Cubase 15: Applying saturation in Cubase

Demo summary
The user explores Steinberg's distortion and saturation plugins within Cubase 15 Pro to add character and grit to the vocal performance.
Step-by-step
- Open the Steinberg plugin menu within the Cubase mixer
- Select a distortion or saturation plugin from the list
- Apply the plugin to the vocal track
- Play back the audio to audition the character and grit added to the performance
Options
- Experiment with random distortion plugins to find a specific character
Tips
- Use saturation and distortion to add character to vocal performances if the artist's style supports it
All demos from “Watch Me Mix In Cubase 15 Pro | Mixing Vocals From Start To Finish”
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 15· AI Audio Editor
2:441:12Applying saturation in CubaseCurrentThe user explores Steinberg's distortion and saturation plugins within Cubase 15 Pro to add character and grit to the vocal performance.Cubase 15· AI Audio Editor
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 15· AI Audio Editor
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 15· AI Mastering
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 15· AI Audio Editor
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 15· AI Audio Editor- Watch “Watch Me Mix In Cubase 15 Pro | Mixing Vocals From Start To Finish” →
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16:001:15Real-time Pitch Shifting and DoublingThe host demonstrates the new Pitch Shifter plugin on a lead vocal, adjusting formants and using it as a stereo doubler.Mixdown Online
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14:160:14Visual feedback for automation scalingDom demonstrates the new visual DB feedback that appears when scaling automation points up or down in the project window.Dom Sigalas
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11:050:27Syncing loops to project tempoThe video shows how to use the tempo link button in the sample browser to automatically time-stretch a bongo loop to match the project BPM.Reid Stefan
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