How to Use the OVox Vocoder on Instruments in Logic Pro

Jun 29, 2022

Learn how to set up and use the Waves OVox vocal synthesis / vocoder plugin on other instruments in Logic Pro and achieve effects such as a Guitar Vocoder, Bass Vocoder and more.

  1. Create a new audio track and record or import your vocal signal (this will be your Modulator).
    Create a new audio track and record or import your vocal signal (this will be your Modulator)
  2. Search for OVox in the Audio FX slot plugin list, and open it on the Lead Vox Track.
    Search for OVox in the Audio FX slot plugin list, and open it on the Lead Vox Track
  3. Create another track (audio or instrument, depending on your setup), and feed it with your instrument (this will be your carrier).
    Create another track (audio or instrument, depending on your setup), and feed it with your instrument (this will be your carrier)
  4. In Ovox, set the Synth section to SideChain.
    In Ovox, set the Synth section to SideChain
  5. In the upper-right corner, open the ‘Side Chain’ dropdown menu, and choose the channel you’ve set to be your carrier.
    In the upper-right corner, open the ‘Side Chain’ dropdown menu, and choose the channel you’ve set to be your carrier
  6. Play audio from both tracks simultaneously to achieve vocal synthesis / vocoder effects. If needed, use the Drive control to add more harmonics to the carrier and get more intelligible results.

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