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Noveltech Vocal Enhancer: Bring Vocals Forward in the Mix

Mixing Plug-in TutorialsPublished 2016.01.11Updated 2026.07.17
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Vocal Enhancer is a specialized effects plug-in designed to optimize the presence of a vocal track. By emphasizing selected frequency bands, it can clarify the vocal and help it stand out in the backing track. Its intuitive controls let beginners and experienced producers adjust the high frequencies, fine-tune the frequency range and control the effect strength to create a natural, easy-to-listen-to vocal mix quickly.

Adjust Vocal High Frequencies to Help the Track Stand Out

Vocal Enhancer

An enhancer emphasizes particular frequency bands to make a sound stand out.

As its name suggests, Noveltech Vocal Enhancer is an enhancer designed specifically for vocals,
specializing in emphasizing their high frequencies.
It can quickly and easily provide the following results:

  • A clearer vocal outline
  • A vocal that stands out from the backing track
  • A sound that appears to come a step forward

If you are not satisfied with the sound of your vocals,
give it a try.

Vocal Enhancer Tutorial Video

Video Highlights: Adjusting Effect Strength

Frequency controls

This is the most important section for determining the effect.
Start here and adjust it to suit the feel of your song.

  • 1. Determines how much the frequencies are boosted.
    Turning it clockwise increases the emphasis.
  • 2. Emphasizes a particular area within the boosted frequencies.
    Turning it clockwise emphasizes higher frequencies.
  • 3. Lets you see the change in frequency content.
    The orange area shows the frequencies before the plug-in is applied,
    while the white area shows the frequencies boosted by the plug-in after processing.

Video Highlights: Fine-Tuning the Frequency Range

You can fine-tune the frequency range to be emphasized.

Fine-tuning the frequency range

  • LO: Sets the lowest frequency affected.
  • HI: Sets the highest frequency affected.

The range between LO and HI is targeted for emphasis.

To keep the sound natural,
frequencies outside the range, near its boundaries, are also adjusted.

To avoid this, change the mode to “-24 dB/Oct.”
This reduces the effect on frequencies outside the range.

The Basic Home-Recorded Vocal Mixing Process: Initial Processing

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How does a vocal enhancer differ from an equalizer?

An equalizer lets you freely adjust specific frequencies, while a vocal enhancer focuses on frequency bands optimized for vocals, making it easier to shape a natural sound. Even beginners can use it intuitively.

Q2. Which frequency bands are effective to emphasize on vocals?

The Vocal Enhancer covered here lets you set an appropriate frequency range for the song using LO and HI. Generally, boosting highs adds clarity, while emphasizing the upper mids adds presence.

Q3. What should I watch out for when using Vocal Enhancer?

Too much emphasis can sound unnatural, so adjust the effect strength to suit the song. The -24 dB/Oct mode also helps control the effect outside the selected frequency range.