How To Get Studio Quality Vocals Cool Edit Pro 2.1 Tutorial

Cool Edit Pro 2.1
In this tutorial I will show you how to get studio quality vocals using Cool Edit Pro 2.1, this tutorial is short basic steps to get studio quality vocals. Lets get started .



  1. Open Cool Edit Pro 2.1
  2. In first track insert you beat (just find it in your computer and drag it into first track of cool edit pro)
  3. Now Arm 2nd track and choose MONO recording (left or right whatever)
  4. Hit the RECORD button and record your verse
  5. Then arm third track and record your verse again at same way you record the first one
  6. Arm fourth track and record your verse again at same way you record the second one 
  7. Now you must set the "pan" to your vocals to get cool stereo sound ( second verse pan 40% to right, third verse pan 40% to left)
  8. Open verse in "EDIT MODE" and mark all track
  9. Go to effects> Amplitude>Amplify > Center wave hit OK
  10. Then Dynamic Processing >Very Fast Attack hit OK
  11. Now go to Filters> Graphic Equalizer > Spit Clear
  12. Then Filters> Parametric Equalizer > Loudness 
  13. Now go to Amplitude > Hard Limiting  and set this settings : 
• Limit Max amplitude to -6,5
• Boost input by 1,8
• Look ahead time 7ms
• Release time 100ms

Then all you have to do is set your EQ. Always boost high and middle freq. by 2, and low freq set to -1.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hey man,

I tried this and with some minor tweaks I got more then decent results.

Thank you very much,
August 7, 2011 at 5:13 PM
BlueBird said…
You welcome bro, I am that I helped you :)

Thank you for stopping by and for very nice comment, come back later for more tutorials.

Peace,

Pro Sound And Vocal Editing
August 7, 2011 at 5:34 PM
Anonymous said…
question how do you open verse in edit mode, to mark all tracks?
August 8, 2011 at 8:59 PM
BlueBird said…
Just double-click on track you want to open in "edit mode"
August 9, 2011 at 3:27 AM
Anonymous said…
do you save all the recorded tracks into one before amplify and so on?
August 14, 2011 at 7:01 PM
BlueBird said…
No dude. You must apply all settings for each track. And then, after all processes, save all recorded track with beat into one mixdown - finished song. :)
August 14, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Anonymous said…
it makes the voice sound like a robotized :s
August 22, 2011 at 7:04 PM
BlueBird said…
You made mistake somewhere, try again step-by-step and play your vocal after each step you done. Try without Parametric Equalizer.

Thank you for stopping by and comment :)
August 23, 2011 at 3:33 AM
Anonymous said…
Do I do anything to the third and fourth tracks?
October 16, 2011 at 12:29 AM
BlueBird said…
Yes, you must process you vocals just like the second one track :)
October 16, 2011 at 3:56 AM
Clyde Sims said…
Hi I have been using cool edit pro for a while now. I have just been using the sound card on my computer thus only being able to record on one track at a time. I just bought a tascam us800 interface and I am lost. I hooked it up and was only able to record on half the track. Can you tell me if I cand record in stereo and how do I set this thing up. any help would be great.
November 30, 2011 at 1:46 AM
BlueBird said…
Well bro, mono recording is better then stereo!

Check out this post
and see why is mono recording better then stereo. This tutorial is for Adobe Audition but the record process is the same as cool edit pro.
November 30, 2011 at 4:19 AM
Anonymous said…
Do i adjust the volumes of vocals 1 2 n 3 equally?
December 19, 2011 at 9:41 AM
BlueBird said…
no, first track must be lil louder, 2nd and 3rd must be equal..enjoy
December 19, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Anonymous said…
Dude, u a genius, i jus also wanna know da differences in volumes(exmpl, letz say my 1st verse, da one wit no 'pan' is V -3.0) wat shud da other 2 be?
December 20, 2011 at 2:26 PM
BlueBird said…
Example :

1st track +2
2nd track -2
3rd track -2

This problem is individual because I do not know what kind of instrumental you use, what type is your vocal etc.

You should also try to set instrumental and 1st track equal. Let me know did you achieve you goal :)

Peace
December 20, 2011 at 4:17 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi, i did achieve my goal, coz wen da vocals wer da same level it sounded a bit heavy, but its kul now thanx, one last thing, save as mp3 or wav (session)
December 21, 2011 at 12:12 AM
BlueBird said…
If you have a lot of Hard disk memory then save it as wav because quality is way better, so you can edit it again and again without loosing quality.
December 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Anonymous said…
Thanx 4 everythn dawg, time 2 record now YEAH!!!
December 21, 2011 at 1:10 PM
BlueBird said…
You welcome bro, good luck :D
December 21, 2011 at 6:04 PM
Anonymous said…
Is there a video on youtube explaining on what to do exactly by you? If so can you make one cause im getting REALLY confused and i think id need to see it in action. If you can somehow i would really appreciate it.
January 4, 2012 at 3:19 PM
BlueBird said…
I don`t understand what part of this tutorial confuse you, it`s very simple and easy to use, just follow step by step and that`s it.
January 4, 2012 at 5:36 PM
Anonymous said…
ok for 4,5,6 when you say "record your verse again the SAME WAY" do you mean try and make your voice the EXACT same way (tone, pitch in voice, etc.) Or do you mean hit the 3 record buttons in the 3 slots, THEN hit the 'main' record button and record your vocals all at once? Sorry im just really critical haha thanks for this set up btw i know its gonna help me alot
January 5, 2012 at 2:54 AM
Anonymous said…
Sup bro, i was checking out this format and it seems really efficient. What settings do you think would sound best for the hook of a song as far as using "chorus" goes?
January 5, 2012 at 2:56 AM
Anonymous said…
Isnt it considered mono recording already when you use the pan on both sides with the same percents though? Unless there is a certain mono recording mode you have to select.
January 5, 2012 at 3:10 AM
BlueBird said…
@Anonymous1 Yes I mean EXACT same way ( tone pitch, tempo etc). Don`t arm all 3 track and record together. Record first one, then arm and record second, then arm and record third.
January 5, 2012 at 4:53 AM
BlueBird said…
@Anonymous2 Well depends what type of song you making. Try to use reverb and lil bit of echo
January 5, 2012 at 4:55 AM
BlueBird said…
@Anonymous3 Just go to device setting of each track and select MONO INPUT! Mono recording will allow you to manipulate with it easy and more professionally. Cheers
January 5, 2012 at 4:56 AM
phil said…
what EQ are you talking about please??? Dynamic EQ, Graphic Equalizer, or Parametric Equalizer
January 19, 2012 at 1:46 AM
BlueBird said…
@phil Thank you for stopping by. I am talking about track eq aka MIXER. :)
January 19, 2012 at 4:09 AM
phil said…
thank u bro'... GOD bless u :)
January 19, 2012 at 5:54 PM
Anonymous said…
Wadup, wen settin EQ, do i set it 4 vocals only or beat as wel, or dont it matter, do i jus use Volume 4 beat?
January 21, 2012 at 8:53 AM
BlueBird said…
Set only for vocals. Greetings
February 26, 2012 at 6:44 PM
dean said…
how do you install direct x into cool edit someone please help :(
February 28, 2012 at 4:06 PM
Anonymous said…
GREAT MAN, U REPLYIN AGAIN, dont leave us hangin dawg, we need u. Thanx
March 3, 2012 at 4:52 AM
BlueBird said…
Thank you my friend! Please subscribe to receive all new posts in future.

Greetings
March 3, 2012 at 5:48 AM
Anonymous said…
For vocalz eq, is it stil medium nd high frequency increase by 2 nd low -1? Coz derz a page wer u saw mid 4 high 4 and low -10
March 4, 2012 at 4:34 AM
Anonymous said…
Is eq stil hi nd mid increase by 2 and low -1, coz i saw a page here dat says hi nd mid 4 and low -10 (page name iz cool edit 2012)
March 4, 2012 at 4:38 AM
BlueBird said…
Well it depends of several factors like your voice type, quality of your recording equipment etc. Try both and see which one is better for you. The essential is that you must set Hi freq higher then your low and mid freq.

Good luck

Greetings
March 4, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Anonymous said…
Salutationz. I tried da H4 M4 L-10 nd it soundz way betta, plz if derz any other changez to da instructionz on top, let me know, thanx.
March 4, 2012 at 11:47 PM
BlueBird said…
Oke I`m glad that I helped you. Please subscribe to receive all new tutorials on your e-mail.

Have a great day!
March 5, 2012 at 3:30 AM
Anonymous said…
How do i subscribe?
March 6, 2012 at 10:03 AM
BlueBird said…
Go to top right corner and just type your e-mail in "Follow by e-mail" and click submit. Thank you
March 6, 2012 at 6:35 PM
Anonymous said…
Wazzup again, i got a real quality mike, but my vocalz hav a slyt hiss, plz tel me how 2 reduce or remove it slytly (not in a way dat cud change my voice or quality). Thanx
March 7, 2012 at 1:37 PM
BlueBird said…
Wazzup!! Go to effects and find hiss remover and find the settings you like. Peace
March 7, 2012 at 2:45 PM
Anonymous said…
U my mentor, i need u 2 recommend me da settingz, plz plz plz
March 7, 2012 at 2:58 PM
BlueBird said…
Come back tomorrow, I will try to make some kind of tutorial for you.
March 7, 2012 at 4:43 PM
Anonymous said…
do you leave the first track the same without pan ?
March 7, 2012 at 7:42 PM
BlueBird said…
Yess, you want to leave 1st track without pan.
March 8, 2012 at 3:36 AM
Anonymous said…
Great tutorial.
My vocal recording sounds excellent.
It's better than those tutorials I've tried on youtube.
Thanks!
March 18, 2012 at 9:58 PM
BlueBird said…
No problem, I`m glad you like it. Peace
March 19, 2012 at 4:42 AM
Anonymous said…
ohk i get it, then for mastering the whole track?
March 27, 2012 at 4:02 AM
Anonymous said…
hello my vocals sound distorted but i did not use your system yet.....i was wondering if you had a video that explained your method as well because im not finding what you are askin in your instructions.....thanks
April 5, 2012 at 8:01 AM
BlueBird said…
I had a video tutorial but YouTube remove it :(, please tell my what part of tutorial you don`t understand ?
April 5, 2012 at 4:37 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi, i recorded in my garage so my vocals have an echo i dont want, iz der a way 2 remove it.
April 16, 2012 at 1:52 PM
BlueBird said…
No there is no way to remove echo. But I have solution for your problem. Place some old carpets on floor and some old creepy sponge and echo will go away. Peace
April 16, 2012 at 5:36 PM
Anonymous said…
hi, i am a 13 year old rapper. does this make the song itself sound clear and no static
April 26, 2012 at 9:34 PM
BlueBird said…
Hi. If you do you mastering process like I explained here yess, you will get nice and clear song :)

Greetings
April 27, 2012 at 3:01 AM
Anonymous said…
Yo, ppl bn complimntn da quality of my traks, jus wanna thank u dude, THANX!
May 4, 2012 at 1:14 PM
BlueBird said…
You welcome bro, thank you for stopping by and this great feedback, appreciate.
May 4, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Anonymous said…
Aye THis Works But I Did SOmething Better To Get That Amazing Quallity Wanna Here
May 7, 2012 at 3:51 AM
NBARISE said…
Hello i have a quick question? Whats better stero or mono??
May 18, 2012 at 7:48 AM
BlueBird said…
when you recording your vocals use mono recording
May 18, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Anonymous said…
Yo, itz Terry, da guy who bn thankn u since i got ur tutorial, jus wanna say thanx again nd again, im gon thank u everytime after releasin a trak, howz dat...
May 29, 2012 at 2:51 PM
BlueBird said…
Thank you bro for this really nice feedback. When you release a track send it to me and I will publish it here on my blog. Peace bro
May 30, 2012 at 5:18 AM
Anonymous said…
Gotcha, how do i do dat, im not very computa literate, got an email or sumthn?
May 30, 2012 at 12:30 PM
BlueBird said…
Just e-mail me : mire_fm_jam@hotmail.com and that`s it..
May 30, 2012 at 2:56 PM
Anonymous said…
Ye, i tried sndin a trak 2 yo mail, tel me if u got it...frm Terry
June 1, 2012 at 11:45 AM
BlueBird said…
I did`t receive it are you sure you sent the track on correct e-mail adress ?
June 1, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Anonymous said…
Ye, betta repeat it jst in case
June 1, 2012 at 1:29 PM
Anonymous said…
Quick question. when I select all tracks into edit mode, does that include the beat? or am I only editing the vocals
June 10, 2012 at 12:22 PM
BlueBird said…
Quick answer. Don`t select all track at once. Do one by one, and don`t change a beat except mix mastering. Peace
June 10, 2012 at 2:02 PM
Anonymous said…
I did everything you said but the vocals don't sound synchronized with the beat. it sounds weird. I'm gonna email it to you please tell me how to fix it
June 10, 2012 at 7:15 PM
Anonymous said…
When you say pan 40% left and right, how much is that cuz cool edit doesn't show percentages. Is it 40L 40 R?
June 10, 2012 at 10:23 PM
BlueBird said…
Yess 40R 40L or Adobe Audition 40 and -40.
June 11, 2012 at 6:59 PM
BlueBird said…
Try without dynamic eq and parametric eq or e-mail me : mire_fm_jam@hotmail.com
June 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Yo, chek dis email of urz, hav u bn recievin any traks?
June 27, 2012 at 2:17 AM
BlueBird said…
I did not receive any track. Please send it again

mire_fm_jam@hotmail.com

Peace
June 27, 2012 at 3:36 AM
Anonymous said…
Is der autotune 4 cool edit?
July 20, 2012 at 3:12 PM
BlueBird said…
yes there is, just use search tool on top of the blog and you will find it. Cheers
July 20, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Anonymous said…
Nice tutorial. Will check it out this evening when i record! Anyone have any songs Posted on youtube with these settings so we get an idea of quality clarity etc? Cheers
July 21, 2012 at 7:04 AM
BlueBird said…
Thank you for visit and thank you very much for this comment.

Well there is one song with this settings but this dude have a junk equipment so it`s not real result of this settings. YOu shoud try it and let me know your result.

And yea, check this song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_yMP1fEDeM, or leave me e-mail I will send you my own song with this settings . Peace
July 21, 2012 at 8:01 AM
Anonymous said…
Is it best to use 16 or 32 bit?
July 25, 2012 at 7:32 AM
BlueBird said…
Allways use 32 bit.
July 25, 2012 at 8:47 AM
Anonymous said…
Iz der a way 2 stretch my wave(s) so dat i cn add an echo (afta rcordn)
July 31, 2012 at 12:55 AM
BlueBird said…
Go to effects-time and pitch-stretch
August 1, 2012 at 5:51 AM
Anonymous said…
How do i get studio quality vocals with Adobe Audition CS5
August 2, 2012 at 7:50 AM
BlueBird said…
use "search tool" on my blog and search adobe audition cs5


Peace
August 2, 2012 at 9:13 AM
Anonymous said…
Dude can you give mic settings,level to record at i have an audio technica atr2500 usb condenser just like the atat2020..is it bad if my vocals are peaking here and there???
August 8, 2012 at 10:08 PM
BlueBird said…
Go to your system settings and find mic settings, reduce sound level. If you use some powerfull sound card go to settings and adjust "mic boost" level. Also you can check out your cool edit pro settings, to to file>preference>input/output settings and reduce mic level.

And remember ALWAYS make sure that the distance from you and your mic is in 15-20cm range. No to close cuz you will get peaks and "pufs", not to far cuz you will get to extra sounds.

Peace!!
August 13, 2012 at 7:27 AM
Anonymous said…
Got autotune, how i get it into cool edit
September 1, 2012 at 6:13 PM
Anonymous said…
Dis is a bit unrelated, my laptop makes those zzz sounds wen i record, nd its not da cooledit, iz der a solution 2 dis?
September 21, 2012 at 4:44 PM
BlueBird said…
Check out your mic cable, or sound card...
September 22, 2012 at 6:27 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi there i need advice on my vocals my mic is too clear an clean its a at2020 and its sounds like my vocals are like on radio, a bit to live..im trying to get a low rugged sound..would you consider any tips with cool edit thanks...chris.
September 25, 2012 at 4:30 AM
Anonymous said…
Hello, hw do i eliminate background noises on cool edit?
October 1, 2012 at 8:22 AM
BlueBird said…
hello. use search tool to browse the blog and you will find informations
October 6, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Anonymous said…
Jst got me adobe audition cs5.5, need a tutorial bout it, nd bout studio vocals, itz new 2 me so i need strt to fnish tutorials
October 6, 2012 at 3:09 PM
Anonymous said…
Hey,

I was wondering if I would be able to copy the verse twice instead of recording it two more times? I have a fear that I won't be able to get all three to sound EXACTLY the same.
February 17, 2013 at 10:14 PM
Anonymous said…
I need crius help, my wave blocks jst stopped sounding, I ddnt mute them or anythin, dey're der bt dey dnt sound... Help plz...
May 17, 2013 at 2:12 PM
BlueBird said…
You should do two things.

First one is to check your sound card properties and make sure you did not burn it.
Second thing you can do is to reinstall Cool Edit and try again. Previously do the backup.

Peace
June 11, 2013 at 8:04 AM
Zey said…
What About Normalization??
December 19, 2013 at 11:31 PM
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