Bandlab: Vocal EQ and frequency sculpting

Demo summary
The creator demonstrates how to use the EQ plugin in BandLab to roll off low-end frequencies around 107-120Hz and adjust high-end brightness while listening to the track.
Step-by-step
- Open the EQ plugin on the vocal track
- Roll off the low-end frequencies by moving the high-pass filter to approximately 107-120Hz
- Adjust the high-end faders to increase or decrease the brightness of the vocal
- Fine-tune the overall volume fader within the EQ plugin to balance the output
Options
- Over-exaggerate the frequency cut and then pull it back to find the sweet spot
- Adjust brightness levels based on the specific sound or genre you are going for
Watch out for
- Moving the low-end cut too far to the right will knock the body out of the vocal
Tips
- Go by ear when setting frequencies rather than strictly following numbers
- Keep the beat playing while EQing to ensure the vocal sits correctly in the mix
- Set the low-end cut to a point where the vocal still sounds full and natural
Highlights
“I'm just tweaking like that a little bit right tweaking it... it sounds clean”
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