Vocal sound
Home > Home Recording Forum > Recording Techniques > Vocal sound
Posted on Oct 11, 2012 05:39 pm
jehogan
Member Since: Aug 19, 2012
Thanks for all your help so far.
I'm getting a good clean signal from my vocal booth, solid and no strange tone peaks.
Any tips on what type of effects and to use on 'em? I don't know what type of delay and reverb to use mostly... when I put em on it sounds a bit brittle to me.
Thanks...
[ Back to Top ]
Oct 11, 2012 08:34 pm Unanswerable. You use the effects you need/want in the way that best serves the mix as a whole -- to your version of what best serves the mix.
Oct 11, 2012 08:44 pm Ya, I agree. In the context of a mix, we might be able to be a little more helpful. But the answer could be anywhere from 10 plugins to zero depending on the needs of the song/style.
But ill tell you one thing, having a good clean vocal track is a heck of a start. I rarely have that luxury (rock band usb mic lol) so I usually go a bit heavier on the effects to get them to sit good in the mix.
But ya, post a clip. We're a pretty knowlegeable bunch of dudes.
Dematrixhttp://www.reverbnation.com/2ndgMember
Since: Nov 27, 2007
Oct 11, 2012 11:07 pm they kinda always sound brittle like that i reckon till ya mix em in a bit, but i like a thin or vintage plate with a decent reverb time and a modest send level for starters.
Oct 12, 2012 07:05 am I little rule of thumb to start with I find is being a simple one...whatever effect you decide to use (let's use reverb), turn it up until you easily hear the reverb, then roll it back a notch...obviously that is hitting it with a simple stick, but it's a decent starting point.
Oct 20, 2012 10:15 pm Hey, not ignoring this... I will post a clip. Just got swamped with other stuff. Traveling to Detroit tomorrow for a family crisis... but when I get back I'm load an mp3... any where in particular you folks like 'em loaded? I usually use box.net.
cooloFrisco's Most UnderratedMember
Since: Jan 28, 2003
Oct 21, 2012 02:25 am You can always upload them here, on this site.
Oct 21, 2012 08:05 pm Or embed a soundcloud. That's the usual 2.
McMerkinHobbyist musician,pro recorderMember
Since: May 15, 2007
Dec 30, 2012 12:25 pm Vocals generally will be fine with a large room type reverb judiciously added.
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
Sep 07, 2014 05:01 pm I hear the word brittle and I think tube warmer. There are some decent plugs that will do this. Distortion in a sense. What a tube does when it gets saturated with signal. Takes the edges off.