you hear thru it, work you recordings thru it but the sound it's not recording with it. When you record you won't record the sound as it went thru the plug cuz it's just a plug on the insert point of the chain. You'll try other plugs after a while to "hear" what they do and shake your head as you can't make them "sound" like the SSL's.
You'll appreciate them more as you use them. I'm surprised you bought them without knowing what they do but it's cool, sometimes you just have to dive in to hear how something works. I have an excellent front end though so the plugs are just polishing an already great recording.īefore I had those plugs I would run a HPF, a compressor, an EQ, then another compressor on each channel which could become cumbersome. I find the "sound" of the plug's compression pushes vox a little more out front in a mix. I definitely use the HPF and gate on every instance. Sometimes it's only a HPF/LPF, other times, it's compressing and EQ'n. Would inserting them on every track be a good idea? Thanks in advance and please dont flame i know this question isnt that advanced.I use the E Channel on almost every channel of every mix I do. But my question is how the hell do I use them? And why are they so good? I understand there is a wide range of uses for them but how could I benefit the most from them.
Mixing vocals with waves ssl 4000 pro#
I always hear people talking about that "SSL sound" and now i can essentially achieve getting that sound or close to it by slapping the channel strip on all my tracks in pro tools. I just recently purchased the Waves SSL 4000 collection. that's where i found the magic with the ssl plugs good luck with it. turn it +3/6db on a snare make your futher sound then conpensate with the fader as you lower it by 3/6db. turn it up as you drive the console and adjust the level with the fader. the trick in the plug is the input gain knob. as per the fader use it to adjust the plug only not the channel. it's quite puchny so you can use on drums (recomend) vocals anything. When I record, should I insert the SSL channel before and WHILE i record, or only after I record when I mix?When you record you won't record the sound as it went thru the plug cuz it's just a plug on the insert point of the chain. In a pinch, you can convert the high band to a bell and use it cut sibilance from a particularly brittle recording.What do you think about using it on vocals? Also i noticed Ssl channel has its own fader, when I want to lower or raise volume of my track should I use the pro tools fader or the SSL fader? The semi-parametric midrange bands are great for carving out muddiness in the low-mids, and boxiness in the midrange. Using the high shelf to boost 8-10kHz adds the perfect amount of sparkle without any unwanted harshness. Many engineers prefer the silky high-end of these units on vocals.
Mixing vocals with waves ssl 4000 series#
SSL E Series EQ Module One of the most popular options for EQing vocals is the SSL E Series EQ module.
Digital EQs like FabFilter Pro-Q 2 and Sonnox Oxford EQ offer great flexibility.īut, if you’re looking to add some analog vibe and character to your vocal recordings, you may pick up one of these hardware units or plug-in emulations. Sometimes engineers call using aggressive subtractive EQ “doing surgery.” Well, surgery calls for the proper tools. This allows you to isolate problem areas without affecting the good parts. When using subtractive EQ on a vocal, it’s usually best to use a high (or narrow) Q. Subtractive EQ is typically used to roll-off the subs, cut any muddiness in the low-mids, and notch out any nasty frequencies in the upper-midrange. Additive EQ is when you boost certain frequencies. Oh, and a killer performance of course.Įqualization Most engineers chose to start by removing unwanted frequencies in the vocal recording, which is called Subtractive EQ. You can achieve a great vocal sound on a laptop, as long as you understand how all the moving parts work together. While many great records got cut that way, that’s not exactly how it works anymore. Some people think the keys to a killer vocal sound are kept in high-end studios, surrounded by vintage gear.
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