Thanks Share Reply Quote. Select all tracks (except for the vocals) currently assigned to the Master mix output. 3 – The Sound. Manually drawing each volume level change is an intense and tedious task, and the Vocal Rider is an accurate, sensitive and really easy-to-use plugin that is a consistent part of my toolbox. Logic/Digital Performer: Even though Sidechain can appear to be connected in Preview mode, it may not be connected. Here’s how you assign the instrumental mix to Vocal Rider's music Sidechain input: CLA EchoSphere – Slap Delay & Plate Reverb by Chris Lord-Alge, BLACK FRIDAY 2020 – 60% OFF + Free Bonus Plugins, Mixing with Depth w/ Chris Lord-Alge | Ep. Lives for gear . Logic: Music control is always available, even if Sidechain is not connected. Vocal Rider also includes Waves' own breath‑detection algorithm, so that the plug‑in doesn't turn up all the breath sounds. Manual adjustments made using a Control Surface are also not recommended. User can then alter the volume automation as needed. As its name implies, it automatically rides vocal track levels. Insert Vocal Rider on the vocal or vocal group track. It will set the send level on all selected tracks to “0”. Check out the videos on the right for example scenarios. In this case, it will act as an offset to the Target setting. Set the Send to active, and Ctrl+click to set its level to “0”. “ The Vocal Rider is a total time saver! (In your DAW, keep the track automation set to Write/Touch/Latch). Logic: When bypassing Vocal Rider during Write mode, a flat line will be written at the last fader position. Instead of manually riding a mixing console fader, or tediously drawing in every level change on a DAW track, Vocal Rider does it for you, making it a true timesaver. Open the Vocal Rider GUI and click on the Sidechain menu. In the Sends display box, select and assign an unused bus; it may help to name it “Music Sidechain” or similar. After setting Vocal Rider according to your program material, follow the steps below. What would you recommend for best quality of results? Select the “Music Sidechain” bus you have created. The trick to getting the vocal to sit naturally in the mix is to adjust the Target and Music sensitivity controls after first setting the Vocal Sensitivity control so that only vocals are recognised and spill is ignored. I’ve had a quick look and found products by Melda M-AutoVolume and Hornet Autogain PromkII. Select all the tracks (except for the vocals) currently assigned to the Master mix output. Set Vocal Rider’s automation mode to 'Write'. Alt+click on the Send knob. All previously written automation will be lost in Write/Latch modes. 2nd March 2019 #2. vitocorleone123. Use the main Rider Fader to manually ride as needed. You may find this content helpful: To be able to view it. Quote: Originally Posted by dickiefunk. Please note: It may be preferable to use the Mix window. Please enable JavaScript in your browser in order to make this website functional. Insert Vocal Rider on your vocal track or group, and press the Sidechain button. In your DAW, set the vocal track’s automation mode to 'Touch'. Ctrl+click on the Send knob. Enable automation for Vocal Rider's main Rider Fader. All selected tracks should now display the Master output with a “+” sign, indicating they are also routed to another bus. Pro Tools: If the drawn automation is jagged and saw-like, press “Off” then “Write” again on the Vocal Rider automation. Toggle “Multi-Input Mode” / “Mono” to force the Sidechain connection. Insert Vocal Rider on the vocal or vocal group track. For each track (except for the vocals) that is currently assigned to the Master mix output, select a Send route to the Vocal Rider Sidechain bus. Copyright © 2020 Waves Audio Ltd. All rights reserved. Select an unused mono bus; it may help to name it “Music Sidechain” or similar. Pro Tools: While playing a loop with Vocal Rider set to Write, and Pro Tools set to Write, only the first run will write automation; the second run will not Write and will not Read, but the Rider Fader will still move. Controlling Vocal Rider Using a Mouse or Control Surface. For each track (except for the vocals) currently assigned to the Master mix output, select a Send route to the Vocal Rider Sidechain bus. Select the “Music Sidechain” bus you have created. Using the main Rider Fader automation line in the track editor. For each track (except for the vocals) currently assigned to the Master mix output, select a Send route to the Vocal Rider Sidechain bus. Vocal Rider is the first of Waves pioneering new series of Mix tools. Set the Send to active, and Ctrl+click to set its level to “0”. Switch Vocal Rider to Read mode before making manual adjustments. It will set the send level on all selected tracks to “0”. An Aux track is automatically created with that bus as an input; you can delete it, as it is unnecessary. Be it your vocal, bass, voice over, or dialog, WaveRider makes it a breeze to maintain a smooth and consistent level so you don't end up over-compressing. ” In the Sends display box, select and assign an unused bus; it may help to name it “Music Sidechain” or similar. I’m looking for an alternative to the Waves Vocal Rider. Please note: The Vocal Rider interface window must be open during automation writing. General: Vocal Rider GUI must be open in order to Write Rider Fader automation. Insert Vocal Rider on your vocal track or group, and press the Sidechain button. 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