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Universal Audio EL-8 Distressor

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    Olivia Rodrigo · Sour, 2021

    • Lead vocal (mix) · Mix effectsVerifiedOn the Parallel Vox aux fed from the lead vocal, automated to add body and presence when needed.Settings: Crush set to hard

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Universal Audio Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor

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