But what is that preset? Was it a specific plugin chain? A secret sauce from a specific digital audio workstation (DAW)? In 2021, Capoxxo’s vocal sound reached a peak level of polish and influence. This article will dissect the anatomy of that signature vocal chain, provide you with a step-by-step guide to recreating it, and explain why the 2021 iteration remains the gold standard for the genre.

Apply heavy compression (e.g., Waves CLA-2A ) and a de-esser to manage the harsh "S" sounds resulting from high-frequency boosts. How to Create and Save the Preset

: It needed to be set to a humanly impossible speed, but with a "humanize" knob turned just enough so the cracks in the voice still bled through.

effect at the start of vocal lines to build tension before the verse hits. stock plugins