Is UA Topline Vocal Suite THE ONLY VOCAL Plugin You Need? - BEST PRO VOCAL PLUGIN

So glad we made it to 2024 where music production videos have actual good music

[@garykramermusic]

100% I saw a Safari pedals ad with Bradley and was fully sold based on his song and production. Absolutely killer vocals too.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

YO! Means a lot, the music comes first!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

@@garykramermusic Appreciate that, they went crazy with running that ad, even I see it ever other scroll! haha

[@justsomeguy1074]

You can get this and another plugin for $79 right now! I think I'm going to get it!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

🔥

[@yaaseensadan5936]

Maaaan just because of you're energy alone I've subscribed☺ of course the knowledge is really appreciated and it's great to watch an expert giving game and quality content! Love from South Africa

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Heeeey!! Good to have you here! 🥂

[@ThiagoCarthi_]

I'm very happy to see this video and learn about its content! I laughed so hard at your funny comments. A hug from Brazil

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Heeeey!! Cheers bruddah!

[@MusicChannel-rf5zz]

The pitch tuner , delay & reverb is really good on this.

[@trevorellis-guice5794]

That formant mixing is huge

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Yo! I LOVE that trick, I used it in my song “Stolen Love” and it just sounds super dope…

[@skirmantasstankevicius458]

OMG! This is such a cool plugin. Downloading this right now on UA Connect as I watch this video! Pumped! Thank you for a superb review. And I second all the comments about the music. Great music in your channel! Subscribed!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

@@skirmantasstankevicius458 heeeey!! Appreciate you, have fun with it!

[@toddcollins6746]

How do you feel about the tuner on this thing relative to others? Better? Worse? Similar?

[@Danksta02]

This seems like the perfect plugin for writing and scratch vocal sessions. Just take the production out of the space and get the vocals to fit the vibe so creativity can flow. As an Apollo owner, it is odd to see the new plugins be native only. I guess they don't love their old hardware users anymore. Might be time to take the hint and finally upgrade to RME.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

@@Danksta02 EXACTLY!! Build out preset chains super fast for different vocalists… No more fumbling around in sessions with 15 plugins/ sends/ etc to record!

[@MyDadsRadio]

Thank you for this awesome overview of topline! I started playing around with it this week and was a little confused and you did a very nice job of going over the various UI elements and showing off what all the different options are. Looking forward you implementing this into my workflow!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Really happy to help! Thanks for dropping by!

[@steveweilhart2359]

nice demo have this plugin with UAD spark package - you picked up on the little hidden parameter adjusters which helps guys like me cut to the chase when I start to demo and see if it's something I can use - sounds good my mixes are pretty aggressive rock/metal not much reverb used mostly delays for ambience (reverbs mud up the mixes to much) like the ducking module though

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Oh yea, the filters and ducking are your friends in that style for sure

[@jamalcole1985]

13:44 "sweet honey butter on the biscuit" 😂

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Making me hungry...

[@jamalcole1985]

@RadiumRecordsHollywood 🤣 you had me rollkn bro! You in California?

[@Peter-gu9ph]

Very entertaining and informative! Love your style!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Yo! Thanks for stopping by!

[@lexmasbeats]

Would you recommend the UAD 6176 Premamp with the UA Topline Vocal Suite? The Mic I'm currently using is the Lewitt LCT 440 Pure

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Sounds like a good combo, but it really depends on vibes you're going for...

[@DDC-12]

Fantastic video ‼️💯👍🏿👍🏿 Next plugin on the list for sure.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Enjoy!!

[@tommykib]

Great enthusiastic and informative musical review! Thanks!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Hope it was helpful!

[@georgepalmer7118]

Bought it before you finished. And thanks for the lessons embedded. Loved the 20-40 ms on the pre. Thanks again.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Happy to help fam! Let me know how it goes, I was thinking about making some vocal presets for this one and sharing them!

[@TIONIST.]

Unsolicited advice here: It is usually a terrible idea to purchase a plugin without previously trying it yourselfs first. As good as a plugin may be, you don't know if the plugin causes issues on your PC, CPU usage, if it really is a upgrade from your existing plugins collection and or if it even fits your workflow. Most companies offer 7-30 days demos I advice you to ALWAYS use to full length cause you may not use the plugin at all after just 10 days but now you wasted 200 bucks. Just tryna save someone from buyer's remorse.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

@@TIONIST. We really appreciate your advice. Thanks.

[@xander9768]

oh do it that’d be amazing​​⁠

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

@@xander9768 Yea, I want to release a pack of presets for it for free.

[@OneDeeep]

Xvox pro or this? What’s your recommendation?

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Give me some time with Xvox pro and I’ll let you know…

[@montblackmusic6908]

I think the plugin is overall good but the tuner has a weird algorithm. I would use Antares instead. Anyway, it's always a pleasure to watch a master at his craft, thanks Brad for all the tips you are always giving us!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Have you tried it out??

[@andykongmusic]

What a SICK song!!! Plugin looks 🔥 too.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

It's super dope and fun to use.

[@elijahkevinbradfordsisk]

Great stuff! Thanks for the video. Hope more people will see this!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Hey! Cheers! Appreciate it.

[@MrDroig]

i'm sold!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

They got crazy deals going on with their bundles rn… Definitely take advantage of

[@TheraRhymes]

Wow, thanks for the demo :D, Just subscribed!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

@@TheraRhymes cheers! Welcome

[@amusik7]

Cool to see you working on LUNA!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

I'm actually working in Logic Pro here on this video... I typically work in Logic or Pro Tools

[@G.B.803NYC]

Do you have to be connected to the internet to use UD plugins?

[@manthematiks]

Great video, thanks! Can you say how this compares to The Spirit by Cradle?

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

I'd say Spirit is much more limited... Spirit also sounds more "POP" to me.

[@blindjoemusic]

So glad I found your channel Bradley… Top-notch work and I love your energy! Keep it up!🤠🎶

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Cheers fam! Thanks for stopping by!

[@getchofficiel]

Thanks Bro! Good to see u

[@Darkest_of_Winter]

Dude... sub'd for this video alone! I really like how you took a lot of time to explain and EXPLORE the plugin.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

So glad you got that! I wanted to make this more of a "vocal production"/ mixing video, rather than JUST reviewing the plugin. Appreciate you stopping by!

[@IndigoBeatz]

Lovely plugin the've made there .. and love your energy and vibe brother 🙌🔥

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Cheers fam! Hope you got something out of the video

[@ritla4169]

This plug in is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

You messin with it yet? I've already got some dope presets stored... Super easy to get into a writing session fast.

[@ritla4169]

@@RadiumRecordsHollywood yes sir

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

@@ritla4169 Sooooo good. I'm loving the analog saturation and delay/ reverb the most

[@jeremyg2245]

This was a really great video!! Thank you!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Thanks for showing love! Making these videos is not just a one-click type process and I appreciate the love!

[@martinalvarezpizzo]

Great review! Thanks!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Cheers!

[@cmajornine5767]

Does the software generate any harmonies? 😊

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Nah… I mean you could create harmonies by duplicating the track and using the pitch shifting/ format shifting if you wanted to…

[@tyandthetymebenders6317]

Important question, I have melodyne and Anteres autotune. Why should I buy this?

[@blulacez4421]

Hey Bradley, thanks for the demo! Just subscribed!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Cheers! Good to have you

[@kingblack6965]

wwhere did yo buy your mic stand and whats the price>

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Just a basic boom mic stand, grab one off amazon!

[@STOLGUITARS]

Very cool just found your channel TY

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Heeeey! Great to connect 🫡

[@rawmaterial9679]

plugin is pretty good on 808s and melodies

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Oh yea! Good call, bet the saturation is amazing on 808s

[@josrud8939]

Remind me of XVOX plugin which does similar job. Even better.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Haven't really dove into XVOX, but it seems to be leaning more into polished pop vocals/ EDM/ Rap stuff... Not "Analog" emulating.

[@Spineloro]

@@RadiumRecordsHollywoodyep, that's right. I recently purchased Xvox Pro and suite, they are great, love it ! Their tuner is just awesome, the best for me ! But it looks like UAD brings other stuff here, I'll have a try. Price is quite correct. Thxs !

[@SouthPhilly28th]

Great vid!!!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Cheers!

[@beat2009]

Love your shirt :)

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Thanks fam

[@JayHartMusic]

Dope video but when will the featured song be finished? I like it a lot

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

hey!! Working away on it... It's a vibe for sure, always excited to drop new music!

[@JayHartMusic]

Definitely a vibe can’t wait to hear the finished product 🔥

[@Dramatello]

I love how with the years I bought a whole bunch of plug-ins, special character stuff and some for vocals. but then THIS comes out and it basically sh*ts on all the other plug-ins i bought and does it all in one thing.

[@Blankscale]

man you funny bro i love watching your videos

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

I appreciate the kind words fam. Means a lot!

[@Truth.Williams]

Currently, you can get two UAD plugins for 79 bucks including this one. And you get a 3rd plugin free.

[@xander9768]

Right when I buy the spirit lol. Using the demo of this and am def gonna buy it, but in your personal opinion would u ever use this and the spirit together? Or do u think this is just totally better and I basically just bought the spirit for no reason lol. Great video great content my man

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

I like both! The spirit is definitely more POP oriented. Topline is a bit more well rounded

[@dspoet1]

Dope video

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Cheers! Thanks for stopping by!

[@samsonlovesyou]

How's the CPU consumption? I wish they'd make their new plugins available for DSP.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Doing great on my M1 Max mac studio!

[@hertimk6868]

As always - love your video - so entertaining!! The song is fire! And I love the Plugin so far! But - no DSP support. Come on UA - why?? 😟

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Thanks dude, I appreciate you taking the time. Yea, I'm not sure what the plan is for the future of DSP with UA... We shall see!

[@kboogie2323]

good tips even if you dont have Topline.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

That’s what’s up!

[@jackveranda]

Looks great.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Sounds great too!

[@kernjames]

Nicely done, informative video. But what bugs me is that the Key Finder didn't export the Key to the Suite. It costs a lot and everything ought to work on it, for the price.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Yes, and it’s a known issue with Logic Pro only… I was informed that if you press play, the key finder exports directly to the suite. BINGO!

[@kernjames]

@@RadiumRecordsHollywood I found a video where a guy showed how to do it. You did a great job on your video!! You have a wonderful enthusiasm in your videos.

[@elcantantejr1]

Could you probe the free plugin vocal menace? Thank!

[@ArtistNewsic]

Great 👍✌️

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Cheers!

[@leonardogriego]

Love this plugin but I think I like your old version better. I think you used too much reverb and compression. Maybe just a tiny reverb with shorter decay would have been enough. Just my two cents. Great tutorial tho

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Well yea... I just want to make sure people can actually get a real sense of what the plugin sounds like.

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

THANKS MUCH, SUBBED!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Cheers! Great to have you!

[@scottrhoden]

Love the video. My friend Jeffy G (KZbinr) is doing a review, too. Do you offer Zoom mentoring. I’m getting ready to lay down some vocals, have more tools than skills. Oldest story in the book. 😅

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Hell yea! Cheers!

[@scottrhoden]

@@RadiumRecordsHollywood Cheers back at ya’! Does that mean you do Zoom mentoring, too?

[@lazar.vision]

just lay em down G, and then do it again and again and yet again... listen, implement, have fun!!!

[@straighttrippingmusic]

Howd you achieve those drums on the track?.. Vst?

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Nah, just a drum loop on this one so far

[@korayyetim5248]

perfect video

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Hope if was helpful!

[@Rio-uv1gs]

Xvox vs Topline vocal suite (Uad)

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Would be a great shootout! I'll see what I can do...

[@mofateam1]

XVOX wins, more features and better price...

[@Rio-uv1gs]

@@mofateam1 xvox or xvox pro?

[@andyrich7087]

schönes Lied digga

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Thanks fam!

[@scottfaircloff9530]

excellent!!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Super slick!

[@DreRenard-k8n]

The tuner needs some work, I won’t be buying it until they drop the price to around 50 bucks..

[@anemoia980]

Today 79 dollars for two plugins including this one.

[@nikolafeve]

the plugin is pretty good in every aspect except for the tuning which is really bad, but the pitchshift is good. the eq section is too much simplified IMO and the lack of FTA is a miss

[@stevenlujanrodriguez5163]

I neeeeeeeeeeeeeeddddddddddddd 🎉🎉🎉🎉😢

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

So dope… Grab it while it’s 50% off

[@stevenlujanrodriguez5163]

@@RadiumRecordsHollywood I'm waiting for them to put it at 49 dollars jejejeje

[@jannhewi]

So you have many videos with waves now uad 😂 Good for you 😊

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Well... I use these plugins for real, not just trying to sell people on stuff I don't use on my own records.

[@iamtheband]

This looks like Xvox Pro to me. Hmm...

[@Rio-uv1gs]

If you had regular xvox would upgrade or get topline?

[@becominghuman3561]

I thought it sort of looked like izotope nectar too

[@cholkymilkmirage4984]

why tf is the modulation so fucking good on this pluging. I dont need any of that shit ont he plugin but that modulator is so fuckingg good id get it just for that lmao

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

The effects section is like having a rack of dope effects, they all sound really really good.

[@Americafirst1984]

I want this plugin so bad but it's soooo cpu heavy! Shoots my cpu into the red when i open it and have no other plugins open 💔

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

That’s weird and not normal… What kind of computer are you running it on?

[@Americafirst1984]

@RadiumRecordsHollywood ​Really? I wonder if there's something going on. I figured that was maybe normal for that plug-in. I'm running a nicer HP laptop, Windows 10, pro tools 12, i7 with 16gb. I can run a bunch of large plugins no prob. Any tips on what I should look into to make that vocal suite run better?

[@mauricemoore.]

UADx compatible??

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Absolutely. And included in the spark plugin bundles

[@antoniolausinrabelo6142]

This plug in created for volt users

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Oh yea! I see the similarities for sure

[@randylahey2953]

Yep

[@bigbear2287]

it’s out of price range for Volt users through😂

[@kazbj9265]

So non volt users should back off?😢

[@clydewilliams7061]

Great great video! And very informative. I agree with other comments on the tuner as well. It’s very choppy and harsh.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@IntheDAW]

honestly its a great plugin but the tuner is kinda bad quality. UAD already has a official auto tune plugin and i get why they added one on this but they should have worked with antares for the tuning portion.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Have you tried it or you just speculating here?

[@carldubcats3385]

I like UA plugins but I work in a studio without an internet connection and about 70% of my UA plugins don't work when I am in the studio. I have stopped using them and wouldn't buy them again unless I figure out how to use them without internet. I heard you can get an ilock usb that let's you use them without internet but they cost $50. That is one of the most expensive usb sticks in the world. When I buy plugins, I expect them to work without extra costs. It's a big shame because I like some of their plugins but I love working in a studio without internet and distractions even more.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Do your thing.

[@evieruth01]

Can put the efx on a bus

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

@@evieruth01 oh hell yea!

[@bAnTuLuMpEnN]

BRO nice review

[@TIONIST.]

I get the idea of a "Vocal Strip", but what's the point of this if I get a better sound, more paramaters, preciser control and the ability to use multiple compressors & EQ in series with overall less CPU usage by using individual plugins, that just specialize in just one thing? Guys it's not that hard, just learn your plugins.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

I think that's the point 100%... To have something that you can open 1 instance of and not get lost in all that tech you're talking about. I love something like this for a writing session/ tracking vocals and getting a good vocal sound QUICK and easy. No extra plugins, no CPU stutters, no bs. just the stuff I need for a vocal.

[@mofateam1]

It´s all about milking the beginners...

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

@@mofateam1 Or does it help beginners?

[@johnplainsong9769]

$400???? *choke* Even the sale price at $199 is whacked. Maybe if you didn't own any other plugins there might be value. But I feel like, with these all-in-one vocal plugs, the vocal chain components are too danged limited compared to using dedicated single-function plug-ins.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Wow! You can always go buy a 1176 hardware unit for $3,000... Since with did this crazy entitlement happen in music production and audio engineering? It used to cost HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars to have these tools. And btw, you can get ALL the spark plugins, including this one for less than 20 bucks a month... You got so many options, why complain?

[@steff4602]

@@RadiumRecordsHollywoodmate, I like your videos! But are you honestly telling us that you are mixing with this in your productions? Sounds more like a little UAD sponsoring, at least your comment sounds like you are a UAD Salesman.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

@@steff4602 I’ve been using UAD plugins for 15 years now… I like them and will continue to use them to make records. I take your “sales man” comment as a compliment btw, thank you!

[@96MAKBeats]

@@RadiumRecordsHollywoodtrue that! say it again! 😏🦾

[@roberteismann1929]

Ah, another Nectar clone.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Definitely not Nectar... I'd say it sounds almost opposite of nectar. Both great tools

[@breitbanddesign]

Rather keep on using all the single plugins i have to build up the vocal chains i need. No need for overpriced jack-of-all-trades- tool that simply intends to keep the cash flowing in for UAD … ;)

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Ah, you got your opinion... Seems like you're sold on it.

[@girlslovedonut2723]

tuning kinda sounds bad everything else cool

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

I don’t mind the tuning, have you tried it?

[@officialWWM]

I’ll bet this thing will be a cpu hog!

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

@@officialWWM M1 Max Mac Studio here… Not breaking a sweat

[@chizzulwinduh1941]

UAD have just put a new GUI on some their old plugins. You can do this will stock plugins, don't pay UAD to make a fool of you. £199 for this? Are you kidding me?

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

@@chizzulwinduh1941 this doesn’t sound like any of their old plugins… You sound like your speculating here. I’ve used UAD plugins for over 15 years and this doesn’t sound like anything they’ve made. It also comes in their spark stuff for $20/mo if you’re worried about price.

[@grungefire]

Nope. Best not waste money on this.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

Why would you think it's a waste? The effects and tuning, formant shifting, pitch shifting alone are worth the price...

[@grungefire]

@@RadiumRecordsHollywood I believe you have a plethora of plugins in your arsenal. I may not have as much as you do, but I do have a few that already do what this can do. Would you say that this can do what the others that can already do what this can do, better? It is streamlined, I’ll give you that. But it’s not the first. I personally feel that the guitar amp emulations from UA are a better way to spend your money.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

@@grungefire I think with plugins and any sounds/ gear/ etc... It comes down to colors, textures, timbres. NOTHING sounds EXACTLY the same and the longer you do this and deeper you dive into the art of music production, you start to really feel those nuances. That's how I feel 100%, I love all the different colors and sometimes it's just about workflow as well... 1 plugin doing most the stuff I need on a vocal is an amazing writing and recording tool.

[@grungefire]

@@RadiumRecordsHollywood Fair enough. 🥰

[@mofateam1]

@@RadiumRecordsHollywood it´s a 49€ plugin (it soon will be)

[@GRedit1000]

I don't know how I got through this cringe fest. it's really TOO funny.

[@RadiumRecordsHollywood]

There's always a few of you guys...