Bandlab: Widening vocals with Stereo effects

Demo summary
The creator demonstrates how to use stereo widening tools in BandLab to thicken the vocal and adjust the frequency around 5K.
Step-by-step
- Adjust the frequency to around 5K
- Select the Stereo effect
- Adjust the Stereo width settings to thicken the vocal
- Lower the effect level slightly to blend
Options
- Use the 'Pang tight' setting for stereo width
Tips
- Don't hit the frequency adjustment too hard
- Bring the level down just a little bit to thicken the vocal without overdoing it
Highlights
“if you really want to get a little fancy make your vocals wider”
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