Members Westsailor Posted September 27, 2007 Members Share Posted September 27, 2007 We do a couple songs that I think need the 'classic' rockabilly lead vocal sound. But I can't figure out what vocal effect(s) to use. Looking for something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJPdoGRPUmU And here it is to the 'extreme' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXeWfrhnksk It's not just your typical reverb... something else is going on and I can't nail what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassred Posted September 27, 2007 Members Share Posted September 27, 2007 It's not reverb, its a "slapback' delay. A delay with a fairly fast echo (repeat) but not too many repetitions. the second clip sounds like there is reverb AND delay, I like the first better for rockabilly, but use reverb and a light delay with my classic rock band ( a little slower echo and not so hot in the mix) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Robin Posted September 27, 2007 Members Share Posted September 27, 2007 Start around 75 ms. and work up from there paying attention to your blend of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Aussie Posted September 27, 2007 Members Share Posted September 27, 2007 What the other two guys said is true, but a lot of it has got to do with breathing control. Use your "yawn" voice and stop and start a fair bit between words and sylables. PS. Thanks for hooking me up with those youtube links they are brilliant! Ive never seen Johnny Burnette before live, so that was a real treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bholder Posted September 27, 2007 Members Share Posted September 27, 2007 Another effect used on some recordings for that "old time microphone" honk/squonk sound is a comb / notch filer. (The example that comes to mind is Webb Wilder's "Tough It Out", though that's not really pure classic rockabilly, but the effect has definitely been used in rockabilly.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 Although not what you're looking for in this case, an Ibanez LF-7 is a great tool for rockabilly, to get that nasal band mic phone voice even with a modern mic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 78pbass Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 Another effect used on some recordings for that "old time microphone" honk/squonk sound is a comb / notch filer. (The example that comes to mind is Webb Wilder's "Tough It Out", though that's not really pure classic rockabilly, but the effect has definitely been used in rockabilly.) HOLY SHEET!!! I thought I was the only WW fan aroond. I got Doo Dad back when it first release because of that song. Now its out of print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bnyswonger Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 One good slap echo is the classic sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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