

The stepped controls are great for creating your own presets for specific vocalists or instruments in your studio. After the preamp the signal goes through the EQ and then the de-esser/limiter. The Manley also has a unique signal flow where the modeled ‘opto’ compressor is before the preamp which allows you level the signal in a smooth manner. It also features stepped controls for important controls like gain, attack, release, as well as de-esser and EQ frequency. The Avalon on the other hand has a more saturated sound by default and is more “in your face”. UAD Manley VOXBOX has a mellow warm sound that is perfect for sharp-sounding vocals or conversely delicate instruments like piano, strings and horns. UAD Manley VOXBOX – Harmonic analysis done in Plugin Doctor The VT-737 also includes Unison support which means that “he plug-in captures the hardware’s mic preamp impedance, gain stage “sweet spots”, and exact circuit behaviors, giving you all the detailed sonics of the original Avalon hardware - including its gentle high-pass filter for removing mud and low-end gunk.īecause the VT-737’s front-panel Hi-Z input is a legendary bass DI, the VT-737 plug-in’s Unison-enabled Hi-Z input endured rigorous evaluation, ensuring it was virtually indistinguishable from the original hardware.” ( Universal Audio, Avalon VT-737 plug-in) The Avalon VT-737 plug-in is their latest offering, a famous and recognizable piece that’s especially known for its use on vocals.

The recent popularity of UAD means that many are buying Apollo Twins, or Arrows, and might be considering some of the more expensive plugin opportunities through UAD. For those not wanting to spend thousands on tube preamps, Universal Audio (or UAD) has two excellent tube channel strip emulations that sound fantastic.
