On the computer, I really could not hear the vocal effect harmonizer. Perhaps that is best.
I generally don't think vocal FX are beneficial to most vocal tracks.....especially where you can hear the FX clearly.
I use simple multi-tracking of a vocal by recording it several times. I do my best to get the phrasing, pitch, and nuances as close to exact as possible. Then I choose one of those tracks....usually the one I think sounds the best and make it the official lead vocal track... it goes down the center of the stereo field. The other 2 vocal takes get turned way down... -18db or so as a starting point and panned 50% or more right and left. Depending on the song, the instruments and the vocals needed... I might need to go up or down from that point.
This gives a fattening effect to the vocals...I guess it's similar to the harmonizer you are speaking about. Since no 2 takes will ever be perfect copies of each other, this often works well to add that "something" to the track that, when done properly is nearly "invisible" to the average listener.
If I understand correctly.....You are basically taking one vocal take, splitting it to several tracks, and running it through a plug to alter it. There are problems that you might encounter doing that. Since all the resultant tracks are identical and from the same source, you may encounter comb filtering of the track.
It's the lazy way..... and trust me, I have done that very thing myself. The latest example is on the song Come & Go..(not the version on my sound click that's the old one). Due to time and convenience circumstances, we did not go back to the studio to record the vocals and harmony tracks a second time.... I used a pitch plug to create several new harmony tracks from cloned versions of the original. I altered the pitch and timing of the harmony tracks to accomplish it.
It works, but it's not the best way to get it done.
The song in question does sound pretty good on this computer
post edited by Guitarhacker - 2013/01/16 11:07:52