in’s Pultec‑style passive EQ, optical compressor and unmatched de‑esser/limiter sections

Included Plug-Ins

Get Superb Mixes and Masters with Manley Massive Passive EQ Plug‑In

Get Superb Mixes and Masters with Manley Massive Passive EQ Plug‑In

A thorough emulation of Manley’s flagship boutique tube EQ, the Manley Massive Passive EQ plug‑in excels at radical tonal shaping, delicate shading, or mastering enhancement. The Manley Massive Passive EQ plug‑in expertly captures the hardware’s unique filter curves and musical distortion as well as its unparalleled clarity and headroom.

Track Perfect Vocals with Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip Plug‑In

Track Perfect Vocals with Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip Plug‑In

Manley’s VOXBOX channel strip is a beautiful and evolved system — a high‑end blend of hand‑crafted, tube‑driven circuits, designed specifically for your all‑important vocal sources. Featuring UA’s Unison technology, the Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug‑in also excels on clean electric guitars, strings, and drums with its optical compressor, Pultec‑style passive EQ, and de‑esser/limiter sections, as its always‑musical results can elevate any source way beyond the ordinary.

Shape Rich, Cohesive Mixes with Manley Variable Mu Plug‑In

Shape Rich, Cohesive Mixes with Manley Variable Mu Plug‑In

As Manley Labs' flagship compressor since 1994, the Variable Mu is a tube and transformer‑driven classic that exudes hand‑made craftsmanship. A gold standard among mixing and mastering engineers, the Variable Mu adds clarity and cohesion to stereo buses on your entire mix. It can also be used on single instruments such as bass or a lead vocal, or on subgroups like strings or horns.

Add Instant Tube Clarity with Manley Tube Preamp

Add Instant Tube Clarity with Manley Tube Preamp

Featuring Unison technology, the Manley Tube Preamp plug‑in adds unmistakable clarity and detail to vocals, bass, guitar, or any signal that passes through it. Easily inject tube vibe and rich complex circuit behaviors to make your tracks come alive with this easy‑to‑use plug‑in, perfect for Apollo audio interface users.

Features

Four emulations of Manley’s high-end, ultra-boutique tube hardware, exclusively for
UAD hardware and Apollo interfaces

Manley Massive Passive EQ plug-in for adding tube weight and punch to individual tracks, buses, and masters

VOXBOX Channel Strip plug-in records perfect vocals, bass, and more with Pultec-style passive EQ, optical compressor and unmatched de-esser/limiter sections

Transparent Variable Mu tube compression for master fader, sub-groups, and individual sources

Manley Tube Preamp gives vocals and other instruments smooth, clear tube sound in an easy-to-use plug-in

Customer Reviews

Manley Complete Bundle

Overall Rating

4.8/5
(1651)

S. Tanno

March 17, 2024

Great to have in your arsenal!

When you want that subtle extra punch at the master bus, this should be appreciated by many music producers/engineers. Usually I would use it for only around 0.5dB reduction/gain, but still it makes a huge difference!

A. Russell

March 17, 2024

BEST De-Esser!

I own many UAD plugins but also have the Spark membership. I'm working on some very sibilant vocal tracks...tried all the usual de-essing suspects (FF, Waves, Izo, EQ, reducing gain on s's, etc) and just couldn't get a natural sound on this track. Never thought of purchasing this in the past, but since it was part of the Spark membership, thought I would give it a try, and so glad I did! This de-esses beatifully, adds some nice saturation that softens the sibilance further (odd since saturation usually makes it worse). Had to write a review cuz it's so good for that task! Now my vocal mixing chain is corrective EQ, Soothe as 1st de-esser, serial compression, Voxbox as final de-ess and final EQ...excellent results!

M. Krizaj

March 16, 2024

Manley Variable MU Limiter Compressor

I Don't know what the emulation is, but the sound is muddy, warm and grate. 5 points for developers.

T. Zaporozhets

March 16, 2024

Great Compressor!

My go to compressor for mastering.

J. Leary

March 16, 2024

Love it, lifts my mixes to another level

I have been using the Manley Variable Mu compressor/limiter on most if not all of my mixes since I got it, and I love it! I usually start with a mastering preset and then just tweak it a little, get it so that the level of gain reduction is such that the meters move just a bit. My mixes definitely sound a little tighter or more cohesive. I love this plugin for mixing compressor duties!

F. d'Ersu

March 15, 2024

Great

Does magic on master bus. One of the compression plugins I have.

A. Hunt

March 15, 2024

Manley Mu-sic

A singer.

b. boubacar

March 15, 2024

Manley limitercompressor

So far good plugin

b. boubacar

March 15, 2024

Manley limitercompressor

So far good plugin

J. Tecson

March 15, 2024

Go to!

I use this on every mix bus I do - can't go without it!

J. Tecson

March 15, 2024

Go to!

I use this on every mix bus I do - can't go without it!

V. Ivanov

March 14, 2024

The sound is really great!!

The sound is really great, i use on my master channel. Also is great for bass and synths!
Best.
The Editor
https://www.theeditor.info/

K. Efstratiou

March 14, 2024

great sounding compression

Lovely comp, does exactly what one wants it to do, slight compression, almost invisible, but when you bypass it, you want to activate it asap.

T. Kwon

March 14, 2024

awesome master comp

Sounds awesome. more native please UA...

D. Black

March 13, 2024

Excellent, it's Manley

I've used my UAD Manley Vari-Mu for a few weeks. Emulation is perfect, it sounds great, it's easy to set, and can be used on everything. At full price it's a good deal, at this discount, you have to consider just getting it unless you've got the hardware.

Realistically this is one of the few plug-in purchases that changes my audio so much to the better all by itself. And I'm not compressing by more that 3 dB. Insert Vari-Mu and there's the sound.

I'm running mine in stereo, but the special option to change to M/S in, out, or both is a relatively rare feature.

D. Hogan

March 13, 2024

Like

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A. Desborough

March 13, 2024

Good, but was expecting more.

It doesn’t wow me like some other UA plugins. Quite effective on slower, non- transient heavy material, however probably wouldn’t be my first choice for that.
Mostly invisible (positive or negative, you decide) up to 2db of reduction, however any more than that i’ve found the action to be slightly unmusical.

J. Slack-Smith

March 13, 2024

The Best I've Come Across

The Manley variable mu compressor is robust and produces the good vibrations that I had hoped for. You can't go wrong with this compressor.

T. Schindler

March 13, 2024

Very Good, but Handling could be better

I am using the Manley now instead of the SPL Iron i used before in the Master chain. The Manley has a much clearer sound. But i found the SpL better in the handling as a plugin. Both work very well for me as Mastering Compressors. I would like a compressor not with the hardware front usage in a plugin but with a good software handling and the sound of good hardware.

E. VELAZQUEZ

March 12, 2024

AAA for vocals

Extremely useful on vocals and acoustic guitars. Sweet!!!