Thanks for sharing man. I totally agree - I just used XVox on a mix and found it so helpful in so many ways. Even using just the effects on an aux sounds so good. Really versatile plugin.
I've watched a TON of reviews for VST's and this has got to be one of the most straight to the point and comprehensive. Def buying. Very well done mate, earned a sub!! 👍🏻👍🏻
*Update* two months in and I can confirm it really is that secret sauce. Using the air knob is hands down the best feature, and every time I use it I think "oh thaaaat's what it was missing". If you're on the fence, buy it!!
This video made me buy Xvox. I’m new to making music and definitely just a hobbyist at this point but this plugin just makes it so easy to get a great sound. Thank you for reviewing this!
This is the best review of any audio plug-in I’ve ever seen on RUclips… Your thorough explanation as well as examples and practical use were A+ I purchased this recently, but haven’t cracked it open to play with it, but I’m definitely using your video as a template to help me get started. Thank you! 🙏🏾
I saw this plugin advertised on Instagram and kept telling myself that I should try it. I downloaded the trial version the the other day, threw it on the master track, and sifted through the presets. I was like, “oooo, I like this!” Then I threw it on my main vocal track, and I was sold! I bought it that day! At some point I am going to get the Pro version, but for now the standard version is perfect for the job at hand ☺️
definitely got it the first time i heard the ad i literally dont need a ton of sends in ableton only thing id need to add is avox choir and a doubler & limiter on the master
Yeah that "Howard Benson" one is so horrid in appearance wise so I didn't even bother to download, too ugly for my studio, we are all about prestige, when client looks over and sees "Xvox" they know they're going to get the cleanest vocal ever, don't want them looking over and feeling like they just invested I know into a mistake.
@@Slicktune .....I have heard all sorts of reasons why people defend/diss specific plugins.....But "Because my clients likes the way the plugin looks" is certainly a new one lol. And from one bedroom audio engineer to another, "I like this plugin better than this other one because it looks better" would not instill confidence in anyone that has ANY sort of knowledge in audio engineering. Might work on the "So I just sing into the mic and you will make it sound good, right?" types though. lol (Which is the larger majority to be fair)
dang i might cop this. I like having more control. But I also hate the process of building a vocal chain, so ill probs buy this, slap it on stuff to see if it sounds how i want. If it does great, if it doesnt then i just build from scratch or use my own chain presets
very informative - thanks! I think this would work well for a lot of people. I'm definitely more into the fine-tuning but to each their own! Your video was super helpful
Hey Patrick! I'm Gavin Montgomery. I'm an branding imaging Producer for Radio and I really like this Plug In - It seems simple enough and straight forward in its application. My question to you is would you suggest it for Production for Promo work and imaging VO work for radio and stage production Imaging? It should work right?!!?
This is awesome content! I may be “tardy to the party” on this matter, but how does this compare to the Gamma Vocal Suite? Would love to know your perspective. Thanks!!!
Hi Patrick, I have been buying different plugins for I am trying to get that wavy sound you have on your plain track. What is the name of the plugin you use to get that effect? Thanks, Hank
@@honeybadgerdavid663 vocal rider, soothe, i still use a 1073 emulation, tape, mv2, clippers, saturation plugins etc. plus i still use all my effect and throws i've made and copied oh and i still use the infinistrip
In that vocal was too much distortion not so clear vocals even in final mix just terrible it could be fixed. Well this plugin seems pretty awesome everything what you need.
Hmmmmm. That would be a great comparison video. Honestly, I feel like this plugin has more of a "2023 sound and feel" - definitely would recommend this for pop, electronic, hip-hop, R&B, etc. This is a bit more customizable than CLA Vocals and I like that. Especially with the effects. Personally RARELY use CLA vocals. From the waves vocal plugins, I always preferred Greg Wells Voice Centric. And Xvox is WAY more customizable than GW Voice Centric. I'll definitely be grabbing this plugin for the foreseeable future when I want an all-in-one vocal plugin.
No comparison. The Cla vocal plug in is not even close . I used the xvox trial and was blown away . WAY cleaner and easy to get the polish sound. .. I thought it was a gimic like the rest ..it even sounds better than izotope nectar
I would definitely put XVox and The Spirit in the same plugin category. XVox seems to have a few more "bells and whistles" (delay, deEsser, multiple modes, etc.) but that doesn't necessarily mean it's better, just a little more diverse. I have yet to try The Spirit, but based on my experience (slash full-blown love affair) with The God Particle, I would imagine that The Spirit is really really good. So far engagement on this video is really solid! If that keeps up, you can definitely expect a comparison video from me! Thanks for your comment!
Hey! So technically you could do either of those. I do think the plugin was designed to to be placed directly on your vocal track and it works well when used like that. If you wanted to, for example, use the space or sfx modules on an effects send you could do that as well.
I checked out this and a video about xvox pro. I really dont wanna blow money on getting something with so many other extra stuff that I'll never use. Definitly dont wanna shortcut myself and by the cheaper version and miss out on something potentially bigger. Ugggh annoyed. What's a man to do lol
Hey! I'm wokring on a video for XVox Pro which should be up within the next couple weeks. But, I'll give you my condensed thoughts! XVox is great but it has SEVERAL limitations that Xvox Pro solves. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to get a finished vocal (and you want to save money) get XVox. It definitely does the job. XVox pro is ultimately more flexible in terms of how you can work with the plugin. For me, it worth the price difference, but I definitely wish this plugin was closer to the $99 price point... XVox Pro has a much better and more deatiled EQ which I like. But Honestly, for most vocals I still find myself needing something like ProQ3 for subtractive EQ. I do find that the XVox Pro EQ does a nice job for shaping a vocal. The "AIR+" is nice. I REALLY love that XVox Pro gives you each module as it's own individual plugin. That alone is worth the price bump. Sure, you could throw XVox on a vocal bus (for example), mute everything but the space module and use the reverb on all the vocals being sent to that bus. (That's how I've been using XVox.) But having the individual plugins is so much cleaner and CPU friendly for the times when you ONLY want to use one of the modules. I really like the compression and space modules, so with XVox pro I've mostly just been using those. A few of the SFX are really cool too. The extra modes you get with Xvox pro are definitely nice to have... not necessary but nice to have. Hope that helps man!
@@PatrickBreenMusic Thank you. I've tried it for my show vocals. It sounds better. I just tried it for a song I recorder, but a issue remains that I still have that's present in my audio, sibbilance (Pardon my typo). As a engineer, it sounds horrible to me
Please just please. Nothing annoyed me more than autotuned vocal in this kind of video. We want all these plugin youtubers to use dry untouched vocal and but again and again.
I was not paid for this video and I am not affiliated with the product / company in any way. I had a couple of criticisms which are stated in the video, but overall thought the plugin was a good one.
You should do a review on the new version
Got you! ruclips.net/video/iB8nOpPeqwE/видео.htmlsi=Vu7CFBFH51fL3Xf6
I bought it. It's my go to for vocals. Get's me 95% there in like 30 seconds. It's a game changer.
Thanks for sharing man. I totally agree - I just used XVox on a mix and found it so helpful in so many ways. Even using just the effects on an aux sounds so good. Really versatile plugin.
What is the difference between xVox and xVox pro? Also, do I need xVox rider as well?
I've watched a TON of reviews for VST's and this has got to be one of the most straight to the point and comprehensive. Def buying. Very well done mate, earned a sub!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Appreciate that bro 🙏🙌
*Update* two months in and I can confirm it really is that secret sauce. Using the air knob is hands down the best feature, and every time I use it I think "oh thaaaat's what it was missing". If you're on the fence, buy it!!
Appreciate the update! @@tralent
This video made me buy Xvox. I’m new to making music and definitely just a hobbyist at this point but this plugin just makes it so easy to get a great sound. Thank you for reviewing this!
As none hobbyist, I have to say if you bought this, you are ahead of the vocal mixing workflow instantly. Really good buy.
How is it working for you? I really wanna get it
I can really appreciate the clarity of this plugin, i'd definitely make the purchase as well.
This is the best review of any audio plug-in I’ve ever seen on RUclips… Your thorough explanation as well as examples and practical use were A+
I purchased this recently, but haven’t cracked it open to play with it, but I’m definitely using your video as a template to help me get started. Thank you! 🙏🏾
Man, too kind! Thanks for your comment and enjoy the plugin!
I use Izotope Nectar 4 + Xvox and my vocals are good. great sound and simple for amatures such as myself that dont want to pay for engineers 💯
Always ahead of the curve. Thanks for this.
I saw this plugin advertised on Instagram and kept telling myself that I should try it. I downloaded the trial version the the other day, threw it on the master track, and sifted through the presets. I was like, “oooo, I like this!”
Then I threw it on my main vocal track, and I was sold! I bought it that day! At some point I am going to get the Pro version, but for now the standard version is perfect for the job at hand ☺️
definitely got it the first time i heard the ad i literally dont need a ton of sends in ableton only thing id need to add is avox choir and a doubler & limiter on the master
Funny how every year RUclips has a "the only plugin you will ever need" video that comes out.
Late to the party. Thank you so much for sharing this! My decision is solid now. That Peppermint song...the vocals...so wavy and dreamy! 🤩 ~J. Bunny
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the love on the music my friend 🙏🙏
Your channel appeared in my feed today, happy to see that you're killing it Patrick! Good stuff ⭐
AYYYY BRO! Such a treat to see your comment! Hope you are thriving my friend!!
Simple and cool.... honestly, for $20 more Howard Benson Vocals has more features and tweak-ability. Great review!
Thanks for the tip, I’ll check that one out !
I own both but this one is my go to.
Yeah that "Howard Benson" one is so horrid in appearance wise so I didn't even bother to download, too ugly for my studio, we are all about prestige, when client looks over and sees "Xvox" they know they're going to get the cleanest vocal ever, don't want them looking over and feeling like they just invested I know into a mistake.
@@Slicktune .....I have heard all sorts of reasons why people defend/diss specific plugins.....But "Because my clients likes the way the plugin looks" is certainly a new one lol.
And from one bedroom audio engineer to another, "I like this plugin better than this other one because it looks better" would not instill confidence in anyone that has ANY sort of knowledge in audio engineering. Might work on the "So I just sing into the mic and you will make it sound good, right?" types though. lol (Which is the larger majority to be fair)
@@calebhohneke8482 yeah..
My only thing is it sounds like your vox have already been auto tuned. I would like to hear it from dry untouched vocals to using Xvox
It does not do any tuning, only effects
@@oxyredrumThat's not what they said at all
@@VandalXXIthey said they wanted to hear it without auto tune? It’s gonna sound the same lmaoo
@@oxyredrum They're saying it sounds like it was auto tuned BEFORE being run through the XVox plugin. Jesus.
@@VandalXXI like I said. It’s going to sound the same, it’s ONLY effects 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
Definitely slapping this on bg vocals and adlibs,nice work!
This plug-in in pretty dope, I use it and then fine tune w.e else with other EQs and Compressors, over all is Good for a starting point on your mix.
Great video. Just bought it. Works great for melodic metal too. Great plug-in.
dang i might cop this. I like having more control. But I also hate the process of building a vocal chain, so ill probs buy this, slap it on stuff to see if it sounds how i want. If it does great, if it doesnt then i just build from scratch or use my own chain presets
very informative - thanks! I think this would work well for a lot of people. I'm definitely more into the fine-tuning but to each their own! Your video was super helpful
Loved the tutorial/review. 🤘🏼
Imma put yall on. Try out cla vocals. I bought this today and it’s kinda buns I won’t lie
Hey Patrick! I'm Gavin Montgomery. I'm an branding imaging Producer for Radio and I really like this Plug In - It seems simple enough and straight forward in its application. My question to you is would you suggest it for Production for Promo work and imaging VO work for radio and stage production Imaging? It should work right?!!?
Nicely put together vid!
Thanks I have been helped I think this changes the music production
Sounds great. Nice review!
This is awesome content! I may be “tardy to the party” on this matter, but how does this compare to the Gamma Vocal Suite? Would love to know your perspective. Thanks!!!
The vocals on the song at 8:10 sound insane.
Appreciate that bro!
I just bought it and it works
Thanks for sharing with us 🙌🙌
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It is the best vocal plugin ever built
Decent plugin all you'd need is an extra eq & reverb/delay for added tweaks
Lol
great video! ty for demo and examples
My pleasure bro. Thanks for your comment!
i love the plugin and its simplicity. But like you, i had an issue with not being able to control the decay of the delay.(bars! haha)
Yeah, would love to see them add that feature. Maybe in an update!
The update does let you control delay times
@@RAWIZRAW you can control “Delay” times. But not the “Decay” time. 😬
Would have been really good to hear the plugin bypassed in the examples - so we can hear before/after.
Are we supposed to record the vocals first, or is it a post-production plugin to get the best results?
I think both Pre or post both works. i prefer to record first so i can compare the difference. With a plugin and without a plugin sound .
does it have an inbuilt vocal/gain rider ???
It has input gain & output gain.
Hi Patrick, I have been buying different plugins for I am trying to get that wavy sound you have on your plain track. What is the name of the plugin you use to get that effect?
Thanks,
Hank
Where can I find the finished song you were mixing please?
How much does the plug-in cost
It is the best one. I love it
what are the alternatives to compare it to?
I use it and it saves me hours do I use it by itself? no I don't but I know I could!!
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Thanks for sharing your experience 🙌🙌
May Ｉask what else plug-ins do you use？
@@honeybadgerdavid663 vocal rider, soothe, i still use a 1073 emulation, tape, mv2, clippers, saturation plugins etc. plus i still use all my effect and throws i've made and copied oh and i still use the infinistrip
This is a great plugin...Thanx Man
great review.. but can you cut 200hz from your microphone? too boomy lmao thanks
In that vocal was too much distortion not so clear vocals even in final mix just terrible it could be fixed. Well this plugin seems pretty awesome everything what you need.
So I'm assuming this vst doesn't have a gate?
Yeah this plug-in is crazy.. very convenient
I‘ve got it and it‘s very, very good for my needs!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing with us!
This or CLA Vocals?
Hmmmmm. That would be a great comparison video.
Honestly, I feel like this plugin has more of a "2023 sound and feel" - definitely would recommend this for pop, electronic, hip-hop, R&B, etc. This is a bit more customizable than CLA Vocals and I like that. Especially with the effects.
Personally RARELY use CLA vocals. From the waves vocal plugins, I always preferred Greg Wells Voice Centric. And Xvox is WAY more customizable than GW Voice Centric. I'll definitely be grabbing this plugin for the foreseeable future when I want an all-in-one vocal plugin.
This
No comparison. The Cla vocal plug in is not even close . I used the xvox trial and was blown away . WAY cleaner and easy to get the polish sound. .. I thought it was a gimic like the rest ..it even sounds better than izotope nectar
@@biggerthanhiphop7641Thanks for sharing! Really helpful
@@biggerthanhiphop7641 Hmmm are u serious?
to me it just sounds like it goes from regular then when you add plug in it just gets louder
Is this like Spirit by Cradle? I think that would be a good comparison video.
I would definitely put XVox and The Spirit in the same plugin category. XVox seems to have a few more "bells and whistles" (delay, deEsser, multiple modes, etc.) but that doesn't necessarily mean it's better, just a little more diverse.
I have yet to try The Spirit, but based on my experience (slash full-blown love affair) with The God Particle, I would imagine that The Spirit is really really good.
So far engagement on this video is really solid! If that keeps up, you can definitely expect a comparison video from me! Thanks for your comment!
@@PatrickBreenMusic np, cause ive been debating for a few weeks which one to get. I have cla vocals right now but its time to graduate.
@@Rio-uv1gs yessir, definitely upgrade that CLA!!
Is This Plugin Compatible With Adobe Audition?
Special Sauce!
Does this work on mixcraft as a thirdparty plugin?
How would you compare to Nectar 3?
This is way better than Nectar. I have both.
@@amitabhaelliott Thank you. I ended up purchasing. It's very cool.
Thanks for sharing, very helpful! I don't use Nectar 3 so I can't weigh in, but appreciate you doing so!
Ok I just bought this but on the reverb and delay section I don’t see the time signatures 1/4 1/8 1/16 how do I see it pop up on my xvox
I'm just wondering where to insert this plugin, directly to vocal chain or to send !?
I hope someone could answer 😢
Hey! So technically you could do either of those. I do think the plugin was designed to to be placed directly on your vocal track and it works well when used like that. If you wanted to, for example, use the space or sfx modules on an effects send you could do that as well.
Did you record this with that mic too?
Patrick,
What plugin are you useing to change your voice? If not a plugin how did you change your voice? Thanks
Vocal Formant shifter + reverb. Little Alter Boy is the plugin I use for vocal manipulation.
@@PatrickBreenMusic thanks
I can not no matter what I try find this plugin in my effects
Nice track of Javi ..Song on Spotify or any other streaming site ?
Appreciate that! We just finished that one. Dropping in January!
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Can you show it wirhout your vocal bus
Which daw do you guys use along with this?
Any
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how do i find the first song "only lover" by javi, its not on spotify
Appreciate you! That one is dropping end of Jan / early Feb. We’re just wrapping up the mix! Excited to share this one, it came out great!!
Nice vid. I really like the song who made it?
Thanks for your comment! The artist is Chandler J. He's linked in the video description 🙂
This was fire!!!!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥#PatrickBreen I think my son would love this!!!!💯💯❤👍💪
How do you usually put auto tune on with this plugin? is it the first on your chain or below this?
Usually people put AutoTune first because you want to compress and eq the correct pitch, sibilance & tones.
I checked out this and a video about xvox pro. I really dont wanna blow money on getting something with so many other extra stuff that I'll never use. Definitly dont wanna shortcut myself and by the cheaper version and miss out on something potentially bigger. Ugggh annoyed. What's a man to do lol
Hey! I'm wokring on a video for XVox Pro which should be up within the next couple weeks. But, I'll give you my condensed thoughts!
XVox is great but it has SEVERAL limitations that Xvox Pro solves. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to get a finished vocal (and you want to save money) get XVox. It definitely does the job.
XVox pro is ultimately more flexible in terms of how you can work with the plugin. For me, it worth the price difference, but I definitely wish this plugin was closer to the $99 price point...
XVox Pro has a much better and more deatiled EQ which I like. But Honestly, for most vocals I still find myself needing something like ProQ3 for subtractive EQ. I do find that the XVox Pro EQ does a nice job for shaping a vocal. The "AIR+" is nice.
I REALLY love that XVox Pro gives you each module as it's own individual plugin. That alone is worth the price bump. Sure, you could throw XVox on a vocal bus (for example), mute everything but the space module and use the reverb on all the vocals being sent to that bus. (That's how I've been using XVox.) But having the individual plugins is so much cleaner and CPU friendly for the times when you ONLY want to use one of the modules. I really like the compression and space modules, so with XVox pro I've mostly just been using those.
A few of the SFX are really cool too.
The extra modes you get with Xvox pro are definitely nice to have... not necessary but nice to have.
Hope that helps man!
@@PatrickBreenMusic Thank you. I've tried it for my show vocals. It sounds better. I just tried it for a song I recorder, but a issue remains that I still have that's present in my audio, sibbilance (Pardon my typo). As a engineer, it sounds horrible to me
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What autotune do you use?
Auto tune pro. You?
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ok your video make me buy this lol
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i would buy it if it did the Cher thing
LOL, you mean AutoTune? This doesn't do auto tuning but does everything else.
@@morsymusic LOL thanks
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i had it for free
reminds me of LIfeline
I haven't tried that one, how is it?
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Sounds Worth $80. For a solo artist who is not a professional producer.
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Please just please. Nothing annoyed me more than autotuned vocal in this kind of video. We want all these plugin youtubers to use dry untouched vocal and but again and again.
Not exactly Rock and Roll.
Get a good singer and take the auto tune off. Yes it's a good VST.
Seems like you're really trying to make it work, with very little criticism.
Is this an Ad?
I was not paid for this video and I am not affiliated with the product / company in any way. I had a couple of criticisms which are stated in the video, but overall thought the plugin was a good one.
sounds like everything that's out there zzzzzzzz
look dude we are in 2024 right now and I am sorry but a pitch shifter it is nothing new... So !!!! NEXT !!!! Your review sucks !!!