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MIKEPELLE
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Hello,
I am in the process of recording vocals for a new CD to be released in December. The style of music is heavy like Killswitch Engage etc. . .
I use CuBase SX and have no outboard gear. At this point I have all the drums recorded (recorded on a Korg 8 track and then the WAVs dumped into CuBase - sounds real good) and all the rhythm guitar and bass tracks done.
With vocals should a compressor be used for the signal going in? i have read some different theories. I tried some scratch vox and it just seemed tough to get a proper level for the singer since he ranged from loud to louder.
The VST Dynamics and plug in compressors I do not believe can be used pre-fader. Would I need to buy outboard gear? If so what is a good economical compressor unit to buy (and how exactly do I hook that up with CuBase and my Aardvark Q10 soundcard?) OR CAN i use a plug in pre-fader to give a little compression to the incoming vocal.
As always any ideas or tips are greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mike Pelle
I am in the process of recording vocals for a new CD to be released in December. The style of music is heavy like Killswitch Engage etc. . .
I use CuBase SX and have no outboard gear. At this point I have all the drums recorded (recorded on a Korg 8 track and then the WAVs dumped into CuBase - sounds real good) and all the rhythm guitar and bass tracks done.
With vocals should a compressor be used for the signal going in? i have read some different theories. I tried some scratch vox and it just seemed tough to get a proper level for the singer since he ranged from loud to louder.
The VST Dynamics and plug in compressors I do not believe can be used pre-fader. Would I need to buy outboard gear? If so what is a good economical compressor unit to buy (and how exactly do I hook that up with CuBase and my Aardvark Q10 soundcard?) OR CAN i use a plug in pre-fader to give a little compression to the incoming vocal.
As always any ideas or tips are greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mike Pelle