I used this plug in on a song today. It saved SO much time, and gave a really cool vibe. I used the MIDI function to play the harmonies I wanted. It is a great tool.
I find it just sounds like a vocoder. However, when you get it for around $40, it’s still worth it. It offer more flexibility than most vocoder plugins. And, with a lot of tweaking, you could probably get some fairly natural sounding harmonies.
1st off, praying for your recovery from surgery. 2nd, that plugin is very impressive. I wonder, however, how taxing it is to the processor? Waves has really come a long way. Good vid. Thx for posting. God bless.
Thank you! Good question. It didn’t seem very taxing in my already jammed session, but I do have a fully decked out m1 MacBook Pro. (Which I have a video about that machine soon)
@@bigacreations @Sallie Morrill I've been using it with ableton live on my pretty basic i5 laptop, through a very basic NI Komplete Audio 1 sound card, used on a live session with no hitches, instant responses to commands... made my 40$ chinese mic sound way better too lol
problem: all harmonies are so in-synch it sounds robotic; for those looking for what might actually sound more like individuals singing individual harmony parts it would be nice to have those layers' timing functions available in order to stagger each of them slightly in order to achieve a more natural harmonic effect for those who desire to have that option available
for sure I've been using my tc v3lx but its so time consuming and a hassle to plug in and out of my gigging bag to my studio and set vocals from song to song that this plugin alone saves all that though
Well... If you use clarity Vx, I recommend you export that wave after it's done.. reimport the wave into a new track. Clarity VX is CPU intensive and can cause pooping and crackling in songs!
If one day Valentina finds it interesting, make a video talking about how to calculate the reverb and delay in a session on top of the Bpm of the song.
Great vid! Found this channel while researching how to get some harmonies down for some old vocal tracks. Very helpful tips, I'm heading over to check out Waves!
There’s actually an outboard pedal for live vocal harmonies called the: TC Helicon Voicelive This could totally be used for live but I think it’s too powerful to not be used in the studio, especially for RnB Pop and EDM
Great video and you got right to the point. I love the song as well. Those vocals sound DOPE!!! And I don't even know that language... Girl you TALENTED AS HELL!!!! From Your Boy Poorhouzzzzzz
Wow! When I saw your hand i got sad. I've had two surgeries on my wrist and not being able to do music sucks! Hopefully you are feeling better. Great video on this plugin. I can't decide if I want it or not. Lol I was excited about when first seeing it but it seems like the isn't much natural harmonies more voccoder. Is that true?
There are several problems heard with such a plugin. 1. it generates its own chord, which may not match the harmonic progression of the arrangement at all. If, for example, you give the plug-in a midi signal, this may be a solution. BUT! 2. The sound is too un-natural. That is, it is an ordinary vocoder, of which there are many. This plugin can be used in the case when the original idea is that the original vocal would not be natural, but "vocoder". Often I try to avoid this sound by recording vocalists with real parts.
OK....this IS a cool plug-in, I bought it. I use it. HOWEVER, not the magical fix that does everything. VALENTINA IS CORRECT.....No substitute for the real thing. It is nice for subtle backgrounds.
Great video and mahalo for posting. Quick newbie question. How do you change snapshots with this software using midi commands? I use Ableton Live Lite and would like to use this plugin at gigs.
Hi! Thanks for this nice video! I tried to use my DAW (Arturia Keylab 61 mkII) and I created a bus with the Waves Plugin, then sent it to my vocal chain... but it doesn't work. Can you please explain what I need to do ?
It's too robotic for me... I guess I'll stick with the pain staking process of creating harmonies using Melodyne. At least Melodyne keeps the voice from sounding robotic.
@@bigacreations After we played around with Vocal Bender, we created a funny song called "Sugar and Spicy Duck" that's been uploaded to RUclips Music via Distrokid. The vocal sounds real and faked at the same time... It sounds oddly real with a hint of fake. We put it in comedy cause we thought it was funny. 😂 ....so maybe harmony I may have judged too soon?
I think part of that is because of the built in auto tune and also because it’s more or less a vocoder on steroids. The “robotic” sound is just a result of the vocoder aspect. Tbh I think it’s awesome but it’s totally subjective and not for every genre
Hello, great video. Is there a way to email you? I got Waves Harmony after watching your video, but i'm having trouble figuring out how to make it work on a vocal track. Thank you.
I don't understand how to "sidechain" it. I have put Harmony on a Send but what to do then ??? I use Logic Pro. Automatically it works, but I can't figure out how to get it to work if I want to play MIDI notes on my Keyboard into the instance of Harmony.
I appreciated your efforts... but to me.. it sounds not like a real person.. I just bought the app, but after hearing this.. I'm not so sure it's real enough.. but a nice video.. But I'm country, maybe just haven't figured out how to use it.. I'd be interested in your feedback..
Hola Valentina soy un productor de de Puerto Rico y estoy en Colombia, me encantaría saber si estás dispuesta para hablar para ver si podemos hacer algo juntos en el mundo de reggaeton if you don’t understand what I’m saying let me know hopefully what I’m offering it’s interesting for your interest and hopefully we can make something together be easy🎙🇵🇷🇨🇴🎶
I dunno; you have a beautiful singing voice and your original vocal is on the money. To my mind, the harmonies produced by the plug-in sounded cold and mechanical, mostly just a single note all the way through, and didn't add anything to the track. I think the track would sound really good with you doing the harmonies yourself. Great track, all the same 🙂
Does Waves think we have no standards for our projects? Why on earth would you want robotic harmonies? I'm very dissapointted with this plugin. If they want to bring out a plugin like this, the idea is ground breaking but make it sound realistic or don't bother!
Thank you for breaking this down. After watching and experimenting, I have 2 questions: 1. Is there a way for each harmony, during the recording, to be automatically separated onto individual tracks for editing/mixing purposes? 2. The harmonies in this plugin have a very auto-tune sound. How can one make the harmonies sound human and less autotune robotic?
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I used this plug in on a song today. It saved SO much time, and gave a really cool vibe. I used the MIDI function to play the harmonies I wanted. It is a great tool.
That's awesome! Yes, I've been using it a ton as well and love all the versatility and extra vibe it brings.
Thanks! This is the best demo of the Harmony plugin. Have watched 5 others but yours gets right to the point.
I find it just sounds like a vocoder. However, when you get it for around $40, it’s still worth it. It offer more flexibility than most vocoder plugins. And, with a lot of tweaking, you could probably get some fairly natural sounding harmonies.
Get well soon, thank you for your beautiful music, general off the charts coolness and superb tutorials.
1st off, praying for your recovery from surgery. 2nd, that plugin is very impressive. I wonder, however, how taxing it is to the processor? Waves has really come a long way. Good vid. Thx for posting. God bless.
Thank you!
Good question. It didn’t seem very taxing in my already jammed session, but I do have a fully decked out m1 MacBook Pro. (Which I have a video about that machine soon)
@@bigacreations @Sallie Morrill I've been using it with ableton live on my pretty basic i5 laptop, through a very basic NI Komplete Audio 1 sound card, used on a live session with no hitches, instant responses to commands... made my 40$ chinese mic sound way better too lol
problem: all harmonies are so in-synch it sounds robotic; for those looking for what might actually sound more like individuals singing individual harmony parts it would be nice to have those layers' timing functions available in order to stagger each of them slightly in order to achieve a more natural harmonic effect for those who desire to have that option available
Hi, it has a delay time per voice function.
So, pretty much sounds like the TC vocal harmonizer in a plugin. Loved the Spanish vocals btw!
You can move the sound in pan and volume level which is great so that's different
for sure
I've been using my tc v3lx but its so time consuming and a hassle to plug in and out of my gigging bag to my studio and set vocals from song to song that this plugin alone saves all that though
Get well soon and I wish you speedy recovery ❤️🩹
Thank you!
Hope you recover quickly Queen! Love your video as always
Thank you!!
In most home studios it should be the 2nd plug-in, the 1st being Clarity Vx 😉
Well... If you use clarity Vx, I recommend you export that wave after it's done.. reimport the wave into a new track. Clarity VX is CPU intensive and can cause pooping and crackling in songs!
@@GTSongwriter I hope my songs dont poop!
@@noquarter1983 Pop
Thank You! Gracias! so far, the easiest to understand intro explaination of this plugin I've seen. I will get the plugin. Gracias
If one day Valentina finds it interesting, make a video talking about how to calculate the reverb and delay in a session on top of the Bpm of the song.
Already have one :)
Great vid! Found this channel while researching how to get some harmonies down for some old vocal tracks. Very helpful tips, I'm heading over to check out Waves!
Awesome plugin....🙏❤
Get well soon. Tons of love from TAMILNADU, INDIA
The plugin is dope I'm looking to getting it by the weekend. Besides that your voice sound good natural as well!!!
How does it compare to Antares Harmony Engine? Plz do a shootout/comparison video!
I love your voice
would love to buy your albums
you are very very talented
Just discovered your channel. It's amazing, thanks!
Cool I just got this yesterday but now I know how to use it thanks
Way to go! Do I want to record a midi track to record my harmonies?
Thank you Valentina and I hope your hand has mended well.
I feel its more usable for live shows then in records.
There’s actually an outboard pedal for live vocal harmonies called the: TC Helicon Voicelive
This could totally be used for live but I think it’s too powerful to not be used in the studio, especially for RnB Pop and EDM
You are awesome! Thank you. I was on the fence. I’m doing it.
And you did it in Logic… gratitude. Did I already say ur awesome?
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Wow! Great plug in. Thanks for this video. I'm going to purchase this and check it out for sure. Just subscribed to your channel.
That’s so cool you singing in Spanish! Killer plugin
Beautiful voice! I like the plugin, but I will hold off until they make it sound less like robot harmonies. Thanks for the demonstration.
Hope you heal quickly....by the way....what is that flat keyboard you are using??? Looks really cool.
Exciting! Just looking for plug-ins like Auto-Tune Harmony Generator , now Waves has.
get well soon!!
Good video & nice demonstration, well done.
Get Well 💯🙏
Seems like it s going save us a lot of time
Tu español es impecable! ❤
I hope you can answer my question. Can you use it while singing live? And can you add a file?
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*Get well soon*
Thanks!
hmm...don't you think the harmonies sound a bit unnatural? i think i'd prefer doing it the old fashioned way.
Sounds so robotic
Great video and you got right to the point. I love the song as well. Those vocals sound DOPE!!! And I don't even know that language... Girl you TALENTED AS HELL!!!! From Your Boy Poorhouzzzzzz
Wow! When I saw your hand i got sad. I've had two surgeries on my wrist and not being able to do music sucks! Hopefully you are feeling better.
Great video on this plugin. I can't decide if I want it or not. Lol I was excited about when first seeing it but it seems like the isn't much natural harmonies more voccoder. Is that true?
What happened to your wrist? Currently going through golfers elbow and ulnaritis. Did surgery help?
Very cool plugin. You have a great voice!!
Amazing, thanks!!!!
Thank You x
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Great tutorial!
amazing!
Awww snap 🫰 I'm the new Bone thugs in HARMONIES
Get well soon, mrs. B!
Your are the best
Wow so cool..
Right?!
When she said "juicy, thick harmonies" it made me want Chik-Fil-A 😂😭
There are several problems heard with such a plugin.
1. it generates its own chord, which may not match the harmonic progression of the arrangement at all. If, for example, you give the plug-in a midi signal, this may be a solution. BUT!
2. The sound is too un-natural. That is, it is an ordinary vocoder, of which there are many.
This plugin can be used in the case when the original idea is that the original vocal would not be natural, but "vocoder". Often I try to avoid this sound by recording vocalists with real parts.
Nice, but is it all real time? Doesn’t leave a history or record? I actually want to use it learning how to harmonise 😅
Who is the vocalist? We are doing some Cuban music…very special project… avails? Is that you? So compelling.
OK....this IS a cool plug-in, I bought it. I use it. HOWEVER, not the magical fix that does everything. VALENTINA IS CORRECT.....No substitute for the real thing. It is nice for subtle backgrounds.
How did you make your vocal so clean?
nice
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Can you use this plugin on Cakewalk?
Great video and mahalo for posting. Quick newbie question. How do you change snapshots with this software using midi commands? I use Ableton Live Lite and would like to use this plugin at gigs.
Hi! Thanks for this nice video! I tried to use my DAW (Arturia Keylab 61 mkII) and I created a bus with the Waves Plugin, then sent it to my vocal chain... but it doesn't work. Can you please explain what I need to do ?
It's too robotic for me... I guess I'll stick with the pain staking process of creating harmonies using Melodyne. At least Melodyne keeps the voice from sounding robotic.
This is definitely for a specific type if result. Not for your standard everyday harmonies :)
I had a look at waves advertisement it sounded alright not sure how the got it sounding non robotic ruclips.net/video/wG59mueE5wg/видео.html
@@bigacreations After we played around with Vocal Bender, we created a funny song called "Sugar and Spicy Duck" that's been uploaded to RUclips Music via Distrokid. The vocal sounds real and faked at the same time... It sounds oddly real with a hint of fake. We put it in comedy cause we thought it was funny. 😂
....so maybe harmony I may have judged too soon?
I agree
I think part of that is because of the built in auto tune and also because it’s more or less a vocoder on steroids. The “robotic” sound is just a result of the vocoder aspect. Tbh I think it’s awesome but it’s totally subjective and not for every genre
Hello, great video. Is there a way to email you? I got Waves Harmony after watching your video, but i'm having trouble figuring out how to make it work on a vocal track. Thank you.
Hope your wrist gets better soon 👊 👊
Does it work on Pro tools? aax?
can it be used for live performance like mainstage?
Any free alternative?
have you tried the harmony engine from antares?
Geniallll
But how do you set up the side chain?
hello can u help me how to connect midi controller with waves harmony in logic pro x or if u can make a video on that any link would also help
Make sure u restart the com
Someone help send me the plugin
@@havenrab do u know how to use midi keyboard with waves vocal harmony sidechain can u share the process how to assign and work with it
Assuming it unison also?
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I feel like Waves’ OVOX already does most of this.
I don't understand how to "sidechain" it. I have put Harmony on a Send but what to do then ??? I use Logic Pro. Automatically it works, but I can't figure out how to get it to work if I want to play MIDI notes on my Keyboard into the instance of Harmony.
@@JeremiahWept unfortunately not.
@@JeremiahWept I will have a Look... Thx :-)
get well soon
Cool as an effect, but not a replacement of sung harmonies. Like a vocoder effect.
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I also heard the overdubs of the lead vocal. It's all the little things that really make the difference.
Yes absolutely! They all add up to the overall production.
@@BryanBoliver using this tool could help you give ideas for harmonies that you can then recreate by recording them.
I appreciated your efforts... but to me.. it sounds not like a real person.. I just bought the app, but after hearing this.. I'm not so sure it's real enough.. but a nice video.. But I'm country, maybe just haven't figured out how to use it.. I'd be interested in your feedback..
Hello Valentina, what happened?
Wrist surgery. Should be back to normal soon!
@@bigacreations I wish you the best, I'm rooting for your recovery.
I think that the Antares Harmony has better sound than this. Of course, this plugin is also worthy of recognition.
Hola Valentina soy un productor de de Puerto Rico y estoy en Colombia, me encantaría saber si estás dispuesta para hablar para ver si podemos hacer algo juntos en el mundo de reggaeton if you don’t understand what I’m saying let me know hopefully what I’m offering it’s interesting for your interest and hopefully we can make something together be easy🎙🇵🇷🇨🇴🎶
It sounds very ..."auto-tune" like. Similar to a robot. I thought it would actually regenerate the vocals to sound humanly harmonic.
Clannad
suena bien pero muy robótico
I dunno; you have a beautiful singing voice and your original vocal is on the money. To my mind, the harmonies produced by the plug-in sounded cold and mechanical, mostly just a single note all the way through, and didn't add anything to the track. I think the track would sound really good with you doing the harmonies yourself. Great track, all the same 🙂
How you got hurted...😥😥😥
Need it to sound human harmony.Sound too robotic.
Muy Buena Voz ill make u a reggaeton beat..
Ok, your Spanish vocals sound like JLo, seriously.
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Sounds like robot voice harmonies not natural harmonies
Harmony plug-ins never sound better than just recording multiple vocals. They all sound robotic and unatural.
This is what i also think first, for what genre is that good ?!
@@Cronsenbeatz Bon Iver 🤷♂️
Does Waves think we have no standards for our projects? Why on earth would you want robotic harmonies? I'm very dissapointted with this plugin. If they want to bring out a plugin like this, the idea is ground breaking but make it sound realistic or don't bother!
Dont sound natural, sounds like backing from AI or robots
It’s awful, I’d rather sing the harmony myself
Thank you for breaking this down. After watching and experimenting, I have 2 questions:
1. Is there a way for each harmony, during the recording, to be automatically separated onto individual tracks for editing/mixing purposes?
2. The harmonies in this plugin have a very auto-tune sound. How can one make the harmonies sound human and less autotune robotic?
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