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VX-64 Vocal Strip
Who uses the VX-64 Vocal Strip and what do you think of the plug? 
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Re: VX-64 Vocal Strip
2013/06/30 00:38:51
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I use it sometimes and it is fine. There are several of the modules I like - the upward expander and the doubler (nice interface). It is mostly a convenience thing, everything in package, but I'm using the prochannel mostly and usually use a high quality reverb on the vocal - at least the main vocal.
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Re: VX-64 Vocal Strip
2013/06/30 03:22:38
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I find myself using VX-64 Vocal Strip on most projects, I especially like the Male Vocal presets to quickly dial in the type of effect I'm looking for.
To me, the doubler seems only useful on background harmonies. Wish it had a high quality reverb built into it, for one stop vocal shopping.
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Re: VX-64 Vocal Strip
2013/06/30 05:03:35
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I use it mainly for the de-esser.
I'm not a big fan of the EQ or the compander
The saturation faders can be useful at times
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Re: VX-64 Vocal Strip
2013/06/30 06:46:05
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Im actually a very big fan of the built in delay on this plug in.
it has a retro 70s/80s sound about it that is sought after for some applications in my studio.
I also have used it on acoustic guitars and some wind instruments with very good results.
so the expansion doesn't stop there.
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Re: VX-64 Vocal Strip
2013/06/30 08:56:14
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I often use it for commercial VO work. The doubler, like most plug-in attempts at such things does not sound like true doubling. It can be useful though if used on low settings as a thickener.
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Re: VX-64 Vocal Strip
2013/06/30 10:21:34
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Well, there you have it Bent. Taste and workflow. Everybody seems to like some modules and use them, and everyone has different opinions about the same ones. That is the problem w/ "all-in-one" apps. Use it, find what works for you and slowly you'll replace some of the built-in effects w/ others you find work better for your ears or workflow.
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Re: VX-64 Vocal Strip
2013/06/30 10:45:17
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I use it for the de-esser, and for adding saturation to the high frequency on vocals. I sometimes use the delay and the doubler.
As others have commented, the doubler doesn't sound like doubling, but can still achieve a nice thickening/widening effect.
I, also, use it on other tracks than just vocals.
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Re: VX-64 Vocal Strip
2013/07/01 00:38:44
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I used VX-64 a lot before Pro Channel came along, and for those without PC I highly recommend it! But for me, everything is better represented in the PC for what I use: compressor, expander, eq, ocassional saturation. I rarely used its delay: it was not flexible enough most times. Never used the doubler: always sounded phasey and weird to me. I still use it only for the de-esser nowadays, though I wish Sonar had a better one.
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Re: VX-64 Vocal Strip
2013/07/01 06:10:33
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AT
Taste and workflow. Everybody seems to like some modules and use them, and everyone has different opinions about the same ones. That is the problem w/ "all-in-one" apps. Use it, find what works for you and slowly you'll replace some of the built-in effects w/ others you find work better for your ears or workflow.
At AT..........I tend to think I would get similar response if I asked the question about the PX-64 Percussion strip, TL-64 and TS-64 Thanks everyone for your input.
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Re: VX-64 Vocal Strip
2013/07/01 11:08:59
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The VX-64 has a preset called "generic lift" which I use on acoustic guitar to bring it out in a mix. Other than that, I rarely use it as other plug-ins usually carry the load.
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Re: VX-64 Vocal Strip
2013/07/01 11:33:29
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I use it. I like the doubler for thickening as other have said. Never sounded like a doubler!
I also like the saturation on the ins/outs, that works nice sometimes. Used sparingly it works very well.
I also am not a big fan of the eq though. As I found the eq on the VC64 very good, I guess that spoiled me! Also I like the compressors on the VC64 better too!
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Re: VX-64 Vocal Strip
2013/07/01 15:50:27
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I wish they would make VC64 64-bit. Since the company that made it is now out of business that is unlikely.
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