Unlike a compressor, which colors the sound by changing the transients (attack and release), Vocal Rider is transparent. It simply rides the fader, keeping the vocal dynamic but consistent.
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It listens to the backing track to keep the vocal sitting perfectly in the mix. Unlike a compressor, which colors the sound by