Joe Chiccarelli multi-effect plugin interface by Leapwing Audio

Joe Chiccarelli: Signature Multi-Effect Plugin by Leapwing Audio

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Joe Chiccarelli is a multi-effect plugin from Leapwing Audio, built around the processing approach of producer and engineer Joe Chiccarelli. It offers 11 instrument profiles for drums, bass, guitars, electric piano and lead vocal.

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01Overview

Joe Chiccarelli is the second plugin in Leapwing Audio's Signature Series. Developed with the producer and engineer, it captures the processing chain he uses to shape his recordings. Each of its eleven profiles is tuned for a specific source, from kick and snare to lead vocal, so you can start from a sound designed for that instrument. The plugin runs on Windows and macOS in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats, and supports sample rates up to 384kHz (DXD).

Best for

  • Drum tracking and mixing
  • Bass DI and amp processing
  • Guitar tone shaping
  • Electric piano processing
  • Lead vocal processing
  • Recording sessions
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02Key features

What you get

  • Eleven instrument profiles, from kick and snare to lead vocal
  • Parameters for harmonics, EQ, compression and effects in each profile
  • Low-latency profiles suitable for recording
  • Algorithms tuned for high quality and clean sound
  • Re-sizable Retina interface focused on workflow
  • Sample rates supported up to 384kHz (DXD)
03In depth

Instrument Profiles for Recording and Mixing

The plugin includes eleven profiles: kick, snare, toms, drum overhead, drum room, bass DI, bass amp, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric piano and lead vocal. Each profile has its own set of parameters for harmonics, EQ, compression and effects, so the controls match the source you are working on.

The instrument profiles are low latency, which makes them suitable for use while recording as well as during mixing.

Interface and Workflow

The re-sizable Retina interface places the most common controls on one screen, with finer adjustments available a click away. Leapwing Audio says the design is built around an efficient workflow, and the simple layout lets you see the adjustments you make as you hear them.

Because the interface can be resized, you can work at a scale that suits your display.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperLeapwing Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryMulti Effect
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Joe Chiccarelli?

Joe Chiccarelli is a multi-effect plugin from Leapwing Audio, developed with producer and engineer Joe Chiccarelli. It provides eleven instrument profiles, each with its own processing controls.

Which instruments does Joe Chiccarelli have profiles for?

There are profiles for kick, snare, toms, drum overhead, drum room, bass DI, bass amp, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric piano and lead vocal.

Which formats and operating systems does it support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and the developer lists support for 64-bit operation.

Is it suitable for recording as well as mixing?

Yes. The instrument profiles are low latency, which the developer notes makes them suitable for recording.

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