Of course, a plugin which does that automatically raises some eyebrows.
Related: Vocal Compression for Beginners.In many cases, avoiding fader rides will lead you to over-compressing the track, and the end result won’t be as good. It literally requires a human touch, in which the mixer relies on experience, creativity, and intuition to get the levels right.
Vocal rides/automation is one of the final touches of a mix. In what might be considered the ultimate ‘cheat code,’ Waves Vocal Rider does that work for you. Even with all the compressors in the world, nothing compares to putting in the work and riding the fader - automating the levels in each part of the song for a smooth, even vocal delivery. Vocal levels are one of the most important things to get right.
