The filters and MidDip are used for cutting unwanted frequencies. I designed this plug so you can open it and quickly dial in the vocal. I went back and looked at my notes on albums I have worked on over the last 20 years, and discovered there are some basic parameters I default to time and time again. The Butch Vig Vocals plugin is based on what I consider the core parameters of getting a vocal to sit in the mix, to sound really focused. Producer Butch Vig (Nirvana, Garbage, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Green Day) shares his design and specifications for the Butch Vig Vocals plugin, created by Butch himself in collaboration with Waves. Producer / Musician / Songwriter Garbage, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Green Day What does Butch Vig say about Designing the Butch Vig Vocals plugin? USER GUIDE Butch Vig Vocals is also available in

Unique Focus control for focusing on the 1 and 2 kHz range.

Tube and Solid State saturation with LoCut and HiCut controls and a blend option.

LoCut, HiCut and MidDip filters for removing unwanted frequencies.

3-band EQ with a distinct frequency character.

Butch Vig’s signature vocal sound in a single plugin.

Created in collaboration with Grammy®-winning producer Butch Vig.

With instantly hyped vocals that cut through the mix and a sound that is dripping with character, Butch Vig Vocals now gives everyone the opportunity to work with the sound of a true rock innovator. The celebrated producer ushered in the sound of distorted vocals in a beautifully musical way, and this feature is an integral part of the sound that the Butch Vig Vocals plugin faithfully recreates.ĭesigned for those looking for a creative approach to shaping vocals, Butch Vig Vocals features intuitive EQ controls, a compressor and a de-esser, and several tools for coloring your sound in numerous shades, including Tube and Solid State saturation, a unique Focus knob, and other inspiring features, all carefully crafted by Butch himself to help you realize your vocal vision.

One of the defining elements of the “Butch Vig Sound” is Vig’s unique vocal stamp.

From Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins to Foo Fighters, Green Day and his own band Garbage, Butch Vig has contributed his signature sound to some of the most legendary albums of the modern rock era. Widely considered one of the most influential rock producers of recent decades, Butch Vig helped spawn an entirely new rock genre.

Created in collaboration with Grammy®-winning producer Butch Vigĭesigned for those looking for a creative approach to shaping vocals, Butch Vig Vocals features intuitive EQ controls, a compressor and a de-esser, and several tools for coloring your sound in numerous shades, including Tube and Solid State saturation, a unique Focus knob, and other inspiring features, all carefully crafted by Butch himself to help you realize your vocal vision.

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