Waves Vocal Rider is a specialized dynamics plugin designed to automate vocal volume leveling. Unlike a compressor, which changes the tonal character of a voice by "squashing" peaks, Vocal Rider acts as a virtual hand on a fader—transparently raising or lowering the gain to maintain a target level.

Allows the plugin to "listen" to the rest of the mix and adjust vocal prominence based on the instrumental background.

Ideal for both studio mixing and live performances.

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