THE i-VOG
Analog bass resonance tool
The i-VOG is identical to the VOG, but it's a standalone version – no rack required. Oh, but it does add a hi quality hi Z instrument in, which adds to its creative capability.
The VOG was originally designed to capture the chest resonance of vocalists or voice over artists, enabling them to still have a proximity type effect without having to be so close to the mic, hence the name, VOG, or Voice of God. However, when I heard it on kick drum and bass, it became clear this would be the go to device to make these instruments sound huge.
The I-VOG lets users sweep a sharp peak resonance from 20 to 300 Hz, while anything below the peak is rolled off at a steep -24dB per octave. This lets users focus on the low end they want, while eliminating low-end mush and unnecessary woofer excursion.
A subharmonic can be the focus, or the fundamental, or upper harmonics. On a kick drum, for example, the overall effect of turning VOG’s frequency knob sounds like someone is tightening or loosening the drumhead. In a mix, VOG allows users to place the bass spectrum instruments so they do not interfere or get in the way of each other.
i-VOG FEATURES
Stand-alone
Separate audiophile grade power supply
XLR & TRS I/0
High Z Instrument input
Fully differential circuit topology
Run mono balanced or stereo unbalanced
Headroom!
+28dB max level out mono
+22dB max level out stereo
This video is for the UA plug in of the VOG, but the hardware is identical, and this was well produced.
In this 5-Minute UAD Tip, learn how to use the UAD Little Labs Voice Of God plug-in to enhance an 808 bass part as well as beef up a thin-sounding kick drum track.
MORE ON THE i-VOG
The VOG is also available in the original 500 series format.
Also you have the VOG available in a UA platfrom plug in. This requires Universal Audio hardware, but these are well worth it, all the plug ins they offer are top notch!
http://www.uaudio.com/store/special-processing/little-labs-voice-of-god.html
A 2011 Harmony Central interview with Jonathan explaining the I-VOG.