Basic Rider Plugin

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Basic Rider

Previous product page had up to 15,483 downloads and 45,348 views.

Screenshot from 17th July 2025 archive link

Vocal Rider Version 0.0.3

• Mac VST3/AU Intel/Apple Sillicon plugin.

• Release solves crashes that existed in the windows alpha version!
• Tested on mac 2019 with intel chip and Parallels with Windows 11.

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Description

Vocal Rider allows you to maintain consistent vocal levels without the coloration that commonly adds compression.

Experience intuitive control with our easy-to-use interface, start crafting professional mixes right away. Enjoy the familiar warmth of a time-tested design while harnessing powerful features to shape your vocals:

• Dynamic Control: Set precise movement ranges, adjust output levels, and fine-tune the sensitivity to perfectly balance vocals and music.
• Side-Chain: Use side-chain functionality to let an instrument bus subtly influence your vocal track, creating a dynamically balanced mix.
• Automation: Use automation to bake the rider into your track, so you can spare the plugin and reduce CPU consumption.

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Presentamos el plugin gratuito Vocal Rider.

Experimenta un control intuitivo con nuestra interfaz fácil de usar y empieza a crear mezclas profesionales de inmediato. Disfruta de la calidez familiar de un diseño de eficacia comprobada mientras aprovechas las potentes funciones para moldear tus voces:

• Control dinámico: Define rangos de movimiento precisos, ajusta los niveles de salida y afina la sensibilidad para equilibrar perfectamente la voz y la música.
• Sidechain: Usa la funcionalidad de sidechain para que un bus de instrumento influya sutilmente en tu pista vocal, creando una mezcla dinámicamente equilibrada.
• Automatización: Usa la automatización para integrar el rider como automatización de volumen en tu pista, esto te permitirá quitar el plugin y reducir el consumo de CPU.

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Manual

The Vocal Rider basic plugin by Casa Occidente provides a detailed guide on how to use the software to automatically balance vocal levels during a mix:

Overview

Vocal Rider is designed to automate the process of adjusting vocal levels in a mix. Instead of relying solely on static compression or manual fader riding, it continuously monitors the vocal signal and applies dynamic gain adjustments to maintain a consistent level.

Plugin Interface & Controls

User Interface: Key parameters include:

• Rider: Visually represents the amount of gain change (boost or reduction) that the plugin is applying to the signal.
  • Usage: By watching this dynamic display, you can see how much the plugin is adjusting the vocal level in real time.
• Target: The desired vocal level that the plugin will try to maintain.
• Vocal Sensitivity: Controls the vocal detector sensitivity, which differentiates vocal content from noise floor, spill, and ambience, and identifies the beginnings and endings of words.
• Music Sensitivity: Determines the amount Vocal Rider adapts to changes in instrumental levels. (“Instrumental” refers to all tracks other than the vocal). Range: -6 to +6 dB.
  • Please note: To use this control, the instrumental mix bus must be assigned to the Vocal Rider side-chain input.
• Output: Adjust output gain at any given moment.

Workflow Integration

Optimal placement in the signal chain: typically before other processors like compressors or equalizers.

Operational Principles

Algorithm Details: By tracking the dynamic range, the plugin automatically adjusts the gain to keep the vocal level steady, even as the performance varies.

Company: Casa Occidente.