Universal Audio UAD Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip

Record and mix with the ultimate all-tube vocal processor.

Manley’s VOXBOX channel strip is a beautiful system of tube-driven preamp, dynamics and EQ circuits, designed specifically for your all-important vocal sources. The Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug-in gives you the same elevated, smooth sonics of this premium vocal channel strip.

Get the Sound of Manley's Flagship Hardware
The Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug-in thoroughly emulates the modern boutique hardware, including its high-fidelity tube mic preamp, vactrol optical compressor, Pultec-style passive EQ, and de-esser/limiter, giving you hit-making vocals that are clear, detailed, and full of life.

Add Magical EQ Sculpting
The Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug-in’s three-band, passive EQ is based on the classic Pultec MEQ-5 but extended, giving you a broad-stroke EQ that keeps the top end sweet, and the lows defined, yet natural sounding — even with extreme boosts and cuts.

Compress Sources Before the Preamp
Just like the hardware, the Manley VOXBOX plug-in lets you tame transients before the preamp with its perfectly tuned, flexible optical compressor. This, along with a ton of interactive Attack and Release combinations, you'll get exceptionally smooth-sounding tracks every time.

Get Ultra Transparent De-Essing and Limiting
At the center of the Manley VOXBOX is its sublime, natural sounding de-esser. With two knobs, you get complete control of not only vocals, but shrill electric guitars, or overly bright overheads. You can also turn off the de-esser frequency control and use this section as an aggressive and colorful-limiter.

Use on Any Source for Pro Results
For years, the Manley VOXBOX has been a secret weapon for bassists looking to harness its high-end tube signal path and slick EQ and compression features. The Manley VOXBOX is also perfect for clean electric guitars, strings, and drums as its always-musical results can lift any source way beyond the ordinary.

Record “Through” a Boutique Tube Preamp With Apollo
UA’s groundbreaking Unison technology lets you track in realtime through the Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug-in using your Apollo, giving you the original boutique hardware’s line/mic preamp impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and exact circuit behaviors.

FEATURES

• Create rich, luxurious vocals with Manley’s high-fidelity, Class-A tube mic preamp

• Sculpt vocals with Manley’s Pultec-style passive EQ with 33 selectable frequencies

• Dial-in signals with perfectly tuned Attack and Release combinations

• Harness Class A EQ and compression for bass, acoustic guitars, vocals, voiceovers, and more

• Organically tame sibilance with unmatched de-esser/limiter section

• Record in realtime “through” a high-end Manley VOXBOX with Apollo and Unison™ technology

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Mac
OS X: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
CPU: Intel, AMD or Apple silicon processor
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX

Windows
Windows: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions)
CPU: Intel, AMD or Apple silicon processor
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AAX