There are many effects available for singers: reverb, compressor, equalizer, and others. But vocal processing is not limited to mixing effects; this technology has totally changed how we sing in pop music. From little tweaks to full-on transformations, these tools are a game-changer. Whether you're an amateur singer or a Jamzone aficionado, you'll love how these effects can spice up your performances. Ready to vocalize?
The Magic of Harmonizers
Ever wanted to sound like a whole choir all by yourself? That's where harmonizers come in. They add harmony lines to your lead vocal, making it sound rich and full.
Harmonizers, first used in the 1970s, create harmony lines by manipulating pitch, with early adopters like The Beach Boys adding more textures to their vocals. These tools revolutionized music production, adding depth and complexity to vocal performances.
Remember Queen's multi-layered vocals? Yup, that's harmonizers at work.
Creating Depth with Chorus
Chorus effects can give your voice a shimmering effect. This effect emerged in the 1970s, enhancing vocals and instruments by duplicating and slightly altering their pitch and timing for a fuller sound.
Bands like The Police and Fleetwood Mac were early adopters, using it to enrich their songs and to give their music its signature lush sound.
Nailing Pitch with Autotune
Ah, autotune—the tool everyone loves to talk about! It fixes pitch issues and can be used subtly or as a bold effect. Introduced in the late 90’s and famously used by Cher in her 1998 hit song “Believe,” this effect is heavily used now in modern music.
Using Vocal Effects with Jamzone
Jamzone makes it super easy to integrate these effects into your practice.
Option 1:
The easiest way to add a vocal effect to your live performance is to use a vocal pedal with your own mixer:
- Connect your mic to the vocal pedal and the pedal to the mixer.
- Power on the equipment and set initial levels on the mixer.
- Configure and adjust vocal effects on the pedal.
- Conduct a sound check, adjust the EQ, and monitor sound for a balanced mix.
Option 2:
If you're familiar with working on Apple devices, you have probably come across the term "Audio Unit." Well, you have the ability to use Audio Unit Extensions (AUv3) in Jamzone’s mixer like the Bleass plugins.
- Use the Audio Input function to connect a microphone to the device running Jamzone 🎚️Multi-track mixer, Audio Input & Recording.
- Apply a Bleass AUv3 effect to the microphone input track.
Vocal processing can really transform your singing, adding that professional touch to your performances. With Jamzone and its awesome library of backing tracks, you've got everything you need to explore these effects. Go ahead, give it a try, and happy singing!
