Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel vocal processing plugin by Waves interface

Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel: Vocal Mixing Plugin by Waves

Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel is a vocal processing plugin from Waves, designed with studio engineer Eddie Kramer. It offers two vocal chains for mixing raw or smoother vocals, with bass, treble, compression, delay and reverb controls.

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01Overview

Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel brings the vocal mixing approach of a well-known rock engineer into one plugin. Waves developed it with Eddie Kramer, whose credits include work with Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones. The plugin is aimed at producers who want a quick route to a polished, rock-oriented lead vocal sound, with a few controls that shape tone, dynamics and ambience without a long signal chain to build.

Best for

Rock lead vocals
Raw vocal processing
Vocal gain-staging
Adding vocal reverb and delay
Band recording mixes

Developer: Waves
Category: Vocal Processing
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Two distinct chains for raw or gentler vocals
Vocals 1 for intense, aggressive or raw performances
Vocals 2 for smoother, steadier vocal takes
Bass, treble and compression controls for vocal enhancement
Built-in delay and reverb for rich ambiance
Sensitivity control and indicator for gain-staging
Designed with studio engineer Eddie Kramer

03In depth

Two Vocal Chains and Core Tone Controls

The plugin includes two distinct chains. Vocals 1 is intended for intense, aggressive or raw vocals. Vocals 2 is intended for smoother, steadier performances. Waves positions the first chain for louder, rawer takes and the second for gentler material, so you can start from the one closer to your singer.

For finishing, the plugin provides bass and treble controls and compression to enhance vocals. A sensitivity control and indicator help with gain-staging, so the input level into the chain can be set with a visible reference.

Delay, Reverb and Use in Rock Mixes

Delay and reverb are built in, so you can add ambience within the same plugin rather than routing to separate effects. Waves presents the channel as a way to help lead vocals sit comfortably in rock mixes, which is its main stated purpose.

Because the plugin is built around one vocal sound, it suits producers who want a consistent starting point for lead vocals in band recordings and rock productions.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Waves
Type	Plugin
Category	Vocal Processing
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel support?

The plugin is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Which operating systems are supported?

Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel supports Windows and macOS. The listed macOS versions are Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 and Sequoia 15, and the listed Windows version is Windows 10 or later.

What is the difference between Vocals 1 and Vocals 2?

Vocals 1 is designed for intense, aggressive or raw vocals, while Vocals 2 is designed for smoother, steadier vocals. Waves describes both as distinct chains for different vocal types.