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    Vocal Effects: Cheat Sheet

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    This document provides tips for using reverb and delay effects on vocals. It recommends relying more on delay than reverb for lead vocals, using a small amount of reverb combined with delay. For lead vocals, it suggests using a stereo delay effect bus with different left and right delays between 50-200ms depending on tempo, as well as a mono delay, plate reverb, and long reverb throw effect. Additional tips include using short reverb decay times, limiting the amount of reverb used, using delay instead of reverb for some instruments, and EQing reverb returns. Effect throws are also recommended to creatively bring in effects on phrases.

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    Vocal Effects: Cheat Sheet

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    This document provides tips for using reverb and delay effects on vocals. It recommends relying more on delay than reverb for lead vocals, using a small amount of reverb combined with delay. For lead vocals, it suggests using a stereo delay effect bus with different left and right delays between 50-200ms depending on tempo, as well as a mono delay, plate reverb, and long reverb throw effect. Additional tips include using short reverb decay times, limiting the amount of reverb used, using delay instead of reverb for some instruments, and EQing reverb returns. Effect throws are also recommended to creatively bring in effects on phrases.

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    This document provides tips for using reverb and delay effects on vocals. It recommends relying more on delay than reverb for lead vocals, using a small amount of reverb combined with delay. For lead vocals, it suggests using a stereo delay effect bus with different left and right delays between 50-200ms depending on tempo, as well as a mono delay, plate reverb, and long reverb throw effect. Additional tips include using short reverb decay times, limiting the amount of reverb used, using delay instead of reverb for some instruments, and EQing reverb returns. Effect throws are also recommended to creatively bring in effects on phrases.

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    Vocal Effects: Cheat Sheet

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    This document provides tips for using reverb and delay effects on vocals. It recommends relying more on delay than reverb for lead vocals, using a small amount of reverb combined with delay. For lead vocals, it suggests using a stereo delay effect bus with different left and right delays between 50-200ms depending on tempo, as well as a mono delay, plate reverb, and long reverb throw effect. Additional tips include using short reverb decay times, limiting the amount of reverb used, using delay instead of reverb for some instruments, and EQing reverb returns. Effect throws are also recommended to creatively bring in effects on phrases.

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    VOCAL EFFECTS

    CHEAT SHEET

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    REVERB VS DELAY
    • Generally, you should rely more on delay than reverb to create
    space around the lead vocals.

    • BUT a small amount of reverb is often combined with delay.


    • It really depends on the genre and the vibe of the track.
    • Just don’t rely on reverb alone.
    • In pop, mixers rely more on delays.
    - However, reverb is making a comeback in the charts.
    • But in acoustic genres, reverb is still heavily relied on.
    - It’s all about creating a realistic space.
    - Putting the instruments in the same room.
    - Creating a cohesive sound.

    • My go-to effect busses for lead vocals.

    • Stereo Delay
    - Create a new effects buss.
    - Send the lead vocal to that new buss.
    - Add a stereo delay with 100% wetness.
    - Set a low feedback (0-10%).
    - Different times on left and right (50-200ms).
    = Consider the tempo of the track.
    = If it’s fast, closer to 50ms.
    = If slow, closer to 200ms.
    = I normally start around 100-150ms.
    - Adjust timing and volume to taste.

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    • Mono Delay
    - Timed mono delay.
    - Can have higher feedback if desired (0-30%).
    - Whole note (crotchet) or minim.
    - Time manually if you want it to stand out more.

    • Plate Reverb
    - Really short decay time.
    - Can have higher feedback if desired (0-30%).
    - For stereo width and sweetness, not noticeable reverb.

    • Reverb Throw
    - Long decay time.
    - Can cut all the highs and boost the lows for a deep ‘sub reverb throw’.
    - Use as a spot effect (automate the send on the lead vocal buss).

    8 ESSENTIAL REVERB TIPS


    q Use short decay times.

    w Use one go-to plugin.

    e Use reverb on a buss.

    r Use less than you think, don't rely on it.

    t Use delay instead, e.g. vocals or guitars.

    y Reverb on delay channels.

    u Use pre-delay for vocals or other forward parts.

    i EQ the return, cut lows, mud, and experiment with boosting/cutting highs.

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    EFFECT THROWS
    • Automate sends to bring in effects on the last word of a phrase or section.

    • Be creative - add flanging, chorusing and saturation to your effects.

    • Can also apply effects directly to the vocal for sections.

    - e.g. the vocal telephone effect - cut all the lows and highs with filters,
    and add saturation.

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