Greg Wells Demos the Greg Wells VoiceCentric Vocal Plugin

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
  • Producer, composer and engineer Greg Wells (Adele, Katy Perry, OneRepublic, Mika) shows how to use his vocal plugin VoiceCentric, including in-depth audio demonstrations.
    Greg Wells VoiceCentric: www.waves.com/p...
    Chapters:
    0:05 - Intro
    3:35 - A/B Demo
    7:06 - The Controls
    18:50 - Full Song A/B Demo

КОМЕНТАРІ • 250

  • @AaronDGoldblatt
    @AaronDGoldblatt 8 років тому +92

    Dude.... Mr. Wells... Firstly, I really really like the song and it is produced superbly. Second, I just want to thank you and Waves for actually doing a truly deep overview of your plugin and really allowing us to hear the A/B results of pretty much every aspect of it. This kind of presentation is refreshing to see and I really want to thank for it.

  • @AlexNiedt
    @AlexNiedt 8 років тому +47

    For those wanting more info, this comes from Greg himself on Gearslutz: "A lot changes as that knob moves - ratios, thresholds, EQ bell curves, the way the two compressors react to each other, all kinds of madness...I'm a huge 1176 fan and also love the slower optical vibe of my RCA BA-6B. The two compressors in the VoiceCentric emulate that."

  • @WebMatros
    @WebMatros 8 років тому +19

    Damn I loved watching this. Very well done video production: no rush, no hurry, no jump cuts, just the artist behind the plugin and its sound.
    The plugin sounds great by the way!

  • @honkytonk2010
    @honkytonk2010 5 років тому +11

    I bought this plugin and I can hear why your proud of it this plugin is so amazing on vocals Thank you Greg for sharing your awesome video

    • @cgonzt5636
      @cgonzt5636 Рік тому

      Interested also, but what do you use to clean the raw vocals before using plugin? Such as fan noise, loud breath, etc..

    • @SPD87327
      @SPD87327 Рік тому +1

      @@cgonzt5636 clarity vx

  • @strangerdanger2306
    @strangerdanger2306 8 років тому +14

    Love how clean the doubler is.
    Also, thank you for using a song that already sounds good as your sample. So many of these videos use terrible songs, it's so much easier to hear the plugin do its job when the song is already good.

  • @nigelcarren
    @nigelcarren Рік тому +1

    I bought this today, and not one hour later I declared this the best plug-in I have ever bought!
    TRULY a game-changer. Its for when you have spent hundreds of hours baking the most beautiful cake, it tastes great... But THIS adds the cherry on top, the sprinkles and a few candles!
    Bravo Mr Wells, Thank you 👍🎶🇬🇧

  • @avaonalee
    @avaonalee 3 роки тому +5

    Vocalist is INCREDIBLE

    • @jayfblank
      @jayfblank 5 місяців тому

      A-GREED! A good vocalist helps!

  • @djcata7474
    @djcata7474 8 років тому +15

    "it's designed specifically for everyone"
    way to go! :)

  • @GTSongwriter
    @GTSongwriter 2 роки тому +1

    I've got this recording from a person who can't sing anymore and her voice is from over 15 years ago. I've been working very hard over the last month trying to get her voice to sound right.
    I decided to demo Greg Wells Voice Centric and Mix Centric. Oh my Gosh! I can't believe my ears! This plug-in pulled the muddiness it of the vocal track and replaced it with the warmth and presence that I was missing!
    The Mix Centric is also promising as it helped to move the mix around for her voice! Her voice stands out, sightly above the mix while keeping the instruments within reach while also allowing instruments to poke out of the mix when needed!

  • @garyshepherd9226
    @garyshepherd9226 6 років тому +2

    It's the vocal sound I have been searching for - ever since the studio in the 70's I worked at used echo plates mixed with real tape delay - this gets the sound like that which to me is the essence of a good vocal sound. Great value and so easy to use.

  • @jayfblank
    @jayfblank 5 місяців тому

    Very subtle. Almost sounds like it's doing something you could do with sidechained fx (reverb/delay) minus all the discrete steps, like it's doing the work for you, VERY subtly. Love it. Five stars!

  • @GeoffGibbsMIXER
    @GeoffGibbsMIXER 7 років тому +6

    My compliments on that GREAT SONG!!! Well done.

  • @causeno1048
    @causeno1048 6 років тому +3

    Wow. Like. I LOVE what the plugin is doing. Very nice. But also: What a wonderful performance to start with! Impressive. The recording part of it but also wow the singer. And with the plugin dialed in it blows my mind. Really great.

    • @causeno1048
      @causeno1048 6 років тому +2

      Kinda shows what you are polishing should still be a diamond in the first place.

  • @tylerjaynesmusic
    @tylerjaynesmusic 2 роки тому +1

    Just purchased. Laid into a mix right at the end and elevated the lead vocals instantly. Thank you 🙏 excellent

  • @teddinardo8944
    @teddinardo8944 3 роки тому

    thank to Greg Wells for your great plugins , everyone I talk to that has your plugins by wave loves them , a big thank you

  • @BuildABergGroup
    @BuildABergGroup 8 років тому +6

    I can get the same results with this plug in, but I still want this because of the speed. Perfect for a mix house that churns out pro mixes left and right!

  • @nondelusional
    @nondelusional 7 років тому

    HOLY SHIT !~ i can't believe i have ignored/slept-on this plug-in . i am sold this will become very useful in vocal processing.

  • @_JohnnySav
    @_JohnnySav 6 років тому +3

    Oh My GawwwwwD. Her vocals are simply amazing perfect to display this masterful plugin!

  • @lance134679
    @lance134679 8 років тому +38

    This plugin seems like just the ticket for those like me who love recording and mixing, but don't spend 40 hours a week perfecting our craft.

  • @MarcioNovelli
    @MarcioNovelli 3 роки тому

    What is this gorgeously written and mind-blowingly performed song?!

  • @BrianRussTVC
    @BrianRussTVC 8 років тому +2

    I feel like this will be really helpful for me live when i have no time to get anything but get correction done.

  • @toastybatch565
    @toastybatch565 8 років тому +7

    When he turned up that delay knob I knew exactly that this guy is definitely Adele and OneRepublic's producer (obviously, no doubt). I've heard that exact delay sound, frequency, timing, filter, everything, in acapella versions of Adele and One Republic's music.

    • @AndrewRealeDrums
      @AndrewRealeDrums 8 років тому +3

      Adele AND Katy Perry are both incredible vocalists. Of course, many song writers are involved, as those vocalists really only sing music that has already been written. Waves plugins seem easy to use and all sound awesome. What's your problem? Waves is not only making a lot of money, but are collaborating with great producers to develop awesome plugins, and for some reason you seem to hate that idea. Show us how you're producing music any differently, or hop off. I have mad respect for Waves, the producer, and the artists involved in this video.

    • @au5music
      @au5music 4 роки тому +3

      @@AndrewRealeDrums His response is not antagonistic at all, he's just stating a fact. If someone is looking for that specific sound, like myself, his comment sells the plugin.

    • @ophircundangan
      @ophircundangan 3 роки тому

      @@au5music hahah I feel like Andrew was replying to another comment in the thread that has been deleted. Otherwise, his aggression doesn't make much sense 💀

  • @Stormchaser189
    @Stormchaser189 8 років тому +10

    I think this singers emotional performance is far superior than any plugin money can buy! Maybe the plugin adds a little more sweet sauce..but its nothing you cant get from a clean recording & a decent delay/Verb combo..& doubler like microshift..

  • @CoutsoudisGeorge
    @CoutsoudisGeorge 7 років тому

    Oh wow, just bought this and have tried it on a session and I'm gob smacked. So subtle yet so totally changes the vibe. Like the man says, from a view finder to a film screen! Nice one Mr Wells.

  • @raphlasne
    @raphlasne 3 роки тому

    That's an awsome OVERVIEW! thank you, Mr. Wells!

  • @sanāticca
    @sanāticca Рік тому

    Absolutely love this plugin. Thank you Captain Wells👏

  • @buckycore
    @buckycore 4 роки тому

    This song is amazing. What a beautiful demonstration. Sold

  • @AudioReplica2023
    @AudioReplica2023 7 років тому +8

    QUESTION!!!! WHEN THE HELL THIS SONG IS COMING OUT???? LOL. I love the way she sings this song. So much feeling on her voice. love it

  • @GertoHeupink
    @GertoHeupink 8 років тому +11

    Nice plugin but as far as I can determine now it's a combination of several techniques I already use but with different plugins. The compression sounds like Parallel compression for which I mostly use SOLID with the vocal parallel preset. But the voiceCentric does a pretty decent job here.
    The effect you describe at 11:45 is psycho-acoustical and has to do with the HAAS effect which I often use to let the Leadvocal cut through a busy mix. When putting a single very small delay (highcut above 200Hz) about 15 to 25 mS behind the vocaltrack (in mono) your brain perceives the Vocal louder without increase in level.
    I often use this effect also to make things more 3D.
    Again.... Nice Plugin as far as I can hear for now

    • @bryantwalley
      @bryantwalley 4 роки тому +3

      It is a combination of things you already use. It just combines everything to speed up the process.

    • @kepheramanjet3244
      @kepheramanjet3244 5 місяців тому

      @@bryantwalleyand save CPU unless it uses an unfavorable amount.

  • @mcbeards1570
    @mcbeards1570 4 роки тому

    Will definitely get this plugin, just what I have been looking for for quite sometime now.

  • @chike1866
    @chike1866 5 років тому +6

    I'm getting this. Saves my CPU and me a whole load of worries.

  • @KalltuniClassics
    @KalltuniClassics 5 років тому

    I have used this plugin for like two(2) years now. It is dope!

  • @korrelics
    @korrelics 8 років тому

    I'm very impressed with the sound of this plug-in! Definitely going to try the demo.

  • @RickNuthman
    @RickNuthman 8 років тому

    I bought this right after watching your video. I have some female vocals that I'm working on that have very similiar qualities to those of the artist in your demonstration. I'm really excited to see how it comes out!

  • @fdation
    @fdation 4 роки тому

    I've been using mixcentric for a while now but I was so used to mixing vocals the same since I liked it and was used to it.So tonight I took a stab at using this plugin and it added a nice brightness but not too high end where it needed alot more compression.I still have to play with it but I'm definitely feeling the sound. 👍👍

  • @markroyrainey
    @markroyrainey 8 років тому +5

    Great song! Really well recorded

  • @marlowdurden5330
    @marlowdurden5330 8 років тому

    Mr. Greg Wells, I think this is a great plug-in. I can't wait to have one of my own to use.

  • @VoxJ
    @VoxJ 8 років тому

    Sounds really great!! Very wel (articulate) explained and informative (not just about the plugin) Thanks!

  • @AnaamSings
    @AnaamSings 4 роки тому

    Good tune - great lyrics and fabulous voice! xx
    This plugin is a bloody BEAST! gettin it today!

  • @skltr21
    @skltr21 8 років тому +2

    this is a GREAT plugin!

  • @jerryside02
    @jerryside02 7 років тому

    Amazing plugin, has become my favorite. Thhanks!!

  • @creatingbeauty5522
    @creatingbeauty5522 4 роки тому

    Very nice. The video is very informative also in how to use the plugin.

  • @RafagaCPROPHETIC-SONIC-ICONS
    @RafagaCPROPHETIC-SONIC-ICONS 8 років тому

    Excellent streamlined to go plug in! I love it GREAT JOB!

  • @elvinlewis4233
    @elvinlewis4233 6 років тому

    Love it, the track, and..the artist. She sounds fantastic! I did buy this with the N.I. Waves plug in bundle. Sounds 100% pro in this demo, can't wait to use it on my stuff.

  • @jacobsmith1877
    @jacobsmith1877 5 років тому

    That doubler is really good for making the vocal cut during the chorus.

  • @Kev0n05
    @Kev0n05 4 роки тому

    This is a go to plugin for vox! Thank you Greg Wells!! So clutch!

  • @InfinitexHaven
    @InfinitexHaven 2 роки тому

    Amazing demonstration! Thank you!!

  • @insanelion5994
    @insanelion5994 8 років тому +3

    Not 2 clued up on the Tech side of thing's! But i saw Bea Munro perform live last night in London WOW WOW WOW Amazing good luck Bea a true Star.... xx

  • @mantra3000
    @mantra3000 6 років тому +1

    It mostly sound like a really cool compression algorithm that makes vocals sound like 99% of commercial radio tunes. Which is not bad.

  • @timothyberner9938
    @timothyberner9938 8 років тому

    Man, that's a cool plugin! Nailed it, Mr. Wells!

  • @phalkek
    @phalkek 8 років тому

    Perfect demo. I am convinced about this plugin and at 99$ deal it is good. Thanks for a nice demo

  • @erock11520
    @erock11520 6 років тому

    This plugin is outstanding

  • @99MUZIK
    @99MUZIK 8 років тому +20

    Nice song!!! With full of touch of emotion!!! What's the name of the song?

    • @agybyme
      @agybyme 8 років тому +2

      Music credits are added towards the end of the video - "How to Make You Happy" by Bea Munro. Great song.

    • @agybyme
      @agybyme 8 років тому +1

      You can see the credits at 18:40

    • @Dodgybackjack
      @Dodgybackjack 8 років тому +2

      +Christopher Wang (王可森) soundcloud.com/bea-munro

  • @gobemotivated8734
    @gobemotivated8734 3 роки тому

    Great quality! Thank you.

  • @richardbrunelle3171
    @richardbrunelle3171 8 років тому +11

    It is a compressor with reverb - delay and doubler. Re packaging the wheel and reselling the wheel. After Wave total 7, nothing much

    • @svenno11
      @svenno11 8 років тому +1

      +Richard Brunette Time is money buddy! ;) Great tool from a fantastic producer.

    • @guitarvibe75
      @guitarvibe75 8 років тому +11

      +Richard Brunelle 5 years it took to make this? Give me a break...

    • @ricksalt6860
      @ricksalt6860 8 років тому +3

      +Richard Brunelle it really is that . Redundant stuff with different graphics and slight variations
      on the same theme .
      I think Waves should sell a 19in. X 5 ft , Simulated Rack Monitor , you could put it against the wall , have several of them. Clients could just point at the graphic they like so they could feel like they're at a studio worth millions of $$$.
      Man, having something like that , I would constantly be reminded of all the plugins I've purchased but
      never use .

    • @richardbrunelle3171
      @richardbrunelle3171 8 років тому +2

      +sven Olav sørdalen 100$ is a good price if you don't have any compressors, you don't have any delays and have no reverb.

    • @realraven2000
      @realraven2000 7 років тому +1

      Rick Salt it's just a time saver I am sure you could rebuild it with 4 or 5 plugins, introducing latency and chewing up processing power but with more tweakability. it really depends on your workflow. I like the simplicity and time saving aspect of it. you would have to duck the reverb and EQ it if you only had a stock reverb. you might have to think more about production choice or just use the aspects you like (I quite like the low mud saturation) and then use additional plugins to refine or change aspects.

  • @Selkii
    @Selkii 4 роки тому

    still loving this plugin !

  • @hearmenow909
    @hearmenow909 7 років тому

    Love the vocal, and the plugin is wicked.

  • @narendramahershi
    @narendramahershi 4 роки тому

    thank you sir you are great and this song really heart touching

  • @clausjuergenwalde7251
    @clausjuergenwalde7251 7 років тому

    One of the nice things of this plugin is that it doesn't shave off clarity of the original track. It's obviously not for every vocal track one runs across. The delay is nice, the doubler is useful, (the reverb I have not used) but as always, it serves the track or it doesn't. Cranked up high, it compresses the snot out of the track nicely, but if that's the kind of sound, it works great and fast.
    Apart from this (and from the fact that it's great to know how gear works), it's nice to have versions and combinations of sounds great recording and mixing pros can put their name on in plugin form. The ToneCentric and MixCentric are godsends for quick mixes, though not only for quick mixes. I can't comment on the PianoCentric, I haven't used it.

  • @withcreativeprecision
    @withcreativeprecision 2 роки тому

    Love this video and the song!

  •  8 років тому +2

    very good

  • @jalalfaruque9527
    @jalalfaruque9527 2 місяці тому

    Just WOW 🙌

  • @PolymerJones
    @PolymerJones Рік тому

    These Waves flash sales be gettin ya boy

  • @arturpompeu
    @arturpompeu 7 років тому

    awesome guitar sound! wow!

  • @d2ruben
    @d2ruben 8 років тому

    got to get both, the song and the plugin!!!!

  • @iZambyHD
    @iZambyHD 8 років тому +21

    Dr. Wells.... Reverse Flash!!

  • @AveMcree
    @AveMcree 8 років тому +6

    got it for $60 on cyber monday and love it

    • @JrsonMuzik
      @JrsonMuzik 8 років тому +2

      I run in to you everywhere in "Audio-UA-cam-Land"! #traptendo

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree 8 років тому

      haha...

  • @DrippDaDon
    @DrippDaDon 4 роки тому +3

    This song tho🔥🔥🥵

  • @Jayrawk
    @Jayrawk 3 роки тому

    What a beautiful vocal performance. It feels real. I believe her.

  • @JulianFernandez
    @JulianFernandez 8 років тому +4

    I love the other Greg plugin... Egocentric I think is called. Great stuff.

  • @jamesfunderburkeiii3143
    @jamesfunderburkeiii3143 8 років тому

    Beautiful.

  • @blacknoise6845
    @blacknoise6845 6 років тому

    She's awesome... so is Greg

  • @neytcev
    @neytcev 5 років тому

    I still don't have it and not touched it yet ...
    But as i can suppose from here, it is very, very vocalic,
    allowing to make some important detailed changes
    during the mixing process and fast sonic correlations.
    Totally put into the mix, making all needed to prepare every voice.
    Easy to use focused entirely onto the musical purpose and results.
    Could be very nice, if there are a few possibilities setting
    the main parameters for delay, doubler and reverb additionally.
    Overall, great tool by oppinion of mine. Thanks!

  • @jamesantoine4318
    @jamesantoine4318 Рік тому

    Love it

  • @annilittlebeast1750
    @annilittlebeast1750 8 років тому

    *WOW* Super great Video , super Sound, this is very great plug in for Vocals.👍👍👍👌👌👌 Amazing! Thank you so much for this great Video! Very best regards from Anni from Germany💕 💞 💓 💗 💖

  • @jefffoti
    @jefffoti 3 роки тому

    Great song!

  • @bennetjackson8928
    @bennetjackson8928 5 років тому

    wish they would add more plugins in this series

  • @1176hambone
    @1176hambone 6 років тому

    Great tune!

  • @Video-tipsTv
    @Video-tipsTv 8 років тому

    Sound great! I only wish to have some control on GR and compression. and great song.

  • @youngricostona8793
    @youngricostona8793 4 роки тому

    This song is fire

  • @A613-p1z
    @A613-p1z 4 роки тому

    vocal centeric I use it also on Pads and is gold

  • @smacaveiu
    @smacaveiu 8 років тому +1

    Nice engineering!

  • @washingtonmarques1835
    @washingtonmarques1835 5 років тому

    I'm a fan of your work ... I follow them all! Congratulations! How can I record guitar and guitar online using their plugins?

  • @CedricDvine
    @CedricDvine 3 роки тому

    Where can I Get THIS SONG right NOW???!!!!! This plugin is sweet! Gotta have it!

  • @DavidNutter1963
    @DavidNutter1963 2 роки тому

    Greg, great plugins. I have pretty much every Waves plugin. Can't go wrong. I really like this song, but couldn't get SoundHound to recognize and find it. Was it never released? What is the name of the song and artist?

  • @911truthfarmer
    @911truthfarmer 6 років тому

    great track

  • @Ericsmelody
    @Ericsmelody 7 років тому

    This is a GREAT song! I may have to get the plugin if it makes all my songs sound like this :-)

  • @matukhan7958
    @matukhan7958 6 років тому

    wow i love this song .......................

  • @w4t3rm4n
    @w4t3rm4n 8 років тому +1

    Wow! That doubler!

  • @johnwmorton
    @johnwmorton 8 років тому

    Thanks Greg.

  • @dougjames4498
    @dougjames4498 8 років тому

    Great plugin!

  • @jerrymckenzie6205
    @jerrymckenzie6205 4 роки тому +1

    Bought the plugin before the video finished

  • @garnetbey7400
    @garnetbey7400 4 роки тому

    this was/is a great song, as an example.thanks agin GREG...

  • @MSWes922
    @MSWes922 5 років тому

    I love this thing

  • @soniclinks3403
    @soniclinks3403 8 років тому

    good work love this ....

  • @dkkrecords
    @dkkrecords Рік тому

    Fun to watch but like nectar I don’t …wouldn’t want to use my delays on a track without side chaining…..thus the question is why with so much information are plugins like an all in one on the vocal track holding up in with that information and opinion that says to shift that part of production to aux or send tracks?

  • @Alex58480
    @Alex58480 8 років тому

    Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!

  • @darkvaper2010
    @darkvaper2010 4 роки тому

    MAN THIS IS A GREAT VOCAL MIX DOES IT WORKS IN REASONS 10????

  • @elcantantejr1
    @elcantantejr1 2 роки тому

    Thank you!!! La voz está tan bien grabada que suena bien aún sin el plugin. Así a o menos así no me sirve el ejemplo. Gracias de todas formas

  • @Flex1mecca
    @Flex1mecca 8 років тому +8

    This song is amazing ! I want it. Who is the artist?