: Multiple stages of compression (like the Waves CLA-2A ) are used to keep the vocal levels perfectly consistent, ensuring every syllable is audible over loud beats.
Take a narrow notch and cut around 250 Hz to 400 Hz if the vocal sounds too boxy.
: High-pass filters are used to cut low frequencies aggressively (up to 300Hz) to remove "mud" and thin out the vocal, making it sound more ethereal and electronic.
What are you using? (FL Studio, Ableton, Logic, Pro Tools?)
Two stages of compression are common. First, a fast optical compressor (like the CLA-2A style) to glue the vocals, followed by a more aggressive compressor (like an 1176 style) to control the peaks. This ensures the vocal stays present even when heavily effected.
To achieve this specific style, the vocal chain typically follows a structured order of operations:
Apply tube or tape saturation to introduce harmonic distortion. This thickens the vocal chord frequencies and gives the digital high-end a warmer, crispier edge without making it sound harsh. 4. Spatial Effects: Dimension and Depth
Cut the lows and highs on the delay track so the echoes sound washed out and filtered. The Lush Reverb Type: Bright Plate or large Hall emulation.
: Set to 1/4 beat, panned left, with a "radio" EQ (heavy filtering).