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One-Knob Multi-Stage Vocal Compressor

Audified has released VocalMint Compressor, which they describe as a one-knob multi-stage compressor for vocals. A spokesperson had this to say about it, "Have you ever wondered how to build up a ...

[Sound Design] Bothered by noise between vocal phrases — Noise Gates and Expanders

I recorded vocals in my own room. It didn't bother me while recording, but when I applied compression and turned up the ...
Sonic State

Auto-Tune Vocal Compressor

Antares Audio Technologies has announced the release of Auto-Tune Vocal Compressor which they describe as the world's first dual-stage vocal compressor plug-in with machine learning. Steve Berkley, ...

Does a Compressor Sound Better? | Matching Volume to Listen to the Start of a Vocal

When you turn on a compressor, the voice feels closer and more pleasant. However, it gets quieter when you turn it off. As it is, it is difficult to distinguish whether you like the compressed ...
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There’s more to Audified’s one-knob VocalMint Compressor plugin than meets the eye

Although it only has one knob on it - and not much else, to be frank - Audified's VocalMint Compressor plugin actually contains three pre-tuned compressors (plus an analogue-style valve stage) that ...
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5 quick EQ and dynamics tips: "On heavily dynamic signals like guitars and vocals, which go from loud, powerful spikes to low, detailed moments, try serial compression"

Software EQs such as FabFilter Pro-Q or Ableton’s EQ Eight offer the capability to set the EQ bands not only based on the frequency value, but also by musical note. This has some handy musical ...