Waves Harmony Blind Reaction | Review

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[@IAmTeko]

I would probably use this as a guide and sing the harmonies myself. Nice plug in

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

That’s a great idea man!

[@Bashanvibe]

That’s what it’s used for especially if you’re a pro vocakist!!!

[@danabarnes4751]

Gotta get that MIDI going. That’s when this thing comes to life! I was disappointed at first, but then….

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Hahaha I’ll try that!

[@GerysCole]

IT WORKS BEAUTIFULLY FOR ME. I HOPE TO FINISH MY ALBUM NOW!

[@orrinbynum5978]

I for got to mention that after watch this video and one other video that I have seen on this Waves Harmony plug-in, I have decided that I am going to buy it and use your video as a guide to help me learn how to use the plug-in. Have a great day.

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Awesome! Look forward to hearing it in action during our monthly song contests!

[@JasonLaPrade]

The singer is great! Stop putting him down. :) I get it as I do the same with my own voice, but we have to embrace whatever beauty or uniqueness we can hear in our own voices. I hear lots of beauty in your voice.

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Thank you so much! You’re kindness I appreciate it! My vocals are not the greatest but we all try🙃

[@teashea1]

Nice review ------ articulate and intelligent video - nice production values

[@SunnyS3506]

Doesn't sound real with computer putting it in but I see that it's a backup if choir doesn't show up, it's not perfect but could work. Only 30 dollars aswell.

[@KWwest]

Fun-good walkthrough thanks!

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Thanks!

[@cawproject]

It is scalable. Top corner, three stripes. There you can switch between various zoom settings.

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

I saw that a little later in the vid! Pretty cool!

[@dimakotme]

Thank you for this video. Glad your channel is doing so well in the last year since I subbed. What's the name of the theme you use in Cakewalk?

[@DjBigRed81]

Hey dmtkot, Robert is using a theme he created called, "HSS Theme" It's a blue color scheme with white accents to make things easy to see while making adjustments. He also has another one called "HSS Sheen Theme". Both of these themes are included with the VIP Membership. If you're interested in becoming a VIP member, there's a link is in the description.

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

As DJ has stated already it’s called the HSS Cakewalk Theme! You can get access to it in a couple of ways!

[@esparka]

What other harmony plug-ins have you used in the past? I have voiceLive & VoiceLive 3 Extreme that I used for solo live shows, that I used for years.. I agree with your final statement that, for $30 bucks, it could be a tool to keep in the box…

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

As far as other tools, Melodyne, Waves Tune, Little Alter Boy, and my favorite Veiklangh (spelling?)

[@esparka]

@@Homestudiosimplifed Thank you… So many just turn on the plug-in and start singing…. So much goes into drawing a tone which can be both more believable & less downright cheesy! We will fool no one, but through judicious use can result in an acceptable level of enhancement for an idea, sketch or project.. Robert, I’d like a sesh soon. I have new gear & a little discussion would go a long way toward advancement in use. I believe my mixing bundle includes 1 hr. We could save that & add a session this weekend, perhaps.. lemme no

[@Metalpazallteway]

Very nice review. How cpu intensive is the plugin btw?

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Honestly… it’s not to bad! I was surprised!

[@Metalpazallteway]

@@Homestudiosimplifed I feel like waves has indeed improved their ballgame in this area dramatically

[@HuffwareStudio]

Been using this plug-in since it's release. I first tried the demo to see if it would be worth the purchase. After trying it on a session that needed some backup harmonies I was impressed and purchased it. It takes time to learn but once you do, it will be a goto when needing to beef up vocals, harmonies or need some creative ideas. Also a savior when needing backups in a hurry when backup singer/s is a no show. It's easily worth this sale price. Its almost as good as my Vocalist Live Pro Harmony & Effects Processor ($500) board.

[@hibitsounds9755]

Great video :) can I ask if you use this as a normal vst plugin? As i wanna buy it but im running el capitan on mac , do you know if this works on this? Thanks 🙏

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Yes. I use it as a VST but I’m not a Mac user.

[@hibitsounds9755]

Ok great thanks for the reply 🙏

[@orrinbynum5978]

Hi. Thank you for showing me how to start the process of using this plug-in. I heard from another video that the harmonies can be generated from the keys that you are playing on a midi keyboard. If this is true would you do another video on this plug-in using a midi keyboard, please. I would appreciate it very much. Again I thank you for doing this video on this Waves Harmony plug-in. I also wanted you to know that I really appreciated the time you spent on breaking down the genius of what Micheal Jackson put into some of his best recordings. I learned a lot from him and you on the possibilities of what you can put into your own projects to get an even fuller sound and variations into my own music. I wish you continued success with all of your musical videos and an even greater success with your financial endeavors with your music. Have a wonderful day. Thank you again for sharing with us all.

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisknowles64]

Great video Robert!

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Thanks man!

[@babymixswing2269]

11:27 Are the vocals on the other tracks all generated using Waves Harmony? If yes, I would like to learn this step.

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Yes and no. I am laying down an “Ooo” backing line with Waves on top of them. However, the Harmony plugin did point me in the right direction as to which key to sing in!

[@babymixswing2269]

@@Homestudiosimplifed thanks for the reply. I thought I could distribute the harmony generated by WAVES to each track. I think it's easier to make. Just like in the past, I sang a lot of tracks, and if I clicked in the WAVES software, it would be troublesome.

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

@@babymixswing2269 if you ran the one track to an Aux Track and turn down the source knob so that you’re only getting the harmony… then boom!

[@babymixswing2269]

@@Homestudiosimplifed ok

[@JerrySchneyer]

MIDI definitely DOES work in Cakewalk by Bandlab. It took a couple of minutes to figure out the routing, but it's not difficult.

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Awesomeness! Thanks for confirming this! The website says it does not. I will inform them to change that!

[@merlemiller]

Wait, how? Following Waves instructions on their website shows setting the output of a separate MIDI track to the Harmony plugin, but CWbB does not show the plugin as an available "instrument." Can you please elaborate on how you got it to work?

[@JerrySchneyer]

@@merlemiller Insert the Waves plug on the audio track. Select the tab on the very top that says "VST3", then "enable midi input". Insert your midi track and it will show Waves Harmony as an available output. That's all there is to it. The trick is to remember to "enable midi input" on the tab at the top of the plug. I believe you'll find this on nearly every plug that you wish to control via midi.

[@merlemiller]

Excellent! Thanks, ​ @Jerry Schneyer!

[@JerrySchneyer]

@@merlemiller you’re welcome.

[@thewokebreaker]

can you do a break down of mutemath clipping or burden

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Hmmm… 🤔

[@thewokebreaker]

@@Homestudiosimplifed you will love them- they broke up just a couple of years ago but they were ridiculous live- fav band of all time they had a gigantic following--- the drummer is sick and they all were so in pocket it was crazy- lot of great music Thanks! if you do you won't be disappointed. Or mutemath tell your heart.

[@agentcalm]

Hi Robert. Thanks for doing the vid. Lets be honest guys n gals. The reason us home recorders are always on the look out for these vocal plug ins is because we are on are own and don't have real backing singers. Our hope is that this kind of software will make it seem like you have a girl singing with you or several people. From what I've seen so far (and I have the Eventide version of this) of these plug ins ; is that they fail miserably. I think they can add cool effects to a vocal if your going for pop or such. But if you think this stuff will make you sound like Little Big Town.....nnnnnnnno. I think technology is still a ways off making you sound like The Eagles. Just my 10C y'all.

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Agreed, and this can be used in a wide variety of ways I’m sure! Maybe once I’ve had time to actually know the plugin I will make some better sound examples.

[@aquaticborealis4877]

It’s a bit unnatural sounding. If you recorded your vocals a couple of times, brought those together, then used this plug-in, it would probably be better. Without auto tune. Routing instrument sounds through it could also be interesting.

[@MikeMcDonald32]

couldnt get anything i needed not much of a deal for me

[@rikj]

Looks like Imogem Heap ☺

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Uh… thanks?

[@deanwells501]

I think what it comes down it is, while it would be amazing to have a solid harmony generator for vocals, the bottom line is they all sound like shit, no matter how much you hope they don't. Which is disappointing, because it would be amazing to have one that sounded natural and usable.

[@ronmarek1548]

You did wrong since the very beginning. First. Make sure to know in wich key is you audio sourse. In other words. In which key you sang. In this case I hear you sang in the key of A Minor. KNOWING that. Then insert the waves harmny. That's not all. Before trying to harmonize with the plugin. PUT the right KEY in the pluging before anything. In this case your "Hello darkness my old friend" audio is in the key of A Minor. So, WHY the hell are trying to harmonize it in C or F Major or D Minor? big mistake.. Those aren't the key. That's the reason your harmony trying sounded ridiculously awful. If you would have put in A Minor (being specific). It would have sounded glorious. You know. Every song has his own key tuning. Have a great music time.

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Thanks man! I appreciate your insight. Please buy the plugin with the link I’ve provided and make a follow up video for this! That would be awesome!

[@MrMikomi]

No no no. Uck! That said, a billion bedroom producers who can't be bothered to learn harmony will probably be interested in it.

[@portiamartinez9002]

Just want to say hello 👋 have good night - iamlight iamlove iamtruth iamtrust iamgratitude Iam 🤗 🥰 💖

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Yes you are, as am I!

[@amitabhaelliott]

To be honest, this Plugin is terrible for natural sounding harmonies. It's good for anything but natural sounding harmonies.

[@Homestudiosimplifed]

Hahaha I have heard some better examples honestly. I was just throwing this at the wall ad seeing what would stick.