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    The document provides a 6-point checklist for tuning, EQing, de-essing, compressing, adding effects, and automating vocals in a recording. It recommends using slower tuning speeds for a natural sound, cutting low rumble and mud frequencies while adding presence and air with EQ as needed, using a de-esser or dynamic EQ to tame harsh sibilants, setting the compressor attack to slow and release to fast, adding reverb or delay on a parallel track, and automating volume and effects throughout the song.

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    The Band Guide's

    PRO Vocal Checklist


    1
    Tuning
    For more natural tuning, use slower note and
    transition speeds
    A graphical tuning plugin gives you full
    control over the exact tuning applied

    AMAZING cheap, graphical tuning plugin: Waves Tune


    Free, non-graphical tuning plugin: Melda MAutoPitch

    2
    Every vocal recording is different.
    You will have to determine what This EQ curve is pretty typical for me:
    your vocal recording needs. Cut any rumble up to 80-150hz
    Add body (if necessary) between 100-400hz EQ
    Cut mud (if necessary) between 200-800hz
    Add presence (if necessary) between 1-4khz
    Add air (if necessary) above 8khz

    3 S's T's F's and SH's are often HARSH

    De-Essing
    Using GarageBand's De-Esser or a
    Dynamic EQ (free: TDR NOVA) can
    tame them only when they are
    happening so your vocal can be
    bright without being harsh
    Compression helps contain the

    4
    dynamics, making your vocals
    Vocals are TOO dynamic

    feel more upfront and present


    Analog

    Compression Obsession GarageBand's built in compressor doesn't let


    FETISH
    you see how much compression is happening
    So, grab the free compressor to the left and
    set the Attack to Slow, Release to Fast,
    then scale up the input volume until you
    see the meter engaging on loud words
    and not on quiet ones and turn up the
    output to make up any lost volume

    Add effects on parallel tracks.


    Hold option and click and drag
    your track down and you'll create
    Reverb:
    Creates "space" around your vocal.
    Use a plate reverb if you want it to
    5
    Effects
    a duplicate. Add a reverb or stand out and a room reverb if you
    delay and set the mix to 100% want it to blend in.
    wet and 0% dry. This will give Delay:
    you full control over the A delay is a direct repeat. Try a
    sound and the volume to super fast (slapback) delay to
    tweak and perfect as you need. create space and a long timed
    delay for more of an effect

    Automation is like having a bunch of assistants running


    around in GarageBand turning things up or down for you.
    Automate Volume up at the start and end of phrases to
    make the vocal feel super close to the listener and up or

    6
    down when words get too loud or too quiet.
    Automate Effects up and down to add interest and
    movement throughout your song. It is common for

    Automation
    effects to be louder in the choruses and quieter in
    the verses.

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