The Making of Vocal Marinade: How Two Independent Artists Built the Ultimate Vocal Effects Plugin

Discover the story behind Vocal Marinade—how two independent artists at Carnivore Audio created the ultimate vocal plugin for pro-level mixes.

In the ever-evolving world of music production, vocal processing is one of the most crucial yet challenging aspects to master. Independent artists and producers often find themselves sifting through a sea of plugins, searching for the perfect combination of clarity, warmth, depth, and power to make their vocals shine. That’s exactly what drove Waynewood and Javy Dade, two talented independent artists, to create Vocal Marinade—a game-changing vocal plugin designed for any music style.

This is the story of how two musicians-turned-plugin-creators built a tool that’s now helping producers and artists everywhere achieve professional-quality vocals with ease.

Waynewood and Javy Dade, both experienced in music production, found themselves constantly tweaking vocals—layering multiple effects, dialing in the right compression, and struggling to get that perfect balance between warmth and clarity.

They asked themselves:

Why isn’t there a simple, all-in-one vocal plugin that works across multiple genres?

How can we make vocal processing easier for artists who don’t have access to expensive studio gear?

Can we design a plugin that delivers professional sound without the learning curve?

Their answer? Vocal Marinade—a carefully crafted go-to vocal plugin that blends essential vocal effects into one intuitive and powerful tool.

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