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Cubase 15: Adding harmonic excitement with Ozone Exciter

Demo summary

The producer applies the Exciter module within Ozone to enhance the high-end presence and character of the vocals.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the Ozone plugin interface
  2. Select the Exciter module
  3. Play the track to monitor the harmonic distortion and EQ changes
  4. Adjust the Exciter settings to enhance the high-end presence of the vocals

Tips

  • Use the Exciter to find a balance of distortion and EQ that adds character to the mix

Highlights

The exciter is super nice.

All demos from “Watch Me Mix In Cubase 15 Pro | Mixing Vocals From Start To Finish

  1. 1:470:57Compressing vocals with Cubase stock compressorThe producer selects and applies a native Cubase compressor to a vocal track, adjusting settings while listening to the playback to tame the vocal dynamics.Cubase 15AI Audio Editor
  2. 2:441:12Applying saturation in CubaseThe user explores Steinberg's distortion and saturation plugins within Cubase 15 Pro to add character and grit to the vocal performance.Cubase 15AI Audio Editor
  3. 3:563:40Multiband compression with Steinberg MotiveThe producer uses the Motive multiband compressor to balance frequencies and place the voice more effectively within the mix.Cubase 15AI Audio Editor
  4. 10:291:25Adding harmonic excitement with Ozone ExciterCurrentThe producer applies the Exciter module within Ozone to enhance the high-end presence and character of the vocals.Cubase 15AI Mastering
  5. 11:542:19Setting up Studio Delay in CubaseThe producer adds a Studio Delay as a send effect, adjusting the mix to 100% and testing various presets to create space.Cubase 15AI Audio Editor
  6. 14:502:06Adding Reverb and De-essingThe user demonstrates applying reverb and a de-esser to the vocal chain to smooth out sibilance and finish the spatial processing.Cubase 15AI Audio Editor
  7. Watch “Watch Me Mix In Cubase 15 Pro | Mixing Vocals From Start To Finish” →

AI Mastering

  1. 43:041:21Mastering with Ultra ShaperA demonstration of the new Ultra Shaper dynamics processor used as a clipper and compressor on the master output bus.Reid Stefan
  2. 34:040:33Master bus processing and limitingAustin shows his master bus chain, including Tube Compressor, Frequency EQ, Maximizer, and Brickwall Limiter to finalize the project export.Cubase
  3. 10:291:25Adding harmonic excitement with Ozone ExciterCurrentThe producer applies the Exciter module within Ozone to enhance the high-end presence and character of the vocals.GeniusVybz