Waves Butch Vig Vocals

The Waves Butch Vig Vocals is a purpose-built vocal processing plugin developed in collaboration with legendary producer and engineer Butch Vig. It combines EQ, compression, saturation, and effects into a streamlined vocal channel designed to deliver presence, weight, attitude, and consistency with minimal setup.

Drawing from Vig’s production approach, the plugin provides focused controls for shaping vocal tone and dynamics while adding the character needed to place vocals confidently within dense modern mixes.

Key Features

• Developed in collaboration with Butch Vig

• Integrated vocal EQ and compression

• Saturation and harmonic enhancement

• Controls for presence, body, and vocal character

• De-essing and high-frequency control

• Reverb and delay effects for depth and space

• Parallel-style processing for blending processed and dry signals

• Designed for fast, mix-ready vocal processing

Technical Specifications

• Plugin Type: Vocal Channel Processor

• Processing: Native

• Formats: VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX

• Channel Formats: Mono, Stereo

• Sample Rates: Up to 96 kHz

• Applications: Vocal recording, mixing, music production, broadcast, post-production

System Requirements

• Operating Systems: Current Waves-supported macOS and Windows 10/11

• Processor: Intel or Apple Silicon Mac; compatible 64-bit Intel/AMD processor on Windows

• RAM: 8 GB minimum; 16 GB recommended

• Storage: Approximately 30 GB available for Waves installation

• Host: Compatible DAW supporting VST3, AU, or AAX

• Installation: Waves Central and internet connection required for installation/activation

Ideal For

Lead Vocals • Background Vocals • Rock • Alternative • Pop • Indie • Singer-Songwriter • Voice-Over • Modern Vocal Production