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
- Open the Ozone plugin interface
- Select the Exciter module
- Play the track to monitor the harmonic distortion and EQ changes
- 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”
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