what VST is the most recommended for vocals,(will like your setting for Eq too)

I have never used the same EQ'ing on a vocal or any other track. 
Even when I record a band thats doing 3 or 4 songs, I EQ to the song at hand.
The only thing that I pretty much do for most tracks is to roll off the lows. But I cant even tell you from where or how much or even how steep a curve, Sorry.

Here's a little reading that may help you on your way. 

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Mike

Well, if you know they're too bass heavy - just shove a HPF on the track, set your Q to 1 octave (1.4 on the Sonnitus) then sweep the thing up & down until you find the sweet spot.

i.e. the spot at which you've gotten rid of the mud at the bottom, but you haven't encroached into the area you want to keep.

This part of EQ'ing is really, really simple.

But just like Mike, - every track I've ever EQ'd has been done slightly differently to the last one - even with the same vocalist in the same room with the same mic.

You mix it to suit the song

Liquid Mix's 737 as well as SSL emulations works well on rap lots of times. Also the T-Racks classic EQ can sound great. For something free try Bootsy's plugs as well as Leftover Lasagnas free Pushtec.

As previous posters have said it depends a lot on what you'r working with though as well as what sound you are after. Also remember that different compressors color the sound as well and ad subtle and musical distortion, sometimes it's not that you need EQ, sometimes a different compressor or some subtle tube/tape saturation can make all the difference.

With rap I often roll off the lows somewhere between 40-80 hz, compensate that by a small boost around 100-250. Subtract some boxyness that's usually around 300-450 and than ad a little aroudn 1,5-3 khz or 5 khz depending on what the vox need. This is what I usually will have to do BUT it's nothing that always will be what the doctor will prescribe, different situations demand different solutions even though I often find it to be a good starting point.

Do you have your music and rap anywhere we can listen? It's always easier to answer when we know what we're talking about.

to bassey..... try a roll off at 100hz..... experiment with it move the set point up and down, vary the slope  ....DB per octave..... with the bass guitar or synth and kick drum holding down the low end..... the vox should sit nicely in the mix with the lows rolled off.

I have used Ozone 3 with a customized setting for vocal EQ..... however, that will change from song to song.....even though it's my voice, in the same room, with the same mic... the EQ needs differ with each song.... so you can use the preset as a starting point.

Hey Josegon214,

You say your having a hard time EQ'ing your vocal.

Well I'd take a step back and look at how your recording your vocal in the first instance.

What environemnt are you recording in? Have you set up a recording space with suitable acoustics? What mic are you using? Waht distance are you from the mic? Are you using a pop shield? etc

Getting the above right should make EQ'ing less effortful.

If you feel that something is not right or you don't like the sound of it, I always try to go back to the start and iron out the probs there! 

Hope this helps   

Rod

Crg

josegon214


i need help setting up Eq for my vocals, i do rap music, and im having hard time eqing vocals.
i will like people to post there setting for there vocal (i know it will be the same with mine but im willing to give it a try and start from there) other then that. what VST is recommended for vocals. i also only do 1 vocal track.

Though I'm not into rap, rap is filled with explosive bursts of voice. Impossible to EQ. Train your "rappers" to use a Microphone. Expression changes when faced with a mechanical absolute. A Mic can only handle so much before EQ is useless.

OP didn't say what mic or type of mic he's using. I wonder if something like an SM58 would help? Seems to be a staple stage mic and I would think for rap you'd want something like a dynamic mic and not a large diaphragm condenser mic.

Many rappers that don't have much experience almost swallow the mic,

If i record a rapper, im giving him vocal recording 101 lessons first. or he's using his own mic...LOL
Cj

know it will be the same with mine but im willing to give it a try and start from there)

That's like me using Brittney spears vocal settings on my vocals. It just wont work. you just need to learn how to use and adust effects to get the most out of your vocals.
like i said earlier,
Learn complimentary EQ techniques
Learn about dynamic controlled processes, like compressors and limiters
Learn vocal techniques.
There is a wealth of info at your finger tips and at book stores. Take the initiative and learn the tools you have and learn. Cause like i sad before, every vocal take is different.
Cj

What is your vocal chain? Mic? Pre?

I really like the Shure SM7 and Great River MP1NV combination. If you can't afford the Great River, look at the GAP Pre-73. It's on the very cheap side, but sounds pretty dang good.

As far as plugins go, you should look into the Waves SSL collection. The E-Channel ROCKS. Or in your case hip-hops. It's got a killer EQ section, very musical. And some killer compression right there too. Plus, it has this neat little analog button to give you a little saturation.

If the price isn't right, I'd look into URS plugs. Oh, and there is a GREAT cheap VST out there called The Rocket, made by Stillwell. Everyone should have that in his/her arsenal.

Good luck!