#1689626 - 10/04/06 08:24 AM
Help with thin vocals.... EQ/ processor?
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BluesKeys
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Not sure if this is the correct Forum.
I have a delimma with my current band. I sing 1/2 the songs and the guitar player sings 1/2 the songs. I have a fatter more soulful voice (years of listening to Soul) and he has a thinner harsher voice. I want to add thickness to his voice without effecting mine so much. I'd like to get our blend better, possibly through some sort of vocal processor or EQ.
Any suggestions? If you need to hear first you can check out http://www.weststreetband.com
I think we have Come Together and If you Want me To Stay still up there.
He sings well and on pitch for the most part. I am just searching for help with smoothing out the vocals.
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#1689627 - 10/06/06 03:48 PM
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jay da cop
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If there is a way to guide him toward a vocal coach... it did wonders for my daughter, who was terribly nasally and thin. She has warmed up tremendously. He'll probably be offended by the idea, so just a head's up. Sell it this way, Steve Perry is a classically trained vocalist that, I believe, studied opera. If he can pull off a voice like that, the sky's the limit for anyone, especially those with some talent already.
Jay
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#1689628 - 10/06/06 03:50 PM
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jay da cop
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Of course I think of more just after I hit the "add reply" button - most of us have taken lessons on our particular instrument(s), and if the voice is the most expressive instrument there is, why not take lessons on that as well?
Jay
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#1689629 - 10/06/06 05:01 PM
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BluesKeys
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Originally posted by jay da cop:
If there is a way to guide him toward a vocal coach... it did wonders for my daughter, who was terribly nasally and thin. She has warmed up tremendously. He'll probably be offended by the idea, so just a head's up. Sell it this way, Steve Perry is a classically trained vocalist that, I believe, studied opera. If he can pull off a voice like that, the sky's the limit for anyone, especially those with some talent already.
Jay
Thanks for the response
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#1689630 - 10/20/06 02:06 PM
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The only electronic approach that immediately comes to mind is doubling. They can be expensive, however, some delays or harmonizers have the effect onboard. Just be careful of too much or overuse. There's my two cents.
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#1689631 - 10/23/06 07:35 PM
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Jeff Klopmeyer
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There are a few processors I could recommend, but I do have to say, I agree that singing correctly (which most of us never bother learning to do) is probably a great start... I'm a big fan of "fix it at the source".
That having been said, it sounds like your guy may want to try out an Aphex Big Bottom processor (he can get it in the rackmount Model 204 and other models). It's pretty much what it was designed for.
Please note: Aphex is a client of mine, and I never want to seem like I'm pimping gear for some company who I happen to do work for. I like to make sure I'm clear on that... it just seems like the right tool for the job.
- Jeff
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