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How to Install the FabFilter Vocal Preset

How to Install the FabFilter Vocal Preset

FabFilter makes some of the most respected plugins in the audio industry. If you purchased the Rys Up Audio FabFilter vocal preset pack, each plugin's preset needs to be loaded individually. Here's how to set it up.

Step-by-Step Installation

  1. Download and unzip your FabFilter vocal preset pack from your Rys Up Audio account.
  2. Open your DAW and create a new audio track.
  3. Insert the FabFilter plugins onto the track in the following order:
    1. Your pitch correction plugin (Auto-Tune, MAutoPitch, or any pitch corrector you have)
    2. Pro-G (gate)
    3. Pro-C2 (compressor)
    4. Pro-MB (multiband)
    5. Pro-Q3 (EQ)
    6. Pro-C2 (second compressor stage)
    7. Pro-DS (de-esser)
    8. Timeless 3 (delay)
    9. Pro-R (reverb)
  4. Load the preset in each plugin: In the top right of each plugin, click where it says "Default Setting." In the drop down menu, go to Options > Open Other Preset. Browse and locate the corresponding preset file from your pack.
  5. Repeat for each plugin in the chain.
  6. Enjoy the sweet sound of a professionally mixed vocal!

Understanding the Chain Order

Each plugin in the chain serves a specific purpose:

  • Pro-G: Noise gate — removes background noise between vocal phrases.
  • Pro-C2 (1st): Primary compression — controls vocal dynamics and adds consistency.
  • Pro-MB: Multiband processing — targets specific frequency ranges for precision control.
  • Pro-Q3: EQ — shapes the tonal character of the vocal.
  • Pro-C2 (2nd): Secondary compression — glues the processed vocal together for a polished sound.
  • Pro-DS: De-esser — tames harsh sibilance (s, t, sh sounds).
  • Timeless 3: Delay — adds depth and space.
  • Pro-R: Reverb — places the vocal in a natural acoustic space.

Adjusting to Your Voice

  • Pro-Q3 EQ: This is where you'll make the biggest adjustments for your specific voice. Every voice has different resonant frequencies.
  • Pro-C2 threshold: Adjust the threshold on both compressor instances to match your vocal dynamics.
  • Pro-R reverb: Adjust the decay time and mix level to taste.

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