If you're mixing live worship vocals, you know the struggle.

Between fighting stage bleed, managing dynamics, balancing multiple vocalists, and creating the right ambiance with effects – it often feels like you need a dozen different plugins and hours of tweaking to get professional results.

But what if I told you ONE plugin could handle it all?

I was skeptical too – until I tested Neural DSP's Mantra on actual live worship recordings.

👉 WATCH MY FULL DEMONSTRATION HERE

Why This Is Different From My Previous Video

Last week, I posted a quick overview of Mantra, focusing mainly on its core processing capabilities. The response was overwhelming – so many of you asked me to dive deeper into the wet effects and harmony engine.

Neural DSP even reached out directly, encouraging me to share more about these features.

So today, I'm giving you exactly what you asked for – a comprehensive look at what might be the most impressive parts of this plugin.

The Game-Changing Features I Demonstrate

In this detailed walkthrough, I show you:

1. The Most Natural-Sounding Vocal Doubler I've Ever Used

Around the 14-minute mark, I demonstrate a doubling technique that instantly transforms thin vocals into professional, expansive sounds. Unlike basic stereo wideners, this creates natural-sounding width that sits perfectly in worship mixes.

2. Delay With Intelligent Ducking

At the 7-minute mark, watch how the tape delay automatically reduces volume during vocal phrases while allowing delays to bloom naturally in the gaps – all without any automation. This single feature has transformed how I approach vocal effects.

3. Studio-Quality Reverbs With Perfect Integration

Most all-in-one plugins include mediocre reverbs. Mantra breaks that pattern with three high-quality spaces (plate, hall, and ambience) that rival dedicated reverb plugins when used in worship contexts.

4. A Harmony Engine That Actually Works

Around the 28-minute mark, I demonstrate Mantra's harmony engine on a clean studio recording. If you've ever been disappointed by harmony generators before, you'll be shocked by how natural these can sound when used appropriately.

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Real-World Testing On Actual Worship Recordings

What makes this review different is that I tested Mantra on:

• A female vocalist from a live worship recording with stage bleed
• A male vocalist from a studio setting for detailed harmony testing

This isn't a sterile demo with perfect isolated vocals – it's a real-world test showing how this plugin performs in the situations you actually face when mixing worship.

Should You Add This To Your Toolbox?

After spending extensive time with Mantra, here's my honest assessment:

If you mix worship vocals regularly, whether live recordings or studio productions, this plugin deserves your attention. The combination of powerful core processing, studio-quality effects, and innovative features makes it uniquely valuable for worship producers.

Is it perfect? No – and in the video, I share the few improvements I'd love to see in future updates.

But if you're looking to dramatically streamline your workflow without sacrificing quality, Mantra might be the solution you've been waiting for.

WATCH MY COMPLETE DEMONSTRATION HERE

Let me know in the comments what you think! Have you tried Mantra yet? What features would you like to see added in future updates?

Mixing for the Kingdom, Lucas

P.S. Looking for more worship mixing resources? Don't forget to grab my free Mixing Cheat Sheet for Live Worship recordings with EQ and compression starting points.