Good free vocal plugs?

[Todd24]

Im doing some songs that are blues/rockish. The problem is my vocals border on sucking, and stand in front of the mix too much. I cant seem to get them to blend in and sound like they are in the room with the rest of the song.

Any suggestions?

[rpc9943]

reverb

RoNC

[M'Snah]

Did you already you compress / EQ? Reverb can help, you can try a chorus as well (to soften the vocals).

What did you try so far?

[Toad]

Magazines like Computer Music frequently have tutorials on exactly this kind of thing. Well worth getting, or check out their website.

[semiquaver]

note: compression will usually bring vocals forward in the mix imo. Anoter thought (don't know if it works w/ yr style) is vocal doubling (not a lug - sing it again!)

otherwise yah - reverb or echo are probably what you want. Ts native effects are not so hot though - there are a million nice echos - for free reverb check out ambience at magnus@smartelecronix.com - there are some nice delays thereabout as well - all free/shareware.

[valley]

I dunno if you are Mac or PC, but for PC you could do a whole lot worse than check out KJaerhaus's classic series.

[Tim Brackett]

Try backing away from the mic. Think about physical space when recording. I do this especially with backup vocals. If I want them to sit behind the lead vocal I'll record them further from the mic. You may not think it sounds as good when soloed but don't make your judgement until you try it in the mix.

[djsubject]

but for PC you could do a whole lot worse than check out KJaerhaus's classic series.

Yes yes yes

if these plug-in’s where not so expensive instead of free I would buy them!!

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[semiquaver]

I wish those damn kjaerhaus folks would do a mac port

[djsubject]

I wish those damn kjaerhaus folks would do a mac port

gutted mate!!

you can port windows plugs over lan! (if you also have a windows pc!)

not the same i know, but if i get a mac i will be running both as 1 pc

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[Meffy]

Okay, you've got plenty of good, helpful, serious answers... so I won't feel too guilty mentioning that many singers could be improved HUGELY by using this vocal plug:



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[djsubject]

[Todd24]

Okay, you've got plenty of good, helpful, serious answers... so I won't feel too guilty mentioning that many singers could be improved HUGELY by using this vocal plug:



=^_^=

Thats the one I needed.

Thanks.

[Todd24]

Try backing away from the mic. Think about physical space when recording. I do this especially with backup vocals. If I want them to sit behind the lead vocal I'll record them further from the mic. You may not think it sounds as good when soloed but don't make your judgement until you try it in the mix.

Yes I have employed this before. It works well. I usually mic guitars further back than most people, just to add space.

[chimmy]

I need that "corkscrew" plug. I'm wondering if it's cross platform.

No...not mac/pc, I mean male/female.

I got a wife that......... ..........................................................Won't shut-up!!!



Just joking Dear!