FOR COOL EDIT 2 ONLY - THIS WONT WORK WILL COOL EDIT 1


Alright, i've tried Capheines process and it wasn't even close to maintaining the quality that I have with the process I use. I dunno? - Give it a try... you'll be satisfied - =)


All you need is Natives Waves Gold. - You can download this with kazaa, www.download.com, or you can just hit me up on aim.


^after INSTALLING Natives Wave, go to Effects; Refresh List.

You'll ALSO need the "Studio Voice" preset


The Process:


Effects; Amplify; Dynamics Processing; Heavy Master Limit, -18 Thresh
Effects; Filter; Graphic Eqaulizer; 30-band Punch 'n Sparkle
Effects; Filter; Parametric Eqaulizer; Studio Voice
Effects; Filter; Parametric Equalizer; Hum & Hiss Removal
Effects; DirectX; Waves; C1+; Half Noice Reduction
Effects; DirectX; Waves; S1 Stereo Imager+; Spatial Enhancer
Effects; DirectX; Waves; C4; Multi Electro Mastering
Effects; DirectX; Waves; L1 Ultramaximizer+; Final Master

QUALITY TIP [#.1.]

Cool Edit Audio Quality Answers (by Gèn v9.0)

Record in Stereo
SoundForge Sound Reduction, (Slow Comp: 250ms capture)
Dynamics Processing (Fast Capture)
Noise Reduction
Convert Sample Type
Filters > Graphic Equalizer > Vocal Presence (Cut)
Filters > Graphic Equalizer > Simple Bass Cut
AIPL > WarmTone
Parametric Equalizer > Studio
Reverb

1. Cool Edit Pro 2.0
2. Waves Native Gold Bundle
3. Waves Restoration

Process:

1. From the Waves Restoration Plug-ins I use the X-Noise to remove any hiss or hum in my vocals. You have to play with the settings to find the sound you want.

2. In Cool Edit I 1st use the Graphic EQ to EQ my vocals. Try to stay away from the presets, I suggest you play around with the presets until you find a sound you like.

3. I run my vocals through the Parametric EQ, I made a little preset myself from the Loudness preset that's there, it brings out some more frequencies.

5. I use the Waves De Esser to take away from the strong "S" sounds.

6. I use the Waves C1 compressor. Here's a table that'll help you make your OWN compressor...Once again, stay away from the presets

Ratio - 2:1 or 3:1 Max
Attack - medium (10 - 20 Ms.)
Knee - medium
Release - variable or 100 ms or more.
Threshold - So as to achieve a 10 dB gain reduction on loudest passages.
Makeup / Output Gain - Use to restore proper output level to the track ("-6" or "0") after compression takes place.

7. Here is where I would add any effects I wanted to add to my vocals Ex. Echo, Delay, Phaser etc.

8. Then I would put some reverb on my vocals.


Ok check it, many people bought these APA MPH 102 mics thinking they are some of the dopest mics to grace the face of the earth from looking at them on the site, then after you recieved them some people had some real big and annoying problems occur after they spent 50 bucks for the damn thing. I personally bought one back in January and didnt know much about anything, I had a computer mic that broke before I bought this. It recorded for me and still does with a giant hiss, muffles my voice, and distorts the pitch. If your having any of these problems:

ITS YOUR SOUNDCARD!

Im using some stock card Acer Magic 97 joint that came with my computer. I took it over my partners house today - he's got a brand new computer, no sound blaster sound card or delta, its a stock sound card but its brand spankin new, and what a suprise? The quality was much clearer. I suggest if you have this mic, or are considering buying it you have a pretty good sound card, otherwise your better not buying it yet to save yourself aggrivation.

Usually if Im forced to record at my house with the MPH I dont like it because theres a hiss, muffling and distortion problem, BUT with a few runs through some filters in cool edit, it regardless beats a computer mic anyday, and doesnt sound too bad, sounds like a new mic compared to before filters.




Tips to get rid of some problems in COOL EDIT PRO

To see how this works on your computer, do a test. Grab your MPH, hit record on cool edit and just say 'MIC CHECK 1,2, 1,2' and let it run a few seconds over before you hit stop.

Once you've hit stopped, highlite the few seconds at the end where you let it run recording without saying anything, and goto:

Transform - Noise Reduction - Noise Reduction.

now click: GET PROFILE (make sure its set to 95%), once it gets profile click ok. You will notice the hissing in your highlighted section is now silent and apparently gone.

Now, highlite the rest of the track whever you didnt highlite before. Goto:

Transform - Noise Reduction - Noise Reduction, make sure its at 95% (100% tends to distort vocals with a reverb/echo/metal type of sound), and DO NOT CLICK GET PROFILE, just click on OK.

This should now take care of your hissing problem with ease.

Now, to clean it up even more you can use Calliz technique but I find that distorts my vocals somewhat, so heres what I've learned through someone that works pretty damn good.

First if you've got the Antares Mic Modulator plugin (someone posted it here in the audio help forum), set the input to: Shure SM58, and output to Rode NT1. Now click OK. Once this is done, this warms up your vocals somewhat to a better sound than before. Now goto Amplify: Dynamics Processing: 4.1 Compression which will normalize your vocals to 20 db. Once this is done, goto Amplify: Normalize - 100% (or 0db if your in db format). Now your vocals are normalized fully, and should sound 100% better than before any filters were run.

You can add to this process obviously with hiss reductions ect, but be careful too many filters will distort and ruin your vocals, so if you do be prepared to hit edit - undo!

Anyways, thats all folks. Just remember, if you get that natural horrible hiss you need a new soundcard for this mic to properly work, this process of filtering will only get you so far as your souncard will allow.

Let me know if this helps anyone, it should. If you got any questions or whatever Ill try to help best I can.

(to get to the multi-track go to the top menu's, go to "View" then go to "Muti-Track".

Recording (using the multi-track)
1st- Be sure you have the beat/instrumental in a .WAV format.

Now onto recording.

-After you have opened the Instrumental that will be in .WAV format you go to the "Track" directly under it and hit the "RED" Button. (this is the button that tells cool edit which track you will be using to record with)
-Now after that is complete the "RED" light on the track you will be recording will be lit up.
-Now make sure you mic is pluged up. Make sure your microphone volume is set to s sufficiant recording volume. (Note: having a mic to loud will over ride the beat and your vocal output will be heard more then anything else)
-Now you may begin recording. (Do this by clicking the "Record" Button, 2nd row of buttons the 1 farthest to the right.)

(After Your Verse Is Recorded)

-Now you can edit what you just recorded.
-To Edit what you just recorded 'Right Click' on the track you just recorded. Go to Edit Waveform. From there you will be able to use the "Plug-Ins" to equalize and fix any gliches in your vocals.
-After your done doing that, you go up to the "View" menu. And then go back to the multi-track. (Now Listen to your verse with the beat behind it to determine wether or not the beat and vocals fit properly)
-If by chance the beat or the vocals are to loud, simply right click on them and go to "Volume" from there you will be able to move the Volume Bar, and either increase or decrease the volume of either 1 of your tracks. (Note: you must do this to either track, not both at 1 time)
-Now your ready to MixDown your track. -Go to a empty Track, Right Click, then go to Mixdown, And then go to "All Waves".
-There, now your track has been mixed and will appear in the track you right clicked on to mix it down.

-From here you must delete the other tracks, (instrumental & vocals) and listen to the track.
-If all sounds well. Then Right click, go to Edit Waveform, then once the Edit Waveform Appears, go to File, then Save As.
-If you would like to clear your track up to sound more proffesional you can use the "Filters" to Make them sound better.

Here are a few tutorials by others for better sounding audio's.

This is what I personally do to make them sound as good as possible.

1st- I use Antares Microphone Module, on JUST the accapella.
2nd- I use the "Hiss Reduction", which can be found in "Transform", "Noice Reduction", "Hiss Reduction". (Note: be sure to hit "Preview" to hear how it sounds when using any plug-in)
3rd- I MixDown the tracks, now I go to "Edit Waveform" on what i just Mixed Down, and go to "Filters", then "Graphic Equalizer", And i use the "Vocal Presence (Cut)" Filter and then hit "ok".
4th- I listen to the track to hear exactly how good it's mixed.
5th- I save the file, and call it a day.

(Note: to double up a voice, simply open the file u just saved and use the same directions as listed in the 1st tutorial, be sure to not overdue the volume of the wave or it will muffle out the main voice, usually around -13,-16 should be perfect)



Vocal Filtering- By: Calliz

YOUR SOUND QUALITY DEPENDS ON YOUR MIC TECHNIQUE (staying away from the mic and controlling your syllables) and your SOUNDCARD.

*Highlight the entire waveform*

1)Transform... Amplitude... Dynamics Processing... "Vocal Limiter" This will boost your mid-range and allow you and the beat to blend better at a lower vocal volume... caution... this will even out your sounds so your breathing will be magnified... you might want to edit your breaths down to 25% volume

2)Transform... Filters... Graphic Equalizer... "Vocal Presence (cut)" This will clarify the mid-range on your voice so your **** can be bumped

3)Transform... Filters... FFT Filter... "Bass Cut" This will take some of the unnecesary rumbling out of your voice and you will be more audible

4)Your choice of a light echo.

5)Make sure all sizable gaps in your verse (such as the intro and and end) are silenced

6)Make sure you strategically allign your acapella and the beat. To do so with as much precision as possible, zoom in closely and make the small moves necessary to perfect your production.

ONe thing I'd like to stress though is the reverb/chorus/delay/echo situation....

Most all professional vocals have reverb in them, and if you pay attention, you'll noticed that it enriches the sound of your voice.

however, I notice a lot of cats using WAY too much reverb in their audios. That also goes for the doubled up voice thing....

speaking of which, It's better to actualy re-record certain lines and place them SLIGHTLY out of sync with the original, you'll get the best affect that way....

anyway, with the Reverb, you want to be careful, Cool Edit has a reverb setting called "Vocal - Nice Presence" that's good, but it's still a little too much.

when you do ya reverb, tone down the "Total Reverb Length" to about 1000 and adjust the Original Signal to 100% and the Reverb(wet) to 10%
that should give a nice reverb without all that extra noise in ya audios....

Also, if you're recording in a room with a lot of natural echo/reverb in it, and you want to get rid of it, try using the Coffin filter...

Transform> Delay Effects> Echo Chamber. Then choose Wooden Coffin

that's all my tips now, everything else has been said....

oh, one other thing....

When putting your vocals to the track, you want to make sure that your vocals are as low as possible while still beeing understandable....

You'll have to mess around with your settings to figure that out, but one thing that i use as an indication, is the visual levels that you see in the beat.
When you look at oscilator graph, look at where the graph tops out, then make your vocals approximately half that size...

QUALITY TIP [#.2.]

Capheine's Vocal Editing Process
Designed for Cool Edit Pro v 1.2a

INTRODUCTION

I get ALOT of Instant Messages from people asking how they can make their vocals sound better using Cool Edit. To try to slow down the amount of questions that get asked over and over with the same answers, I have compiled part of my knowledge of Cool Edit into this tutorial to teach you how to better your quality using this software. I am not going to go too far indepth on the Cool Edit software, but I am going to touch up the basics of the software. If you are a novice skilled Cool Edit user, I suggest you read every word of this tutorial. I have included summaries of what each step does in detail, so you will not only learn what to do, but what you ARE doing.


If you want to hear before and after audio samples of my microphone's performance with this vocal editing process, listen to the 2 MP3 files that came with this tutorial.

The file "AudioSample - Before.mp3" lets you hear what my microphone sounded like before any editing. The file named "AudioSample - After.mp3" lets you hear a touched up version of the "Before" sample with all the steps(in order) on PART 2 of the tutorial and then two of the featured filters and effects in the PART 3b "Touch-Ups" group.


Please make sure you are reading this text file in either Internet Explorer or Notepad with the Word Wrap option enabled and resolution at 800x600 or higher.

I hope this tutorial helps you out on your quality. If you have any questions about this, you can reach me through the following sources:
AOL Instant Messanger - CapheineMC
Electronic Mail - CapheineMC@aol.com
Yahoo Instant Messanger - mc_capheine

Before contacting me, please do not ask me ignorant questions like "Why didn't this work for me?" I am sure that this process will not work for EVERY set up in the world, but when people are IMing me asking how to improve their quality, I can only give them my input of what works for me. So if this tutorial doesn't work for you, then you may have to find your own Vocal Editing Process. The audio samples were done with the Yamaha F-V220 Dynamic Microphone which can be found at your local Best Buy store for around $20.00 plus tax.

Capheine's Vocal Editing Process
Designed for Cool Edit Pro v 1.2a


PART 1 - Things you will need & Tips
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Things you will need:
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1. Microphone w/ mic clip
The audio sample was recorded with the Yamaha F-V220 Dynamic Microphone. They are part of the featured Best Buy Microphone Collection and sell for $20.

2. Headphones
Not your rinky dinky stereo headphones you hook to a walkman, but get some that have ear cusions and comfortable fittings. I use KOSS TD-61 Headphones. You can find these in Wal-Mart for $18.

3. Krack_Rock's Ghetto Pop-Filter
Not the real thing, but it works when you say words or syllables that begin with P or B.

4. A Microphone stand
No explaination needed. I know alot of cats say they don't use a mic stand, but it is very important for your body and the microphone to be in a still position during recording.


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Recording Tips:
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When you are recording with a dynamic microphone, ALWAYS keep a clean distance away from the mic. This helps ensure that your breathing patterns will not be picked up hevily on the microphone while recording; a good distance is around 3 to 4 inches from the mic.

While recording, it is a good idea to wear headphones. It is very unprofessional to be able to hear the beat in the beackground of an acapella. To eliminate this, wear cushioned headphones and turn the volume, of your computer, up slightly enough to the point where you can hear the snares and melody in the beat, but your microphone doesn't pick it up.

I personally, wouldn't be able to live without my Krack_Rock Ghetto Pop Filter. It blocks your exhaling breaths from hitting your microphone when you say syllables or words that begin with the letter P or B. Usually, this would make a "pop" sound; hence the name, Pop Filter.

*NOTE: Examples are shown in "PART 1 - Pop Filter1.gif" and "PART 1 - Pop Filter2.gif"*


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Pre-Recording Settings
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Before you record, make sure the following settings are taken care of:

- Your headphones are plugged in
- Your speakers have been unplugged or turned off
- Your microphone is on and plugged in
- All loud background noises and sounds are gone(TV, radio, games, etc)
- Your mic stand and pop filter are adjusted for your recording room
- Your Volume has been lowered to fit Paragraph 2 in Recording Tips
- Your body is a safe distance from the microphone
- Your microphone's volume is set properly(see below)*

* To set your microphone's volume for recording, you must first goto your Sound Properties. To do this, drag your mouse to the system tray of your taskbar and find the small, yellow speaker icon that says Volume when your mouse is over it. Double-click that icon and new window should pop up saying "Volume Control" in the title bar. In that window, goto:

Options > Properties > Recording

Uncheck ALL the items except Microphone and press OK. Now a new window called Recording Control should show with only 1 item to adjust, Microphone. Set its volume right between the 3rd and 4th lines nearest to the bottom of the volume meter. If you are confused, an example is shown in the file, "PART 1 - RecSettings.gif" of what your settings should look like.

Now you are ready to start Cleaning Your Vocals!
Capheine's Vocal Editing Process
Designed for Cool Edit Pro v 1.2a


PART 2 - Cleaning Your Audio

*NOTE: When doing this, make sure you are only editing your acapella in Single-Track Mode*

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1 - Noise Reduction
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This is always my first step. Noise Reduction will eliminate that nasty unwanted hiss and hum in the background of your recording. First, record yourself on your microphone only saying "test one" and let the recording continue 5 seconds without making ANY noise in the background. After you are finished, highlight 0.300/seconds of the part where you are making no noise. While that is highlighted, goto:

Transform > Noise Reduction > Noise Reduction

Chose "Get From Profile Selection" and set the Reduction level to 95%. After you are done with that, hit Save Profile and put this file in a folder where no one will delete it. Now hit OK.

*NOTE: The next time you use Noise Reduction on your vocals, just open the original file you saved before with the Load Profile button and hit OK*


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2 - Silence and Delete
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Now that the hiss is eliminated you can see your pure vocals through looking at the wave forms. At this point of editing, it is good to Silence and Delete unwanted background noises. You should notice right after Noise Reduction that there is a lengthy amount of time from 0:00 secs to when your vocals start and between the time where your vocals finish and the audio ends. To delete this excess amount of time, highlight that area of unwanted sound ONLY and goto:

Edit > Delete Selection

Now listen to your audio thoroughly from beginning to end and point out any gaps, or lengthy periods of your verse where you aren't saying anything or making any noise. Highlight only those sizable gaps, and individually and goto:

Transform > Silence

*NOTE: To maximize both of these effect to the fullest capability, I highly suggest you Zoom In before Silencing or Deleting a selection*


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3 - 4:1 Compression
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It is very hard to record a complete verse without being too loud at some point than other points. To fix it where this can be nuetral, a Compressor solves this. This compressor takes your vocals and fixes them where they are leveled out at 20dB which is perfect to use the steps mentioned after this and keep your emotion leveled. To use this goto:

Transform > Amplitude > Dynamics Processing

Now select "4:1 Compressor > 20dB" and hit OK. You will notice immediately that your waveforms will visually lose some definition.


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4 - Antares Microphone Modeler
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I would have to say this is probrably THE most talked about DirectX plug-in online. Its job is to work with your vocals so your microphone will appear to mimic other microphones. It is not 100% effective on mimicing other mics, but with this Vocal Editing Process, you can't deny how much it really compliments your finished product. If you have Antares Mic Modulator goto:

Transform > DirectX > Antares Mic Modeler

Even if you aren't using one, set your Source Mic to the Shure SM58. Now set the Proximity Inches of the Source Mic to 3.5 inches.
Set the Modeled Mic to the microphone of your choice. I prefer the AKG C 3000 with the Cardiod setting for its pattern. Put the Low Cut ON and Preserve both the Bass and Treble sources. Now you are ready to hit OK.

*NOTE: Examples of the settings are shown in the file, "PART 2 - Antares Mic Modeler.gif"*

If this is your first time doing this step, before you hit OK, select hit Add Preset. The next time you want to use this plug-in, all you have to do is load it from the Presets list.


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5 - Normalization
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I do not suggest using the Amplify option in Cool Edit simply because I have noticed it takes away from the natural feel of the vocals a little bit. I like to use the Normalize option instead. What this does is boost up the volume to your chosing by using either percentage or decibel calculations you put into it. To get into this option, goto:

Transform > Amplitude > Normalize

Make sure "Decibels format" is unchecked and set the "Normalize level" to 95%. Press OK


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6 - AIPL WarmTone
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This is another plug-in designed to make your vocals mesh well with the beat. This blending of vocal leveling is usually called a "warm" effect. I got this plug-in and really underestimated it. When you look at the layout, it looks very cheesy and you may want to discard, but do not judge this book by its cover! If you have AIPL WarmTone, goto:

Transform > DirectX > AIPL WarmTone

Goto the Presets, select "Mellow Blend" and push the ProSound button in. Now chose Add Preset and save this so next time you use this plug-in, you can access it right from the Presets list.


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7 - Normalization
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Almost the same as Step 5, but changing the level. Goto:

Transform > Amplitude > Normalize

Make sure "Decibels format" is unchecked and set the "Normalize level" to 100%. Press OK.


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8 - Finished!
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Now just go back over your audio to make sure there aren't any unwanted background noises that are being picked up during moments when you aren't making any noise on the microphone. If there are, refer to Step 2 to silence those noises.
I always run another Noise Reduction for my last step just to make sure the unwanted hiss or hum is completely taken out on my finished product. To refer back to Noise Reduction, repeat Step 1.

Now, you are ready to start Polishing The Finished Product!

Capheine's Vocal Editing Process
Designed for Cool Edit Pro v 1.2a


PART 3 - Polishing The Finished Product
Section A - Special Effects

Ok, I am not going to tell you my EXACT Polishing method because I don't want anyone copying my quality all the way. I will, however, touch a select few of Filters, Plug-Ins, and Effects that I think are very useful and I have compiled these into 2 Groups; Special Effects and Touch-Ups. The text file you are reading now is the Special Effects group.


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Demon Voice
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I figured this one out myself. It is VERY dope for intros/outros and skits. If you have ever seen the Exorcist, this procedure will make your voice sound like the girl who was possesed by the demons in her bed. First you have to bend your pitch. To do that, goto:

Transform > Time/Pitch > Strech

Select the preset called "Lower Pitch" and you are ready to hit OK. You should notice your voice will now be deep. Now, for the biggest and dopest change of this whole process! Goto:

Transform > Delay Effects > Delay

Set the preset to "The Exorcist!" and hit OK


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Thunder God Voice
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I figured this one out myself. It is VERY dope for intros/outros and skits. Alot of people have started asking me how to do this after Warbux did it on his Monkey B skit. I personally think it is/was played out, but I'm adding it here so people won't have to IM me about this anymore. First you have to bend your pitch. To do that, goto:

Transform > Time/Pitch > Strech

Select the preset called "Lower Pitch" and you are ready to hit OK. You should notice your voice will now be deep. Now, for the biggest and dopest change of this whole process! Goto:

Transform > Delay Effects > Delay

Set the preset to "Vocal Presence 2" and hit OK.


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Chipmunk Voice
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I figured this one out myself. Alot of people have started asking me how to do this after Warbux did it on his Monkey B skit. I personally think it is/was played out, but I'm adding it here so people won't have to IM me about this anymore. First you have to bend your pitch. To do that, goto:

Transform > Time/Pitch > Strech

Select the preset called "Helium" and you are ready to hit OK. You should notice your voice will now be deep. Now, for the biggest and dopest change of this whole process! Goto:

Transform > Delay Effects > Delay

Set the preset to "Vocal Presence 2" and hit OK.


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Phone Effect
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Most people know how to do this already or know what it does. It makes your vocals sound like they were done over the phone. It's very nice for skits. To use it, goto:

Transform > Filters > FFT Filter

Select the preset, "Get Off The Phone!" and hit OK. Now your voice will sound like phone quality. To add the finishing touch, I go to:

Transform > Delay Effects > Delay

Set the preset to "Vocal Presence" and hit OK. Naturally, with both of these filters mixed, you will lose volume in your vocals. You should re-Normalize your vocals, to do this, goto:

Transform > Amplitude > Normalize

Set the Normalize level to 100% and hit OK.


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Skit Tips
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When you are doing skits that are based on live situations, such as live conversations or talking to someone, you want it to sound realistic. To do this, you are going to need the DirectX plugin, AIPL SpinCycle2. This program edits your vocals to make it seem as if your mic was placed in the position you chose during pre-recording. That's the best I can explain it with. If you have this plug-in installed, goto:

Transform > DirectX > AIPL SpinCyle2

Select the "[default]" preset and change the Mic Placement to "50, 68" by raising the meter on the left of the visual slightly. Now change the Crossover to "810 Hz" and press the ProSound button in. Hit OK.
*NOTE: You should hit Add Preset before pressing OK so the next time you use this plug-in, you can load it directly from the Presets list.*

Try as much as possible to add realistic sounds in your skits as well. For example, if you are basing your skit on being in the park, insert samples of the wind blowing, birds chirping, people walking by, and dogs barking. Normalize these types of sounds to a suitable level and mix them far apart so it seems more like a realistic situation.
Capheine's Vocal Editing Process
Designed for Cool Edit Pro v 1.2a


PART 3 - Polishing The Finished Product
Section B - Touch-Ups

Ok, I am not going to tell you my EXACT Polishing method because I don't want anyone copying my quality all the way. I will, however, touch a select few of Filters, Plug-Ins, and Effects that I think are very useful and I have compiled these into 2 Groups; Special Effects and Touch-Ups. The text file you are reading now is the Touch-Ups group.


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Reverb
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If you listen to ANY professional CD, you are going to hear a reverb. Alot of people think reverb is just a weaker version of echo, but reverb is a process that expands sound and echoing is the repitition of sound. I REALLY despise the use of Echoes on your audio, because Reverb gives it more of a professional touch. To get into Reverb, goto:

Transform > Delay Effects > Reverb

Alot of people use presets that over abuse the reverb effect. I recommend selecting the "Tight And Close" preset above the others. If you want your reverb to have more definition than the "Tight And Close" filter, then you can make it stand out with the "Vocal - Nice Presence" preset. Hit OK.


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Echo/Coffin Filter
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Some people record their audios in room that aren't suitable for "Echo-proof" recording. Before they even touch filters, their audios already have a echo in them caused from sound waves bouncing off the walls in the room they are recording in. If this is happening to you, you can get that out by going to:

Transform > Delay Effects > Echo Chamber

Chose the "Wooden Coffin" preset and hit OK. This should solve your troubles.


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Sho-Down's Studio Voice
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This is a very nice tip right here brought from Sho-Down of www.mp3.com/RockItProductions, one of the illest beat making and production sites online. It works with the Prametric Equalizing Filter on Cool Edit. Alot of people use this filter before they do anything, but it works more efficiently when it is the LAST step of Polishing Your Audio. To use the filter, goto:

Transform > Filters > Prametric Equalizer

Now alter your settings to EXACTLY copy the following example. The example is shown in the file, "PART 3b - Studio Voice.gif" of how your exact settings should look. Make sure all your settings match that GIF Image exactly. This filter WILL lower the bass and increase your treble some, so if you don't like the after effects of this exact setting, then mess around with the settings and numbers until it is suitable for your desired sound.

*Props to Sho-Down for this tip, show him some support at www.mp3.com/RockItProductions*

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use a noise gate:
cut every sound below -30dB.

use a compressor:
compress the signal threshold -10dB, ratio 1.6:1, attack 0ms, release 42.614ms, gain up 5dB.

use a parametric EQ:
cut everything below 60hz on vocal EQ to kill ground hum.
cut bass a touch in the band between 78hz and 98hz. try 68.7hz with medium Q level.
boost high mids a touch in the band between 3.27mhz to 4.1mhz. try 3.435mhz with medium Q level.
boost highs up just a touch in the band between 5.232hz to 6.56mhz. try 5.496mhz with relatively high Q level.
this will make your voice less bassy and more punchy. next time you record, place the mic 2 fists away from your mouth at eye level, and point it at the ground. put a pop filter between your mouth and the mic to keep yourself honest. use proper mic technique when you record so you won't have to use much EQ later on.

use a reverb:
bathroom reverb, room size 10%, predelay 21ms, delay of 21.307ms, delay volume 35%, delay length 42.614ms
use a delay:
set delay at 88bpm settings (short 21.307ms)

Delay Effects > Reverb > Custom Setting (below)...
----- Total Reverb Length: 54 ms
----- Attack Time: 50.6 ms
----- High Frequency Absorption Time: 1271 ms
----- Smooth/Perception/Echoey: 9
----- Original Signal: 60%
----- Reverb: 198%
----- Check "Combine Source Left and Right"

THIS IS FOR COOL EDIT PRO 2.0

Delay Effects > Reverb > Custom Setting (below)...
----- Total Reverb Length: 1000 ms
----- Attack Time: 60 ms
----- High Frequency Absorption Time: 1000 ms
----- Smooth/Perception/Echoey: 15
----- Original Signal: 110%
----- Reverb: 10%
----- Check "Combine Source Left and Right"

total reverb length: basically is what it says, this is also known as decay, or sustain. just how long you want the reverb to go, so say you would want a really long echoey reverb like being in a church or hall, you would bring the reverb length to like 2000-6000

attack time: is how quick you want the reverb to react to a word. think of it as like an option to have a faded in reverb. so its like this diagram:

(little or no attack)

III.IIIIIII

(with a slower attack)

III.....IIIIIII

the periods represent the time in which the sound was made and the reverb is made audible.

high frequency absorbtion time: this is basically the option to let the reverb have high frequencies.. like a reverb on an 's'. to put it this way on a natural reverb if a room has more furniture in it the higher frequencies wouldn't be a prevailent as the an empty room.

perception: this gives you the option on what kind of reverb you want... if you want it smooth, or more choppy and echoey. very cool option.

dry/wet: dry is your original sound and wet is the reverb... if you turned the dry all the way down and the wet all the way up it would only let the reverb come through. this is basically the intensity of the effect and the most important option.

and that is the basic reverb definitions lol. the reverb is a very easy effect to use once you know what everything does. and can really add deep emotion.

also when using the reverb on stuff you can make it more wide, and basically just better sounding by having the wave in "stereo" format.