Insert V96. Play the loudest part of the vocal. Turn the LINE IN knob up until the VU meter touches "0" occasionally. Ignore your DAW’s input meter.
But for the audio engineers who truly seek the combination of vintage color, modern headroom, and CPU efficiency, one plugin consistently rises to the top: Waves V96 .
In the world of digital audio workstations (DAWs), few names carry as much weight as Waves. With a catalog of over 200 plugins, from the ubiquitous SSL G-Master to the creative H-Delay, it’s easy for certain tools to get lost in the noise.
Set Comp to FAST . Set Comp Out to +4 . You should see 3-4dB of gain reduction. The vocal will move forward in the mix instantly.
If you own Waves V96, stop scrolling for a "better" plugin. You already have the best. Open it, push the input until the needle smiles, and listen to your mix breathe.
