Vocoder Comparison (Vocalsynth2, Manipulator, Vocoder V, Ableton Vocoder)

Don Diablos "Day & Nite" has a really cool vocoder section, so I decided to look into it a little bit more and compare a few different plugins with vocoder-type characteristics I collected over the years:
- Manipulator
- Vocalsynth
- Vocoder V
- Ableton Stock Vocoder
Honestly, I think they all sound really nice. Let me know what you think!
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00:00 Intro
00:30 The Basics
01:16 Manipulator
02:21 VocalSynth
03:31 Vocoder V
04:24 Ableton Vocoder
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[@d_e_e_k]

Vocoder V stands out in these examples for being more dynamic and fuller spectrum. I bet that has something to do with the ensemble feature. But yea, now that i've checked out the plugin I really appreciate how intuitive and INCREDIBLY powerful it is! I was intrigued by the patch bay, but when I looked the plugin up it was actually the advanced panel that blew me away. It has great features you don't usually see inside a vocoder plugin (modulator sample engine, assignable envelope following and lfo, and modulator effects). SUPERB! My only critique is that it seems you cannot route an external input for a carrier signal, but it's a fair trade for so much streamlined control. Thanks for bringing this awesome plugin to my attention!

[@DavidRitt]

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! Layering multiple vocoder plugins (on separate tracks) can also work really nicely. I did that on my latest song ❤️✨

[@skowdish]

Softube Vocoder is a beast!

[@alvabeatmusic]

Just wanted to say, this is a great tutorial. I'll be implementing some vocalsynth into my productions, you've made me feel creative :)

[@zedamesadigital]

Belo trabalho, sou fã do vocoder e você executa com mestria. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@wolvetica]

Late but you should totally test these vocoders on Head Mounted Sideways by Vola

[@DavidRitt]

Woow that song is MAD ❤️

[@wolvetica]

@@DavidRitt Heavy as too! great content btw!

[@smkeman2008]

i think the abelton vocoder and the vocal synth are the GOAT combo

[@kond1e]

This was really nice, i wish you showed the set up for vocalsynth. But thanks .. i love ableton's vocoder, i cant seem to get midi mode working for vocalsynth

[@DavidRitt]

Thanks! Hmm did you set the correct output on your midi track?

[@michaelcambanis1718]

Saw this on Tiktok. Nice. Maybe just add a link to your videos as a pinned comment so people can find you easier

[@DavidRitt]

Hey Michael. Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for the tip! I don't have the option to pin a comment at the moment but after some research I found out that I can write the TikTok support. I'll try that now :)

[@dennisballard]

for me Arturia full difference and polish sound

[@vivaant3867]

Nice Bro, how I can get this vocal with vocoder?

[@Wlhlm]

Vocoder V klingt so lecker ich möchte ihn essen

[@Wlhlm]

der vocodersound im originalsong stinkt gegen alle hier gezeigten voll ab

[@DavidRitt]

Hahaha der ist echt absolut schmackhaft! Und das ganz ohne zusätzlichem Processing!

[@Wlhlm]

@@DavidRitt hab jetzt ein echt schönes ergebnis hinbekommen durch die kombination vocoder V mit exakt deiner einstellung + manipulator, mit einer einstellung die deiner sehr nahe kommt. es ist ein ohrenschmaus.

[@Jpetersson]

Ich bin der Musikant mit Taschenrechner in der Hand!

[@AeonGreyh]

You should try Orange Vocoder by Zynaptiq

[@DavidRitt]

Never heard of this one, will check it out!

[@AeonGreyh]

@@DavidRitt Zynaptiq make some of the best plug ins ever, definitely go and check them out!

[@robo_aikomusic1303]

///ROBO thanks u for that clean explanation of these vocoders

[@DavidRitt]

Which one is the best?

[@AeonGreyh]

VocalSynth and Vocoder V

[@antimattonline]

Does VocalSynth also follow the MIDI like the Ableton Vocoder does?

[@DavidRitt]

@@antimattonline yap, they all have a way to be controlled by MIDI

[@kond1e]

Vocalsynth or Ableton

[@ZhaoLaw]

Hi, where can I find the full version of this remix? Are you on sound cloud or Spotify?

[@DavidRitt]

Hey :) The song I'm using in the video is note mine. It is inspired by "Don Diablo - Day and Nite". If you want to check out my music, I would greatly appreciate it: open.spotify.com/artist/7rJ7JBOVjaHiTbMxgrtiSK?si=__LgLiC_SLak5te1uw_owg

[@samuelambodennis7117]

@@DavidRitt still sounds better

[@bpv02]

What program are you using?

[@DavidRitt]

It's called Ableton Live and it's beautiful!

[@stardazemusic]

no one said vocodex by image-line?! its a 100 band vocoder!

[@DavidRitt]

I don't own or use FL Studio, that's why it is not in this video, but I hear great things about it :)

[@d_e_e_k]

@@DavidRitt Vocodex is actually considerably powerful especially considering how old it is.