Waves Renaissance Vox: Why Is Everyone In Love With This Thing???

In this video I attempt to answer the question of 'why is everyone obsessed with' the RVox plugin from Waves! Stick around as we go through the parameters and controls in an effort to understand this nifty little tool.
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00:00 - Intro
1:39 - Vocal Sample
2:25 - Resizing and Reskinning the plugin
3:25 - Exploring the parameters
5:10 - Linking threshold and output
6:30 - Compressing with RVox
11:10 - Gating with RVox
15:54 - Conclusion
#RVox #waves #mixing #audiomixing #wavesaudio #compression #audiocompression

[@paulimacschannel6725]

One of the only guys who I can actually listen to teaching/demonstrating mixing. Excellent voice and nice calm energy. Thanks man You are great.

[@XanderEwald]

I avoided it for many years of working on TVC voice-overs, but eventually caved and now it lives on every vocal track. It just works.

[@wilviars]

One of the only guys who I can actually listen to teaching/demonstrating mixing. Excellent voice and nice calm energy. Thanks man

[@KelonRush]

"If you can't stand something looping a lot, you're probably not going to be a very good Audio Engineer." - Jeff Manchester 😇

[@chrisbatacan8520]

Only thing I can't stand is not being able to figure out how to make it work lol

[@bdunn315]

With so many tools it’s easy to forget about the ones that are basic and most effective. Great video good reminder that this thing exists.

[@BodyOfPlayMusic]

Super educational, for covering compression and gating, I still solved a lot watching this. Bless you!!

[@ManchesterMusic]

You’re welcome!

[@mashi_rsa]

Please do not apologise for explaining, that is why i am here lol, because some tutorials people just assume that you know. I don't, that is why im here bruv. dope video

[@digivolt]

This was super useful especially learning the drag to link Comp and Gain together

[@unknwngamer1]

blew my mind too! been using this plugin for years and never knew that. i use this compressor on every single vocal mix

[@abhicrax]

Man i tell you,there are some Manual geeks out there 😅🙂

[@FinazzoBeats]

Thank you for teaching both visually and audibly, you really are helping me understand and leaving me not feeling lost.

[@nj1255]

A fun fact is that the vocal mode in Fabfilter Pro-C 2 (when set to 0ms attack) is almost identical to Waves RVox. Fabfilter hasn't stated anywhere that the vocal mode is supposed to be inspired by RVox (at least not that I'm aware of), but the transfer function matches perfectly. The only difference is that the Pro-C 2 vocal mode has a bit shorter release even when set as long as possible. Maybe it could be that they are both inspired by the same hardware? I have no idea, just thought that it was an interesting fact.

[@JorgeSilvestrini]

Thank you for the fun fact and tip! ❤

[@stylestep111]

Very cool, I have never heard of this before

[@ShablulZoem]

They sound nothing alike though

[@iainmcguire7190]

When you say it's almost identical, how have you proved that?

[@marcel.kovacic]

i have a pro c2 preset that nulls with r-vox at -50db, so its very very similar!

[@rodrigoherrerosdetejada7775]

Your voice is soothing and calming, and you're a great teacher. Thank you for "overexplaining", you are just teaching well. Take care and thank you once again :)

[@ManchesterMusic]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@rodrigoherrerosdetejada7775]

@@ManchesterMusic you`re welcome!

[@bivens3ify]

This is why I bought this tool and so happy I never looked back.

[@zlatkodraskovic5532]

Your videos are absolutely great, educational and entertaining. Your pleasant demeanour and a very smooth voice enhances the experience. Detailed description and flawless delivery is to be admired. Ironically I don’t use DAW, I’ve got a sound guy to do it for me, I just write music and do the programming on MPC ONE. Respect from Sydney 🇦🇺

[@marcelo_afonso]

I'm not the best mixer around, and I really need to keep things as simple as possible. This is the compressor I'm looking for. Thank you

[@Usageee]

I learnt so so much from this video on how to use this plugin, thanks for repeating the main points and making sure we take in every single detail. =D

[@adamaayan]

Great review. Great compressor. I love the automatic release on the Rvox.

[@kobuk]

I became a huge fan of Eastern Souvenirs after watching your mix video of this song. I usually use RVOX in conjunction with another compressor that has all the usual controls. I do like the simplicity and it just sounds good with so little effort. I don't get lost down any rabbit holes of playing around with settings that a comp like MJUC has.

[@SmilusMusic]

Classic plugin. I love it! Doesn't get in the way. Gives me a chance to focus on the creative aspects of mixing, not the technical stuff. Thanks for the run through.

[@nikolaybakalov8264]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! You're very informative and it really makes sense the way you explain things!

[@RadioCamp]

We've used the R-VOX every day in our radio/voiceover studio for over 2 decades (RadioCamp). It warms things up a bit so we usually pair it with a bit of EQ to tame the lows. Besides being simple to use, we're in love with the intimate, slightly forward vibe it imparts -- which may come from the fact that it was developed in partnership with Manley! So there is a tube emulation thing going on under the covers.

[@LucianoSilvamusic]

Fantastic. I mix and master my own songs. Time is significant to my work. thank you for your educational explanation. It is the best I have seen on the Internet.

[@nakasatostudios3771]

Great explanation Jeff, it is indeed one of the most intuitive plugins around. Suscribing to your channel right away, regards from Perú.

[@meltemh.2002]

Your voice is so calming. I could listen to your podcast for hours. Subscribed cause I'm a newbie producer.

[@ManchesterMusic]

Cheers dude. Thanks for the sub!

[@nyikomhlarhi7319]

You're an awesome teacher. thanks for sharing your skills.

[@TR-bb5cj]

i think that it helps beginner engineers understand the way different plugins work, which can kickstart them to dive deeper, seeing what things sound like with the basics and something more complicated. a great introduction! thank you! back to the basics and fundementals

[@beatsbybeto]

I felt that Mission Control Spaceship comparison😂 Some plugin Interfaces are so cluttered with to many stuff You are doing a great Job in explaining things !💯

[@brettjr9521]

I use Rvox and have seen it use many times but for somereason, you just explained it far better than most. I was using it wrong lol

[@ManchesterMusic]

If you were getting good results then I’d say you weren’t using it wrong. :)

[@karaokeitaliano]

I've been using it for the last 15/20 years. I believe that the bigger pro is the instant gratification that it gives you, also the fact that it's fast and dependable. This means faster mixes and more work.

[@capecrusader5389]

I have one of this..now at last i understand it..thanks straightforward demo of it..good sharing...bless you man

[@millea8]

It’s SUCH a useful “let’s start with this as a great foundation and then add to it” type of plug-in. Set it and forget it.

[@schmargle]

Yeah, I really love RVox. In addition to using it on vox (almost always), I routinely put it on my kick drum just for the gate (and leave the compressor off). I find it’s a really smooth gate-smoother than dedicated gates. One tip, especially for vox: I find I need to scoop out some low mids a little bit after the RVox, otherwise it starts to sound a little boomy down there.

[@rickdeaguiar-musicreflecti7692]

Excellent overview. Really appreciate you taking the time on this :)

[@ManchesterMusic]

Thanks for the kind words Rick!

[@randypiano11]

great job jeff! I think I'm going to pick this up while its on sale. I stumbled on your videos on love them. Thanks!

[@everytongueconfess]

Great video! Love that you use Logic as well. Thanks for the content

[@Raw_id]

Thanks for reviewing this plugin. this demo was realistically thought out and the questions regarding it's high regard by many professionals definitely is clearly evident. For those of us who mix and engineer, we want the most effective way to de-noise, compress and de-clutter the sound and this seems to do an excellent job incorporating the full functionality of a gate, compressor & limiter within three simple slides.

[@ManchesterMusic]

Cheers Karima

[@ilikemyrealname]

I find the RVox is great further down the chain, after some other compression so it doesn’t have to work too hard. And most of all, hearing it in context (in a mix) really let’s this thing show off.

[@jesperborgstrm3385]

this. last in to push the sound forward on vox, bass egen drum bus

[@nobodyspecialmusic]

Just figured this out a few days ago. Made my vocals sound like they were floating 🙏🏿

[@TheReal_E.IRIZARRY]

@Will Lewis you are correct. RVox's main goal as a subcompressor (ie. secondary compressor in sequence of the 2-bus chain) is to bring it forward in the mix with even tone throughout.

[@iamdjkoozie7635]

Agreed. Lately I've been add the RVox to complete vocal stems, post reverb and delays. That discovery has been key! 🔥🤞🏾

[@Ritzourne]

Agreed, it’s a very good « glue » compressor that is pretty cool on busses. It brings great density and nice basses without messing too much with the spectrum or the attack.

[@unathingomana4217]

i love the RVOX but now i love it even more after this tutorial because i'm gonna use the gate

[@Maxspelanzon]

By far... the best youtuber for audio stuff!! Cheers

[@ManchesterMusic]

Awww thanks dude.

[@glitchunicorn]

very interesting! I had to test this out myself and I agreee with you it sounds pretty good for how simple it is

[@squarejawpublishing]

Great video. Years ago Waves was one of the main Plug In developers. Personally they never did too much for me then they released the renaissance plug ins and I discovered this tool. It was a mainstay for years until I got a new Mac and now I have to consider whether I'd purchase it again. However, it is a mighty plug in that achieves a stellar result with little effort other than listening. From my times in fancy studios the one thing I noticed about most of the common outboard gear was that there were few knobs to tweak but running your audio through them made a hell of a difference. This plug in is a bit like that to me.

[@Jont273]

Such a a great video 🔥🔥 thank you

[@orrinbynum5978]

Hi. I want to thank you for making this video. You have helped me understand what this plug-in can do for me. This was one of the free plug-ins that I got when I bought the Waves Harmony program. I am still learning how to use Cubase 12 and I am also trying to learn how to use Waves Harmony too. You have explained A few things that I was even paying attention to in vocal recording. I thank you for this additional knowledge. I really appreciate you for sharing this information. I wish you continued success with all of your music videos and I also wish you more financial success as well. Again I thank you for sharing you gifts. Have a wonderful day and please continue to keep helping us beginners.

[@John-nk3ej]

Lol paying for plugins

[@meldaneke2752]

This was awesome thanks!

[@alexsbsantos74]

Great job! Thanks!

[@cody-wf6zp]

amazing video, really clear and easy to understand. you've earned a sub! :)

[@benbilan]

Thank you! It’s very helpful! Much appreciated 👍🏻

[@AarohShankarMusic]

Great video buddy!

[@tomassofianopoulos8957]

Well done awesome video mate!!

[@EJohnDanton]

Thanks for this deep dive! I can see using this compressor on my Voiceover work as it can do some de-breathing, too.

[@iamdjkoozie7635]

Great video fam! Only thing I would add is that the gate is most useful to tame transients in context to the mix. Never thought to use it for breathes as it would thin out the rest of the recording. To each his own and what one's intentions are. RVox is one of my top favorites!

[@BobMaulucci]

I use this plug in all the time, and this was really insightful. Lots of times I simply drag the middle compression slider down or use a preset.

[@natvelmusique7697]

Loved it !! Thanx

[@speedcrawlmusic]

Thanks Geoff! 🙌

[@willrobinson7578]

I've been using this plugin for a while now but I needed this for validation. Thanks, Geoff.

[@ManchesterMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@musicproductionclips8928]

Man, your thumbnails are next level! Keep it up 👍

[@ManchesterMusic]

Glad you like them!

[@simonturner1]

I think audio students need more reminders that simple is ok and using presets is ok. Whenever I watch mixers, it always seems like their workflows get really intricate with settings and that it's 'wrong' to not do that. At the end of the day, you should like how it sounds, even if a pro mixer would point out 15 things wrong with it.

[@theend9494]

in the end it is about making great music, it is interesting to note that I would rather listen to a crappy old great track from the mid 60's than some hyped up garbage of today, listening to the endless producer vlogs, what you do notice is, the music is crap, no matter how great your twiddling is

[@mariojosepr]

Awesome video. Thanks!

[@chilimboyi]

This is easily the best explanation for how to use RVox. wow. thank you

[@ManchesterMusic]

Thanks very much muso!

[@alfiecrous7648]

F.. I have the R Vox since 1999 I think, and I only , thanks to you, realize that I was an idiot. I will use this tool now over and over. Thanks again, this is an awesome video. Thanks.

[@robertszyler2067]

Good tutorial, greetings from Norway.

[@kevincowen8655]

C word... I had beer coming out of my nose. Great rundown of the plugin! Thank you!

[@ManchesterMusic]

I hope you have insurance on your analogue gear!

[@emiliocanton2118]

So Helpful!!!

[@GevaarlikeGert]

I always thought of it as a singing vocals plugin only, but I've actually been using it for dialogue in TV and commercials for the past 10 years. It has become my go-to plugin, particularly when I'm working with tight deadlines.

[@emachineseventyseven7164]

Good explanation.

[@johnviera3884]

at 9:41 if you uncheck “include volume and pan automation” it will bounce it to mono instead of stereo.

[@Stormsurf001]

Also take a look at the MV2. Another utility class but super useful upwards/downwards compressor.

[@the-real-rabizzlethedoctor]

I have MaxxVolume, I think it's MV2s bigger brother.

[@user-eq3nj1ni4q]

very good explanation 💙💛

[@matttorrence2900]

Jeff Manchester saved my life in 'Nam back in '72.

[@illreel5169]

Man I've been doing this in My Mastering Studio on a Roland VS 2840 DVD using a DBX DDP for vocal compression etc... With results off the charts... #GreatVid...🎥🎬🎥

[@khazar.chakavak]

Very helpful 👌

[@scottfaircloff9530]

superb!

[@insoki]

I like this plugin ,simple and effective

[@alejandrososa2310]

It is extraordinary that you have analyzed a plugin that belongs to another company. I congratulate you for putting in value the knowledge before the purely commercial. Thank you very much! and excellent analysis! very illustrative.

[@ManchesterMusic]

Thanks but why is this extraordinary?

[@alejandrososa2310]

@@ManchesterMusic I meant out of the ordinary.

[@ManchesterMusic]

Yea I understand that, but (genuinely curious) why is it out of the ordinary that I would cover a plug-in that belongs to another company?

[@alejandrososa2310]

@@ManchesterMusic In the culture to which I belong, these types of situations rarely occur, and that is why I appreciate when they do happen. knowledge first! Thank you.

[@devarni]

Cool video! I think a lot of people are underestimating the Waves stuff. The RVox also has a little exciter in it and the algorithms were originally developed by Waves for something in the cell phone sector (Waves' own statement). It's not without reason that these things are still used by many top producers today.

[@hextatik_sound]

RVox works great on many things. Sometimes it's just what you need for drum buss compression.

[@mbezobeatz256]

Thx so much sir I real appreciate Sir

[@MixingGBP]

I like the Logic compressor because I can use it as a sound design tool. I can make a bass line or kick more crunchy for example. Just flipping back and forth between all of those compressor styles is nice. I have had this Rvox compressor for a while now and never knew it had a gate, lol. It was part of a bundle with another waves plug-in I wanted to use so I never really gave rvox a try. Definitely going to slap it on a vocal bus and give it a try! The simple way is the better way to me.

[@zackatreides8025]

I usually use Waves Vocal rider and add a more colorful compressor what do you think about that? Thank you for all your videos, your calm and the super precises informations, especially for Izotope

[@tylermandelias9218]

I love how many youtubers/content creators I'm seeing with lewitt mics now🖤

[@ManchesterMusic]

It’s a conspiracy!

[@ManchesterMusic]

It’s the LCT 1040

[@halcyo]

In a world where the line between artist/producer and mix engineer is super blurry, where you want to get some good sounds in a hurry, that won't stop your creative output flow in a session, these simple design type plugins are indispensable. Most of the most famous hardware comps and limiters of all time are fairly simple as well- you just turn a couple knobs to adjust the level and how much "flattening" you want, and you keep it moving. If some super masterful mix engineer guru I send the track to afterwards wants to get crazy with ADSR and knees/ratio, then I'll let an expert do his thing. If I get technical, it's likely to start sounding WORSE haha.

[@mnmdaproducer]

tks alot!

[@davidasher22]

To keep the bounce mono in Logic you need to un clicked the Pan/volume option on that BIP tab.

[@AhrenField]

As a logic user I hate hate hate that volume and pan automation are tied together in that regard

[@Rhythmattica]

​@@AhrenField It could be because of the PAN Law Preference settings available.. It could be due to code , the engine, but I'm thinking that's why they are tied.

[@jameswhitaker4357]

and Automation!!!! Unselect it too

[@davidasher22]

@@jameswhitaker4357 it’s all one option right? Pan and volume automation? When I first learned that it’s was cool but I didn’t feel it made a big difference until some one pointed out that ever stereo file is double the size and hence takes up double the space on your hard drive. Pretty good way to look at it. If you never used mono tracks your project could potentially almost double in size. Crazy! Just some food for thought! 😊

[@Imagineyourmusiccom]

@@davidasher22 yes, to BOUNCE or EXPORT IN MONO deselect include volume/pan automation

[@IScreamedWolf]

I fucking love RVox lol. Sometimes I use it just for the gate it’s so great

[@JuanJacinto]

Best 3 Waves Plugins: RVox, RBass, MV2

[@Don_Geee]

All 3 for just vocals?

[@JuanJacinto]

@@Don_Geee No, I wouldn't use Rbass on vocals.. I was saying in general. Those are the 3 best waves plugins and they would even be in the top 10 of all times.

[@NoQualmsTheArtist]

Renaissance Bundle and CLA classic compressors are plugin classics. They just sound great, waves got them right even though they are old. I don't use much waves plugins but these are staples used in every mix.

[@von_Apa]

like! ☑ I use this one!

[@MajorqeyBeatz]

Great video, but why did you use the Rvox mono but not stereo on the vocals?

[@rashbmusic]

Thanx

[@madebyjoshi]

You explained the plug in very well but you should have mentioned the most important thing: it’s sound. I think that’s why most people are in love with this thing.

[@coreymumper2208]

I definately think this is a fast and dirty way of vox compression, but without so much of the dirty, really cleans it up! I have had this since i started production 2 years ago and i have a solid reason to pop it out! I have to agree tho, waves is not a preferred due to their waves plan that you have to pay for, for updates in the future. Lame aspect but otherwise ill be using this one!

[@correametal]

Great video. Will you be able to cover the Sonnox Inflator at some point? Thanks!

[@ManchesterMusic]

Great suggestion!

[@johnnymiller3684]

This might be a great plugin for less experienced (or experienced) voiceover artists, gamers, podcasters, etc.

[@RecordingStudio9]

Great presentation of RVox. Maybe MV2 by Waves next time? MV2 is another 'magical' vox plugin used by many professionals.

[@ManchesterMusic]

Oooo maybe. Seems like a popular suggestion.

[@ilikemyrealname]

Plus 1 for the MV2.

[@FoivosApostolou]

@Markus ffitch I wish MV2 had a gate like RVox

[@jameswhitaker4357]

I like using rvox with my uad cl1b. Hard to beat the parallel compression knob

[@ruahproduction1739]

Just wondering why everyone does not go through the vocals and turn up the audio wave where needed before compressing or instead of ?

[@Drfresh1402]

I think it’s familiarity. The Renaissance Bundle was the first Waves bundle.

[@HewittH]

Thank you for what you said about the tiresomeness of the loop. I'd go a step further and say almost any context-free, isolated 4-bar loop isn't going to be very engaging, even if it's in a style one likes, which statistically is improbable. It's good that you put it in perspective.

[@tehpeasant]

I use it on background vocals mostly, it's quick and (actually not) dirty.

[@xaviervently781]

Damn now I want some waves plugins but I’m hesitant cause of their update system… what should i do?!

[@RoboMagician]

thanks for the video. where in the vocal chain would you place the rvox as the insert? after subtractive EQ or before? or maybe after some vocal tuning?

[@ManchesterMusic]

It’s largely up to you. Compressor before EQ will have different sonic results than the other way around. There’s no rule of thumb. Focus on the signal chain that offers results you’re happy with.

[@iamdjkoozie7635]

I find it most useful at the end of the chain after your multiband compressor but I'm not against putting it at the beginning.