To record a professional musical work, it is not enough to impose a voice to music. In most cases, such compositions are subject to careful processing to achieve the highest sound quality. To solve this task, there are special programs used by both these specialists and lovers around the world.
Audacity
We have repeatedly told about Audacity in articles on our website. The main function of the audio procedure, due to which it is installed most often - trimming records and overlaying different sound tracks on each other. However, there are many other opportunities in it, among which are those that are excellent for processing vocal artist and its further information with music. The program interface is divided into several blocks. At the top of the window, the project management tools are posted (playback, parameters, device selection, etc.). The central region occupies a working space where sound tracks are placed and processed. At the bottom there is a tool for accurate separation of certain fragments to milliseconds.
For the purpose of the target, you can use the function of cleaning the record from noise, overlay various audio effects, as well as a change in height and tempo. Audacity has a not such a wide range of water treatment options, but this is compensated by full-free editor. The finished project is stored in one of the following formats: MP3, M4A, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG, MP2, AC3, AMR and WMA. Of the disadvantages it is worth allocating not the most convenient interface with which it is difficult to deal with the first time, but here the presence of a Russian-speaking version will help.
Read more: How to use Audacity
FL Studio.
FL Studio is a professional digital audio workstation with a huge range of functions. Many musicians work with her, therefore it is not necessary to doubt effectiveness. The main focus of the program is working with electronic genres. Although most of the tools are designed specifically to create and edit the music component, there are also many possibilities for processing here.
An important part of FL Studio is based on the use of built-in or additional plug-ins. They are separate tools that perfectly complement and expand the capabilities of the audio procedure. The studio supports VST format for the installation of individual plug-ins. The Russian-speaking interface is not provided that it can become a problem for novice users, given the number of different options, controls, etc. The decision itself is paid, and it has a rather impressive price tag. Therefore, FL Studio is more suitable for advanced sound engineers and musicians, and not for lovers.
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Adobe AUDITION
Adobe Audition editor is designed for professional sound processing. It allows you to work not only with music, but also with video files, however, for such purposes a more specialized software is suitable, even from the same Adobe. Most often, the application is used to record and vocal information with a minus. In this case, the voice is pre-processed using a plurality of internal and external tools.
The basic functions for voice processing include the frequency range editor, the correction of sound tone and eliminate noise, as well as other interference. Each tool opens in a separate window, where its detailed setting is performed. For example, to change the frequency range, you must use the spectral editor and the Lasso tool. In it, the sound is cleaned and modified, the effects at certain frequencies can additionally be applied.
As for the external instruments, the Adobe Audition provides the VST-plugin module, and the latter are created both the company itself and independent developers. No wonder, considering the brand and the range of possibilities that the audited is paid with a rather impressive value. And the introductory version for 30 days requires installation and registration in a special Creative Cloud application.
Read more: Sound processing in Adobe Audition Program
Cubase Elements
Cubase Elements is another software for creating, writing and mixing musical compositions. Focused on the processing of already existing audio files and on their full creation from scratch. It is convenient that all work blocks are located inside one window, and do not open in the form of individual objects. Moreover, it is possible to freely regulate them and move. The basic tools for processing and music information are located in the MixConsole mixer, which in the main window is presented in a miniature form, but it is possible to open it completely with all the controls.
It is worth noting the metronome that can be configured in detail. The user sets the terms of use of the tool, advanced empty cliques and clique outputs. If you apply it together with the "Cwytiz panel", you can achieve the most even sound. As in many previous solutions, VST-plugins are supported. Cubase Elements has stunning opportunities for working with any sounds. The main problem is extremely high cost. Therefore, in most cases the program is suitable only for professionals.
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Virtual DJ.
As it is clear from the name, Virtual DJ is an excellent device for DJs. However, there are funds that are suitable for sound engineers, musicians. The interface imitates a full-fledged DJ remote with two discs and multiple controls. There is a small, but interesting library with sound effects, the most popular of which is "DJ scratch".
Initially, Virtual DJ is intended for combining two or more musical compositions, organizations of competent transitions between them, as well as adding new sound effects and creating remixes in real time. However, it contains an impressive list of features, among which and tools for voice processing. The interface has a rather complicated structure, as well as real professional consoles, but advanced users will not have problems with its development. The transfer of the menu into Russian is not provided, and the introductory version is limited in time.
Read more: How to drive tracks in Virtual DJ
Ableton Live.
Ableton Live is a rather unusual sound station, suitable for both real-time work on live performances and to create and process musical compositions in studio conditions. Switching between modes is carried out by pressing the Tab key. Creating your own tracks from scratch occurs in the "Arrangement" mode. In it, the tools for processing vocals and music are concentrated.
Finished projects are exported in the form of a widely configured audio file. The user selects the desired format, adjusts the sound quality and sets additional parameters. The MIDI clip exports to further edit the project in other sound stations is supported. The Ableton Live website presents an impressive list of official VST plugins, each of which is installed for free. Also possible installation of modules from third-party developers. The Russian-language version is absent, and the software itself requires a license to be purchased from 99 to 749 dollars.
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Audioomaster
Audio - excellent software from Russian developers to work with compositions aimed at music lovers. In this regard, there are not so many professional tools in it, but it will be enough for ordinary users. Immediately after startup, a convenient start-up wizard is displayed, offering open file, remove sound from video, download from audio-CD, write sound from a microphone or connect files. Another detailed textbook is still available in Russian.
Processing voice and music is carried out in two ways: by imposing special effects or use of the "Equalizer" tools, Reverb, Pitcher, etc. and the first, and the second are presented in the form of a vertical list from the left of the sound track editing unit. They allow you to change the pace, voice, volume, add an echo, atmosphere, etc. The latter implies background noise, for example, "Park" or "Rain on the roof". These are just some features of the audio server that helps in the processing of vocals and compositions in general. A complete list of functions is much more extensive, you can read the detailed view of the application on our website. For full use, you need to purchase a license.
We reviewed the most popular and efficient solutions for vocal processing, which are relevant today. Most of them are professional and cause a number of difficulties at novice users. So, they are suitable not only for the task, but also for many other aimed at creating, writing and editing musical tracks. And the main problem is that they have a rather complicated, although monotonous, interface, so you need to spend time on learning.