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Cubase 15: Adding Reverb and De-essing

Demo summary

The user demonstrates applying reverb and a de-esser to the vocal chain to smooth out sibilance and finish the spatial processing.

Step-by-step

  1. Add a reverb plugin to the vocal chain
  2. Select a reverb preset
  3. Set the reverb mix to 100%
  4. Add a de-esser to the chain
  5. Dial down the high sibilances using the de-esser controls while the track plays

Tips

  • Set the reverb mix all the way up initially to see how the effect reacts to the vocal

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

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  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 ExciterThe 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-essingCurrentThe 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” →

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