VocalMix Essentials

This bundle has everything you need to mix and produce your best ever vocals! It includes all of the pros’ favourite plug-ins that will make your vocals sit just right in the mix - from the iconic VPRE-73 to the beloved VLA-3A, you’ll be amazed at their versatility.

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AAX plugin support VST plugin supprt Audio Unit plugin support

A vocal mix workflow

Your guide to great sounding vocals.

Let’s begin by cleaning up your vocal tracks using the Edelweiss`72. Its expansion section will not only allow you to refine your signal, but it’ll also get rid of any unwanted crosstalking. This will ensure that you have a clean slate to work with in the following sections.
Try using our VPRE-73 on your vocal tracks - you’ll be amazed at what this nifty preamp can do! Not only will it add some vintage sparkle to your mix, but you’ll also get just the right amount of saturation and compression to make even the worst mic sound more high end.
What makes a voice sit well in the mix? We’d say presence and pressure are big factors; both of which can be achieved by narrowing the energy levels around the target amplitude. Cut out overshoots and bring forth the less prominent sections with the VLA-3A. It’s pure magic!
EQing is where you get to define the tone and unique sound of your mix. The VEQ-5 is the classic choice for creating a vintage vocal sound. Sculpt that signal for some shiny highs, punchy mids and sweet bass. For a more detailed approach, try the Edelweiss`72’s EQ section.
VLA-3A

VLA-3A

Leveling Amplifier

The VLA-3A takes aspects from its predecessor and combines it with a discrete solid-state circuitry. It still maintains the classic T4 based opto-compressor sound but features a quicker, brighter and more modern response.

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AAX plugin support VST plugin supprt Audio Unit plugin support
VEQ-5

VEQ-5

Mid-Range EQ

The VEQ-5 plugin is inspired by one of the most famous and renowned equalizers in studio history - focussing on the power range frequencies from 200Hz to 7kHz it is aimed at cleaning up and sweetening vocals. But it also does a great job on guitars and keys.

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AAX plugin support VST plugin supprt Audio Unit plugin support
Edelweiss`72

Edelweiss`72

Mixing Toolchain

The Edelweiss`72 channel strip plug-in is a highly dynamic mixing toolchain tailored for picky professionals. Meet a thoughtfully designed plugin that will improve your mix and give it that final touch it needs to approach dynamic versatility while maintaining sound perfection.

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AAX plugin support VST plugin supprt Audio Unit plugin support
VPRE-73

VPRE-73

Vintage Preamp

The VPRE-73 is inspired by one of the most classic preamps in recording studio history. It provides you with the low end magic, the super smooth high end and just the right amount of THD required to recreate a unique and classic vibe.

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AAX plugin support VST plugin supprt Audio Unit plugin support

"The VEQ-5 plugin is a must-have for that broad, sweet EQ that a Pultec is known for. The tonal shaping of a midrange eq is more important to me than the program type eq because most music lives in the midrange, and this plugin does a great job of sculpting a sound without sounding harsh."

Joe Barresi

Soundgarden, QOTSA, Slipknot, Weezer

Included Plug-Ins (AAX/VST/AU)

Leveling Amplifier

VLA-3A
Regular -

The VLA-3A takes aspects from its predecessor and combines it with a discrete solid-state circuitry. It still maintains the classic T4 based opto-compressor sound but features a quicker, brighter and more modern response.

Mid-Range EQ

VEQ-5
Regular -

The VEQ-5 plugin is inspired by one of the most famous and renowned equalizers in studio history - focussing on the power range frequencies from 200Hz to 7kHz it is aimed at cleaning up and sweetening vocals. But it also does a great job on guitars and keys.

Mixing channel strip

Edelweiss`72
Regular -

The Edelweiss`72 channel strip is a highly dynamic toolchain tailored for picky professionals. Meet a thoughtfully designed plug-in that will improve your mix and give it dynamic versatility while maintaining sound perfection.

Vintage Preamp

VPRE-73
Regular -

The VPRE-73 is inspired by one of the most classic preamps in recording studio history. It provides you with the low end magic, the super smooth high end and just the right amount of THD required to recreate a unique and classic vibe.

"The VLA-3A automatically has ‘that’ sound which makes everything sound just....better! It brings out the magic frequencies whilst smoothing things out at the same time. It instantly has that modern chart sound. It’s like magic!"

Aubrey Whitfield

Little Mix, X Factor, Kelly Clarkson

Plug-In Features

All Black Rooster Audio plug-ins are designed for high-performance and authenticity.

Authentic Circuit Emulation

Our real-time SPICE type component based circuit simulation approach allows for an accurate emulation of the authentic sound and feel that you know and love from hardware gear. Every part of the circuits has been faithfully modelled.

SSE2 optimized code

DSP operations are pipelined using the SSE2 instruction set. This ensures a high-performance operation despite our plug-ins’ very complex computations.

Auto-Adjusted Oversampling for Maximum Audio Transparency

Aliasing artefacts are efficiently attenuated using a low latency linear phase Dolph-Chebyshev poly-phase design. The oversampling is auto-adjusted to your session's sample rate to save valuable CPU power while offering the most transparent sound possible.

HighDPI/Retina Support

The user interfaces support high pixel density on both Windows and Mac OS systems, giving you the most enjoyable user experience on high DPI displays.

System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements (MAC)
  • SSE2 compatible processor (Intel Core CPU recommended)
  • 1GB of RAM
  • Mac OSX 10.9 or newer
  • VST, AU or AAX compatible host (64bit)
  • Display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or higher
Minimum System rRequirements (WINDOWS)
  • SSE2 compatible processor (Intel Core CPU recommended)
  • 1GB of RAM
  • Windows 7 or newer
  • VST or AAX compatible host
  • Display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or higher

Extensive DAW Compatibility

Black Rooster Audio Plug-Ins (AAX/VST/AU) are compatible with all major digital audio workstations (DAW) and many more.

Avid ProTools ProTools
Presonus Studio One Studio One
Steinberg Cubase Cubase
Reaper Reaper
Bitwig Bitwig
Audition Audition
Live Live
Logic Logic
Digital Performer Digital Performer
FL Studio FL Studio

This versatile plug-in bundle covers all of your vocal mixing needs. If you’re looking for vocals that sit beautifully in your mix, while getting just the right amount of authentic-sounding analog grit, the Vocal Mix Essentials bundle is the answer!

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