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How to Edit Vocal Reverb in a Studio

Editing vocal reverb can be an extremely difficult process if you don't have the proper equipment and knowledge. Reverb, which is an audio effect that enhances vocals by adding echo and slight distortion, can be troublesome to edit once applied. In order to edit reverb on vocals, you must filter out the reverb by using audio effects such as Gate, Compression and EQ. Music creation software or analog processors are required to edit reverb in the vocals.

Things You'll Need

  • Music software
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Instructions

    • 1

      Open the software and "Load" or "Import" the vocals into the program. Click to highlight the vocals and click the "Sound Effects" or "Effects" tab at the top of the screen. Select the "Gate" tab from the list of options.

    • 2

      Set the "Threshold," "Ratio" and "Attack" options to the center. Slowly turn the "Threshold" button to the left until the vocals get deeper. Apply "Attack" to the vocals by moving the "Attack" button to the right until the song balances out. The background noise will be lower than the original recording.

    • 3

      Press the "Play" button to preview the vocals. Select "Effects" from the top and click the "Compression" or "Compressor" option. Adjust the "Decay," "Threshold" and "Attack" button to the center. Slowly turn the "Attack" button to the right until the vocals sound very soft. Move the "Threshold" button to the right until you reach the vocal volume you're looking for.

    • 4

      Select the "EQ" option from the "Effects" menu and place all of the sliders in the center. Move the sliders up slowly from left to right until you get slight feedback. Move the last three sliders to the left down until the feedback fades away. Press the "Play" button to preview the vocals while you adjust the "EQ."

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