Auto-Tune is a plugin compatible with almost any digital audio workstation that accepts VST and Direct-X plugins, including Cool Edit Pro. Young man singing.
In our How to Mix Music guide we talked about why mixing dynamic sounds is a tough egg to crack. Vocals are super dynamic so they’re trickier to mix.
But you don’t have to pull your hair out every time you hit the mixing board to get the perfect vocal.
There’s a dizzying amount of plugins out there. That’s why we did the digging so you don’t have to.
Here’s 9 plugins that will help you get your vocals and beats fitting together like peas and carrots.
1. Vladg and Tokyo Dawn Proximity
Ever recorded an entire vocal only to realize you had the mic in the wrong spot? No sweat.
The Vladg and Tokyo Dawn Proximity lets you change the mic placement AFTER you record. Pretty useful and pretty cool.
2. Acon Digital Multiply Chorus
Vocals need some color. That’s where a chorus plugin comes in.
Acon Digital’s Multiply Chorus will thicken up your sound. It’s a whole bunch of tiny delays (we’re talking milliseconds) that fill out your vocals to liven them up a bit.
3. Melda MAutoPitch Auto-Tune
Auto-tune’s origins are pretty strange. But there’s no denying that it’s an invaluable tool for producers dealing with vocals.
Auto-tune is the vocal mixer’s secret weapon. MAutoPitch is one of the best auto-tune plugins around. It fixes pitch, corrects sour notes, and even gives you that iconic T-pain/Cher effect if you want it.
This one comes in a free plugin bundle with all sorts of fun mixing toys.
4. Voxengo OldSkoolVerb
Reverb for vocals is essential. Reverb takes your vocals out of the room you recorded them in, and allows you to make your own sound space.
OldSkoolVerb has got you covered no matter what your needs are. From huge halls to a tiny closet, it gives you all the options to create the perfect sonic space in your mix.
5. Klanghelm DC1A
The DC1A is a nifty little character compressor by Klanghelm. It uses sophisticated compression settings and an easy 2 knob setup that has you covered “from smooth levelling to heavy pumping.”
Be sure to check out their absolutely EPIC demo video.
6. Alex Hilton A1 Trigger Gate
If you’re wondering how far you can push your vocal track this plugin will do a great job letting you know.
Using a step-style sequencer the A1 Trigger Gate packs in a boat load of cool effects. It’s good for all sorts of stuff. So grab it and start experimenting.
![]() 7. Glitch Machines Hysteresis
Just like any other part of a mix, vocals are a great place to experiment. The effects on Hysteresis definitely deliver a whole bundle of experimentation.
This delay plugin creates “robotic artifacts and abstract music malfunctions.” Count me in.
8. Acustica Ochre EQ
All good mixing needs a keen sense of EQ early on. Vocals are no exception.
That’s why the Ochre from Acustica is so useful. It’s perfect for sculpting out the best vocals you can.
9. Fine Cut Bodies La Petite Excite
Exciter plugins add subtle harmonics to your vocal track for some extra sonic-excitement in the high range.
The free La Petite Excite from Fine Cut Bodies (you just have to signup to get it) is a great plug to try out.
Throw it on your vocal and enhance it to your liking with some subtle harmonic distortion.
Go make that perfect vocal
Vocals are tricky to mix. But with these handy plugin tools it doesn’t have to be so tough. Grab ’em all, hit the studio and get cracking on that perfect vocal track.
And don’t forget to let us know your favourite plugins for mixing vocals. We wanna know all your tips and tricks too. :)
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How to use and load the installed VST plugin?
Ready to try out the drum kit?
On the channel rack(some of you may have the factory preset there that loads up a kick, hat, snare, etc. On any of those options right click on one.Select Insert.
A large list will open to the right, locate MT Power Drum Kit and select it.
Give it a moment to load.
You are able to hit the drum and hear the sound. In order to apply the sound, right click on the channel and select send to piano roll.
Now you are able to utilize and create your own beat with MT Power Drum Kit.
That wasn’t too bad, right? Now that you are proficient in an installation, are you ready to explore the vast world of VST plugins? Good, next up I have created a list, yeah I know everyone has a list, this one is a little different.
List of VST Plugins for FL Studio
Rather than just paste some links, this is a personal list of compiled VST’s and is organized and explained. All of the plugins on this list are FREE to download. FREE VST’s allow you to get acquainted and get some experience with them. Some of these links will prompt an automatic download, however, do not fear you will get notified before you click it should you wish to download. Let’s get started.
Free Drums VST Plugin
This VST will allow you to customize your own kick drum sound. This website does require that you sign up in order to download the software. I know its a pain in the …. but believe me, it’s worth it.
Packed with 20 different drum kits and easy to customize each sound. Available for both Windows and Mac.
Similar to the kick generator, SDX is a snare synth with a very sleek and easy to use interface. Create and customize your own snare sounds. This VST is only available for Windows.
Cymbalistic is a cymbal generator. Available for both Mac and Windows. Has all of the cymbals of an actual drum kit and again, easy to use interface.
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