27-05-2015, 02:02 PM
(27-05-2015, 04:33 AM)HbGuitar Wrote: Vocal resonance... I had 4 notches for resonance between 150-400 hz
hahahahahhaah! no wonder it sounds crap. multiband compression will sort that out. just run the band you need for the job, and nail it dynamically. this way, you get to keep the timbre and don't have to start boosting or cutting things in other places to try and address it, which will never work in a million years.
you could also bring in the last band of the multi to help control the sibilance?
multiband compressors can be the kiss of death if we don't handle them with love and care but the more you practise with them, the more they will come to your aid during a crisis like this one. fundamentally crucial, you need to make sure the multiband has a reputation for transparency (a Mastering grade unit would be highly recommended in this particular application), otherwise you can end up fighting it's timbral attributes, which isn't a healthy progression. many impart colour....and these are the ones to avoid like the plague unless colour is what you want of course. if you use a freebie, watch out because they can be harsh and that's also a backward step. maybe have a hunt through Mike's recommended free plugin list and run some tests, but please note what i said about "harsh"!!
anyway, see how you get on.
Draper, if you're reading this....i'm in LUUUUV with that signal chain
cheers guys!
DaveDeluxe
Beware...........Cognitive Dissonance!