Vocal is very nasal - which frequenzy to adjust?

Hi,

I don't think there is a 'Noseopener effect' available. What you could try is insert a Channel Eq, activate one frequency, set it to something like +20dB (keep it narrowish) and move it along the freq range until it hits a point where it get extra nasty, and then pull that point down to minus anything dB. But I don't think you'll be able to reduce nasality very much, as it is in fact a missing resonance.
You could also try paying with the formants in Melodyne (if you have it) but I think it will be hard/impossible to make it sound natural.

regards, Erik.

Eriksimon wrote:
What you could try is insert a Channel Eq, activate one frequency, set it to something like +20dB (keep it narrowish) and move it along the freq range until it hits a point where it get extra nasty, and then pull that point down to minus anything dB.

This is what I would suggest also. Slowly scroll up and down the frequency spectrum with a significant (fairly) narrow boost, and you'll definitely hear the nasal quality become exaggerated at some point. Then dip that same frequency. You may find you need 2 or 3 narrow cuts above 1k to tame it, but be careful you don't kill it either.

Logic's channel EQ analyzer can be helpful here as well. Make sure it's set "Pre-EQ". By turning that on, you may be able to see several places across the frequency spectrum that have unusually high activity (compared to other frequencies). This will aid you in knowing where to look.

Trying another microphone and rerecord might work as well 😉
Also make shure that you have a proper signal chain (Mixer eq settings? Bad cable? improper connections? etc.)
Else the other replys are best praktise.

hm...then may be the formant tool "vocal transformer" might help. I use it often to change the character of vocals. If you do not apply the most extreme settings you can model the voice the way you want. Just play around with it. Together with the equalizer method you might get the right voice design for your needs.

lol, guy falls off chair laughing,. Are we talking Guns and Nose's ah *** Seriously,Make all the music sound Nose heavy to also and you'll fit right in. thats how Dillin and Willy do it.

i would just open the EQ, turn the analyzer on, set a very narrow Q and raise it all the way up. Then drag it until you find the culprit(s). There is no way for anyone to tell you what frequency to raise/lower without hearing it.

Try inserting an EQ in your nose when you record the vocals. That works for me.

Just kidding...

EQing it will help. Try this technique. When you're singing...make a concious effort to open your eyes wide. That usually forces you to place the sound properly in your mouth...thus reducing nasal resonance.

stevetothink wrote:
...Try this technique. When you're singing...make a concious effort to open your eyes wide. That usually forces you to place the sound properly in your mouth...thus reducing nasal resonance.

+1... why more people don't do this is beyond me, but it can make a HUGE difference to the tone

Does this really work? ...Try this technique. When you're singing...make a concious effort to open your eyes wide. That usually forces you to place the sound properly in your mouth...thus reducing nasal resonance.