Vocal EQ

Name: Vocal EQ
Price: 100 USD
Author: Antares

by Antares · EQ · Vocal equalizer

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Equalizer designed specifically for vocals, for isolating and smoothing problem frequencies.

Best for: Vocals. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: vocals, corrective, metering, built-in analyzer, lead vocals, low latency, static.

What it does

Vocal EQ is an equalizer designed specifically for vocals.

Bands: six parametric bands with low-pass and high-pass filters, an Air band and a tilt filter.
Metering: spectrum analyser and pitch metering.
Pitch tracking: can lock EQ bands to the singer's pitch.
Vocal learning: identifies the input type and vocal range automatically.
Latency: low latency.

Source: Antares product page

When to use it

Vocal EQ's pitch-following bands are what set it apart from general EQs such as FabFilter Pro-Q 4, which is a more general-purpose EQ. Choose it for cleaning up and shaping vocals quickly.

Best for: lead vocals with problem resonances that move with the note.
Genres: any vocal-led material.

Where to buy

Sweetwater: $100
Antares: see store

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