Gem VOICE: Complete Vocal Production Plug-in by Overloud is a comprehensive solution for vocal production, incorporating essential analog-based modules for a streamlined workflow. This all-in-one plugin is designed to cover every aspect of vocal mixing, offering top-notch sound quality through Overloud’s award-winning analog emulation technology.
Gem VOICE provides everything needed for vocal mixing, whether it’s music production or post-production tasks like podcasting, voiceovers, and audiobook recordings. The intuitive interface ensures that all parameters are accessible with a single click on the main panel, avoiding submenu navigation.
Key Features:
- Mic Preamplifier: Models four different real mic pre-amplifiers, enriching the input signal with renowned harmonics.
- Tape Simulator: Reproduces harmonic distortion of three tape types (1/4″, 1/2″, 2″) and includes three special modes: Flutter, Vocal Dist, and Fuzz.
- Vocal Enhancer: Revives weak vocal recordings by adding natural harmonics for extra definition and brilliance.
- De-Boxer and De-Esser: Dynamic processors for balancing unwanted frequencies and controlling sibilant sounds.
- Dynamic Processor: Includes five compressor models (FET, Optical, Tube) and an expander-gate for cleaning input sources or creative effects.
- Equalizer: 4-band EQ modeled on five legendary analog EQs, with selectable Shelving and Peaking modes for low and high bands.
- Space Processor / Reverb Unit: Uses multilayer impulses to enhance vocal placement in the mix, with classic reverb unit impulses from the 70s to 90s.
- Analog Delay: Syncs to the song’s tempo or operates independently, offering presets like simple delay, vintage slapback, and swell.
- Master Section: Adjusts final level and output channels, includes an optional limiter to keep levels under 0dBFS.
- Interactive Dynamic and EQ Graphs: Displays real-time spectrum of the input signal and compression levels over time.
Mic Preamp, Tape Sim & Enhancer: The mic preamp models four real preamps to enrich the input signal. The tape simulator reproduces harmonic distortion from three tape types at various speeds and special modes. The enhancer adds definition and brilliance without artificial sound.
Multiband: Includes De-Boxer and De-Esser filters to control low-mid excess and sibilant sounds dynamically, with an Auto Cue feature for precise adjustments.
Compressor: Offers five analog compressor models and an expander-gate to clean input sources or create special effects, with LF Sens control for optimal tracking.
Equalizer: 4-band EQ modeled after five legendary analog EQs, with selectable Shelving and Peaking modes, and an additional Band-Limit model for creative effects.
Space & Delay: The space module enhances vocal placement using multilayer impulses, while the delay module adds width and clarity with various presets.
Display & Master: The master section adjusts final levels and output channels, with an optional limiter. The graphic display shows EQ curves and compression levels in real-time.
System Requirements
Gem VOICE is compatible with both Mac and Windows systems, supporting various plugin formats and standalone application usage.
Operating System:
- Windows: Vista, 7, 8, and 10. VST, AAX64 (ProTools 11+). 32bit and 64bit natively supported except AAX32.
- Mac: OS X 10.7 Lion and above. AudioUnits, AAX64 (ProTools 11+), and VST. Only 64bit natively supported from version 1.1.4 for macOS 10.15 Catalina compatibility.
Hardware:
- CPU: Intel Core i3 1.4GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Storage: 1280×800 video resolution
Supported DAWs:
Mac OS X:
- ProTools 11 and above
- Logic Pro 9 and above
- Cubase 6 and above
- Ableton Live 6 and above
- Digital Performer 7 and above
- Nuendo 5 and above
- MainStage 2 and above
- GarageBand 10 and above
- Final Cut Pro X 10 and above
- Studio One
- REAPER
Windows:
- ProTools 11 and above
- Cubase 6 and above
- Ableton Live 6 and above
- SONAR X3 and Platinum
- Digital Performer 7 and above
- Nuendo 5 and above
- Studio One
- REAPER
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