Question On Compressing Vocals

[RD423]

I was wondering does vocals sound better after you compress them?? And if so what setting should I use to compress the vocals

[JuSumPilgrim]

Stay away from CEPs compressor for vocals. Just about any comp plugin would be much better.

[RD423]

What is a comp plug in for it??? I hope that doesn't sound to stupid or is that short for computer or compressor which one?? And also where will I find one thanks for your help and reply

[JuSumPilgrim]

Go to www.waves.com and download the bundle..look for the Renaissance Compressor/Limiter and the C1 under your direct x drop down menu in CEP.

Comp is short for compressor around here.

[BrettB]

Originally posted by JuSumPilgrim
Stay away from CEPs compressor for vocals. Just about any comp plugin would be much better.

mm, I use it now and then on my vocals and the results aren't that bad you know...It just needs a lot of fiddling and trying...

[JuSumPilgrim]

Originally posted by BrettB


mm, I use it now and then on my vocals and the results aren't that bad you know...It just needs a lot of fiddling and trying...

Been there, done that.

If youre new to compression --as he sounds like he is, CEPs compressor is going to make life very difficult for you. A much simpler solution would be waves, ultrafunk, sonic timeworks, or PSP's mixpressor.

[BrettB]

You have a point: the lack of a good plugin kionda forst me using the CEP compressor...