Holy Grail Rap Vocal Chain | Waves StudioRack Edition

[@SeanDivine]

*edit: the 1176 hardware is a FET compressor, not a VCA compressor... sorry about that ;)

[@tripsonaofficial]

for opto comp recommendations: i'd love to see what you think about the "bx_opto" compressor plugin. It came with my Presonus interface. also would like to learn how to use it more effectively in my vocal chain.

[@JayTheYTGuy]

Caught that lol! Made me second guess myself ;)

[@cleanik7]

bro this is insane, i see a futer where i never overthink on bus chains in FL thanks!

[@kxlab_smallhype]

This video was awesome 👏🏾 thanks Sean! Recently started using the studio rack in my workflow and I can’t believe I wasn’t using it before now.

[@BigWickVic]

crazy how good it sounded with just the preamp & limiter

[@Rhekluse]

VST3 support is a game-changer for the StudioRack! I always felt like it was super underutilized become of it. Now its hot sauce!

[@dspoet1]

I really appreciate your videos. As a fellow Christian Hip Hop artist who is learning to mix and master my own music, it's hard finding solid tutorials without all the lyrics full of cursing and sex. The Lord has been dealing with me about that. Going forward, you and another guy will be my go to for mixing and mastering tutorials.

[@SeanDivine]

Appreciate that bro! As someone who has struggled with that in the past also (more as a producer / listener), glad to hear it's still helpful!

[@Mixedbyquadeyg]

Dope video universal audio has a Tubetech plug-in also

[@SeanDivine]

Good looking out

[@Jayylocc-Tha-Titan]

Thanks! I 've learned a lot from this as well as your other videos. Much Love!!!

[@stillerrufmusic]

Sounds great - greetings, STILLER RUF

[@JTFuller]

THat track fire Sean.. I love the content.. Christ all the way my man.

[@SeanDivine]

🙏

[@introoutrobed]

Exciting! This opens up so many possibilities! 🙌

[@SeanDivine]

🙌🙌

[@nashse7en]

dope video, next videos with analog plugins you could put some EQcurve analyser for us to show how the signal is affected.

[@IAMCORNHOLIOINEEDTP]

Hey Sean, your Divine Mixing Vocal Chains have been with me in my world for many years since V1. I can't even count my projects anymore, I have Studio Rack with your presets on all my tracks so often. Yesterday I updated Waves to V15 and had to painfully realize that Waves has renamed the plugin Studio Rack to Studio Verse Audio Effects. This means that all my projects are now unusable because the plugin no longer exists. I just wanted to let you know about this.

[@SeanDivine]

Studio Verse Audio Effects should replace StudioRack in your previous sessions. It will load the new plugin but all your settings will also load identically. All presets from StudioRack are fully compatible also!

[@dreamandreload739]

Sean your a legend i been watching your videos for years

[@SeanDivine]

🙏 appreciate that!

[@kurtzmillington8060]

Amazing insight. Thank u for this tutorial 🫡🫡

[@MedicineofSound]

What a wholesome song you are mixing here 💝

[@ItsDMoneyBabyOfficial]

Dope and thanks for the spotlight on the update I didn't even know. Something we all been waiting for sheesh 💪🏾

[@SeanDivine]

🙌

[@SPIIROWHOU]

Studio One 5 Professional has the Cl 1B Comp in it's Fat Channel...It's colored red but has the controls known on Cl 1B...It sounds amazing!

[@SPIIROWHOU]

I don’t have telegram

[@Harpsea]

do you have a video on how to make the vocals less bright? the vocals are very crisp and clean and im looking for something more rugged

[@JayMadeelrubio]

Love the sound and vibe of this, when is this song coming out? Great mixing as always. My question is would it be wrong to make a slight cut on this vocal in the 2.5k or 3Kish range as well? I'm just so sensitive to that frequency range just want to know your thoughts on this. Can't wait for more vids. Your channel is like a Netflix series for me. I hate having to wait for more vids 😂😂😂

[@SeanDivine]

Definitely! I make the same cut (usually with a dynamic EQ) all the time as I'm sensitive to it also... song release TBD :)

[@blehzdjag]

Been waiting for the new waves version for a brick now

[@KE010101]

I really enjoyed see you go do this. Thanks

[@Ayecartermusic]

Slate digital also has cl1b emulation 🔥

[@MsInstrumentalBeatz]

Glad I watched this. I initially thought this new feature wouldn’t work in Logic bc it is based on VST3 vs AU, but I guess it makes since now that I think of it since StudioRack is technically accessing the plugins, not Logic 😀🙌🏾 Either way, thank you! Btw, your vocal chains are the best!

[@SeanDivine]

Yep, wasn’t sure how it was going to work either! All running smoothly here in latest version of LPX… and glad you’re liking the vocal chains! 🙏

[@luvitluvitbaby]

I rock with the Acustica Titanium 1B which is a convolution sample copy of a Tube Tech CL1B hardware. 😁

[@SeanDivine]

Nice! Will have to check that out 👍

[@lostee2001]

Thank you, so much!! And thank you for teaching us with a clean example as your song. 💪🏿

[@SeanDivine]

🙌🙏

[@GloveBunniesVideos]

Great video! Thanks, Sean!

[@nashse7en]

Hi Sean, bro i rap with a lil bit more dynamics than this vocal on the video and i use different intonations, cause of that my 1176 needle goes crazy fast, should i use like a Rcomp in opto mode with just 1 or 2db gain reduction to control a lil bit more or should i reduce the attack on the 1176?

[@Aaezil]

cool chain! I usually try the DSer before the comps/eqs and after and pick one. Or if lots of gain reduction sometimes both at once!

[@supascottnaford]

@Sean, whatever happened to your old song, ‘it was never meant to be’?

[@manlust5439]

hey Sean...been a while since i heard of your videos. happy to watch this one, as usual.

[@OJAHBEAT]

GREATNESS

[@FlamesoulSatseNosfET]

why uad plugins cannot be used in studiorack?

[@kingblack6965]

Can i record througjt the studio rack plugin with neve 1073+cl 1b on vst plugin cubase 11?

[@NVRLOSTT]

Do your newer vocal chains work with the old V14 studiorack or do we HAVE to be n V15 to purchase new up to date vocal presets ?

[@SeanDivine]

The presets work with BOTH StudioRack and StudioVerse Audio Effects (V15)

[@brennensmusic]

I want to produce like this!

[@SeanDivine]

You got this 🙌

[@jemarmitchell5555]

Blessings Sean bless Christ Jesus, I love your content bro

[@SeanDivine]

🙏🙏

[@Enfluentz]

Universal Audio Has the CL1B As well but as you know you have to have thee interface to buy it!

[@SeanDivine]

Good info! I didn't know they made one, will have to check it out.

[@PaulMillz]

Dope videos, yo can you please tell me why the JBL subwoofer is in the back next to the couch?

[@SeanDivine]

The room has an odd shape and it sounds best from my listening position :)

[@erictorres5935]

Great video Sean , I just recently switched from pro tools to Logic Pro. I’ll be watching your videos to get a hang of it . Thanks for the video

[@SeanDivine]

Sure thing Eric

[@ynibangzs]

just out of curiosity, why did u switch??

[@erictorres5935]

@@ynibangzs to be honest the way they switched to subscription wasn’t good for me . I already owned logic so why not

[@mikemalagies]

Love the Christ centered lyrics, Sean!

[@SeanDivine]

🙏

[@LinkLife7]

Hi Sean, I really enjoyed your tutorial and the song!! Please let me know when you release it. Thank you 🙏

[@SeanDivine]

🙏

[@khayree]

Great work!!!!! Thank you

[@grafaelduniec]

Hi! I´m from Brazil. Can you tell me if my SoundGrid Server will also calculate third-party Vst3 plug-ins? Thanks a lot! Your channel is superb!

[@SeanDivine]

Thanks GR! It looks like third-party plugins are NOT supported in SoundGrid at the moment.

[@grafaelduniec]

@@SeanDivine Ok! Thanks!

[@claudiacomas1333]

Hey Sean so I record on fl and im confused with the whole mixing and mastering. Do i add these effects in and then in the mastering the limiter? because wouldn't i need to edit adlibs differently?

[@SeanDivine]

You would typically process the adlibs differently (on their own aux). I cover this in the latest tutorial - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYrSgaRjZbKjqZI

[@mediaman2467]

Great video breakdown. You never disappoint. I value your opinion on which is the best fit for my question. I produce my own music (rap) as well as my wife's (neo-soul). Which program would you suggest for a beginner for mastering their own music? 1. Ozone 10 | 2. SSL Fusion (Using your StudioRacks preset) | 3. Waves (Using your StudioRacks mastering presets) . Thanks!

[@SeanDivine]

Thanks! It depends on your workflow / plugin preferences - if you have little to no mastering experience and just want a quick but usable suggestion, Ozone 10. SSL Fusion presets if you want the signature Fusion sound which is very different than Ozone. Mastering Chains SR presets if you want lots of different styles and prefer to be able to tweak / learn some of the processing that's happening behind the scenes :)

[@JayTheLane]

Dig what you do Sean 👍🏼 Do you use any of the Uad plugs, if so how do you view them?

[@SeanDivine]

Thanks Jay! I don't currently... I am curious as many of them are becoming native, so I may give them a go soon and will keep you all posted :)

[@JayTheLane]

@@SeanDivine Do it my man, I'm running them native and they are great. I have the subscription at the mo. You can trial them for 14 days. They also have bundles and sales. I think they have seen the writing on the wall with Mac's and PC's being so powerful these days.

[@bantilan3065]

SR 1.6!! Thanks for the update Sean! Mastering Chain SR in this new studiorack V14, update?😁

[@SeanDivine]

Working on it 🙌

[@victornico]

When can we cop the divine mixing hat? 👀

[@NewcarsTv]

is been a time sean, i hope u are fine?

[@yungmagickidd]

Looks like ima use studio rack more often🙏🏾

[@SeanRaine]

Sean Devine. My names Sean Raine. Subbed lol

[@SeanDivine]

Nice to meet ya Sean 🙌

[@NVRLOSTT]

Bro, i have waves V14 plugins still l cant update, do you have any vocal chains for the old studio rack for v14 waves plugins ? pls direct link

[@SeanDivine]

All my vocal chains will load with V14 and V15 - seandivine.com/downloads/category/mixing-presets/

[@NolimitXDBM]

Bruh what is this song those lyrics are so good

[@SeanDivine]

Sean Divine & Zack Fraley - No Plan B: spoti.fi/3QiTl37

[@ZAY________]

Hey Sean thanks for the idea! Im curious about the order of how you have the chain in the video. Many of the famous Rap vocal hardware chains i've seen in pictures / videos would be a rack case with a - Sony C800-G / U47/87 > Neve / BAE 1073 > CL1B > Apollo x6 - - Now, in your video you have the 1073 going right into the 1176. Was just wanting to ask about that. If I owned a real 1073, I would in fact just go to the CL1B directly right? Or are all those guys sending and returning to the CL1B?

[@kingblack6965]

1073 to cl1b fuego

[@LateNightAlexx]

Hey Sean. Is this vocal chain in stereo or mono? Because I notice the Scheps 73 is in stereo i believe?

[@SeanDivine]

The chain itself is mono to stereo to allow for stereo fx, the vocal is a mono recording.

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

awesome video!!! Who produced that BEAT? Its Sick!!!!!!!

[@SeanDivine]

Thanks! I did :)

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

@@SeanDivine off well we need to link!!! I love it!! I need a couple. Trying to find a email for you. You’ll hear from me soon.

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

@@SeanDivine i hit you up on instagram

[@walissonxavier5644]

Can Scheps be used with bb tubes?

[@soundofthegardenwatc]

This is a super game charger for studiorack

[@SeanDivine]

Agreed! Big time.

[@jaysRiddum]

Dope lyrics

[@alanpaul15]

So fire.

[@jeremyg2245]

Wow Waves really made Studiorack into a necessity for everyone.

[@Thebirdfromreo]

I bought this but where is the Logic Pro template for this?

[@victornico]

Do you tend to worry about adjusting the input of plugins like Scheps 73 to a certain amount on the VU meter?

[@SeanDivine]

Generally speaking, no. Some of the older analog modelled plugins are more sensitive to gain staging and are designed to process signals optimally at levels like -18. I say use your ears to hear how it’s reacting and if it sounds good, it is good :)

[@victornico]

@@SeanDivine Oh, thanks!

[@bouniinc1309]

Shout Out Loud for you bro

[@JayMadeelrubio]

Sean another question, I was told that you cannot get a great mix that competes with other records out there if you don't use parallel compression. Do you agree or disagree?

[@SeanDivine]

No rules in mixing and certainly not always going to achieve a great mix the same way. I do use parallel compression but not in every session - only as necessary :)

[@dbstudio6384]

Cette chaîne est elle comprise dans l update 1.6?

[@perrykeshahwalker5321]

Hey Sean I like the joint you're working on

[@SeanDivine]

Thanks Perry!

[@cherrybeats7214]

quick question. On what System are u running? I have some issues and thinking about an update to monterey. What experiences do u guys have?

[@SeanDivine]

Currently on Monterey 12.4. MUCH more stabile than previous versions. No major issues with Logic Pro X... running smoothly here. Definitely backup your machine completely before the update and make sure your software is compatible first!

[@lunted]

hello, really appreciate the content! could you maybe do an equivalent for the uad plugins as well? or is it almost the same

[@MisterLongoBR]

I would say it's almost the same. You have access to Neve 1073 and 1176 emulations on UAD Spark or DSP versions if you own an interface they make. The CL1B offered in UAD site is the same as the one this video, as it is provided by Softube for the UAD ecosystem And finally, you could use any De-esser, reverb and limiter solution provided by your DAW or go with the Precision plugins they offer at UAD and EMT or Lexicon reverbs

[@lunted]

@@MisterLongoBR thanks a lot!

[@fmajor_music]

Nice song👌

[@documentingordinarythoughts]

Will this work to load VSTs on pro tools ?

[@СергейЧупин-м9ы]

How can we do sidechain in split mode?

[@UFO_808]

How much do you charge for mix & mastering for a trap song?

[@SeanDivine]

seandivine.com/mixing-and-mastering

[@UG7Productionz]

Hey been watching your vids. Sounds like you Christian Rap? Awesome

[@hottroundzproductions]

Wow! Is there any reason to not do all your mixing with this plug-in?

[@InaktiverUser]

OMG you're such a legend bro! THANKS 🔥

[@56844398]

In my uneducated eyes this StudioRack plugin seems to serve as a canvas for other plugins, similar to an aux. chanel. So I was wondering what exactly is the difference between the two? Why dont you simply make your vocal chain directly in a aux chanel? Thanks!

[@SeanDivine]

Parallel splits (no need for seperate FX aux), multiband splits, easy internal sidechaining, macro controls, saving / loading your StudioRack chains in any DAW to name a few :)

[@zian3694]

What is the actual benefit of adding plugins in studio rack instead of the mixer inserts ?

[@IA7Anthony]

The main benefits are 1. Being able to save a template that can work in any daw. 2. Being able to turn any stage into Multi-Band. 3. The Macros can be used to really customize HOW you mix. Although some DAWs already have this feature. I personally used it a bunch when it first came out for the multiband but I've stopped using it as much.

[@zian3694]

@@IA7Anthony any stage into a multiband ?? I mean, can you add any effect plugin and apply this effect onto one specific band ?? Wow

[@ZAY________]

Hey Sean, it looks like UAD makes a CL1B plugin aswell. Its twice the cost at $299.00 but, might be a good review video for us.

[@SeanDivine]

It’s actually the same plugin developed by Softube for UAD

[@ZAY________]

@@SeanDivineok so apparently Kiive Audio also has a Cl1B. Might be a cool video to do a comparison on. Bunch of folks in the comments of Help Me Devvon talking about how bad the Softube version is compared to Kiive. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@MrSkyTown]

Need your input on this, when I mix I have like my ocd like I like to literally match peaks before and after a plugin but I just can’t do that all the time lol it’s ridiculous. I do want to use my ears but sometimes I feel like I need a meter, i understand when gain staging it just needs to be in ball park when I’m comparing a plugin before and after, I just need to just have more confidence and not be obsessed with numbers and matching them

[@SeanDivine]

OCD and gain staging don't make for a great mix 😊 ...no but really, meters are useful for certain things but listeners don't care about numbers in your sessions. If it sounds good, it is good.

[@MrSkyTown]

@@SeanDivine I definitely want to try to just try to mix and gain stage by ear after I already gain staged on the way in before I start mixing. It’s been a pain doing it my way. I gain staged kicks, bass etc to VU but snares and hi hats i do it to max peak -12 since they are too loud when using VU. I learned a lot I’ve rage years and I just need to not be too caught up with how I adjust make up gain. Thanks for your videos.

[@FUTUREINFINITYWORLD]

Hey how do I get this update if I purchased the pack?

[@SeanDivine]

You can download from your account on my website - drop me an email if you need help :)

[@Trackformers]

So.. is it possible to use the StudioRack as a send mid effect chain? 🤔

[@SeanDivine]

If I understand your question correctly, you can't send audio OUT of StudioRack mid-chain, only the output. You can use a parallel split / multi-band split IN StudioRack anywhere you want in the chain.

[@Trackformers]

@@SeanDivine You understood me perfect. Yeahh thats what i figured. bought it anyway. Just being able to send mid chain with in the plugin will work for most occasions. Thanx my guy

[@sooesoss6063]

2 Thumbs up!

[@aliwhiteel4808]

Don't know if you're familiar with cake walk By band lab But my studio rack looks totally different than yours I cannot get it to upload The plug INS that are not Wave plugins Looking for help if anyone knows how to get it to do that

[@SeanDivine]

Update from Waves Central. This requires V14.

[@jflowyourproducer]

Are you a CHH artist now?

[@SeanDivine]

I’m a Christian, yep! Writing my own stuff as I’m able :)

[@bvdzh]

why should I run plugins through Bus instead of directly on the channel? Best

[@SeanDivine]

Lots of reasons :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kILSlqCahKyla8k

[@adokosut682]

which preset pack is this vocal chain in and if I have the previous version is there a free update?

[@SeanDivine]

I've updated Vocal Chains SR to include it. You can download the update for free from your account :) bit.ly/vocal-chains-sr

[@WavySteve]

Hey Sean, how many db of compression do you end up doing in total on a rap vocal?

[@SeanDivine]

It really depends! Every vocal is a bit different and also depending on if it was tracked already with some compression on the way in.

[@WavySteve]

@@SeanDivine Make sense, what would you say is the average though? 3db?

[@matr5797]

@@WavySteve It REALLY depends, wavy. There is literally no "average" answer to your question. The thing is; if the performance and microphone technique is literally PERFECT = no compression should be needed. Now, the level of performance dynamic and mic technique is never really going to be perfect, hence the reason we need to FIX the automatic levels with compression.

[@matr5797]

If the gain reduction you apply fixes your overall automatic level throughout the track, AND you do NOT hear the signal being squashed beyond the wanted sound of your music, THAT'S the proper gain reduction.

[@WavySteve]

@@matr5797 I never thought of it like that, thank you!

[@bangubw736]

The actual chain is a Sony 800 mic into 1073 them Cl 1B

[@darotm7628]

Just that?

[@bangubw736]

@@darotm7628 yes sir

[@turkiye6187]

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[@XojiyevRustam]

Hello, My name is Rustam. Your videos have given me great experience and benefited my career, thank you very much!!!!

[@edbaut3640]

Does anybody know a good alternative to cl1b for logic?

[@SeanDivine]

The stock Logic compressor (Vintage Opto mode) is capable of similar results.

[@JbizMuzic]

Where would you eq? No eq in the rack?

[@SeanDivine]

Scheps (neve 1073) is the EQ

[@motibstv]

Waves 14?

[@SeanDivine]

Yes

[@ankeviousoliver4472]

If you have a Apollo twin the UA version of the CO1B sounds amazing. It's pricy though. Nice video though fam. I'll try this out today.

[@SeanDivine]

Good looking out, Ankevious!

[@jeremiahaugust5886]

The UA one is the exact same Softube CL1B. It's just DSP instead of Native if I'm not mistaken.

[@ankeviousoliver4472]

@@jeremiahaugust5886 I'm almost positive you are correct

[@miahdona8161]

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[@ItzrealMusic]

UAD Tube-Tech

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