Joe Chiccarelli Vocal Strip: How To Mix Vocals Easier

May 19, 2022

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ikmultimedia-t-racks-joe-chiccarelli-vocal-channel-strip — Joe’s Custom Signal Flow

IK couldn’t let us finish up with the Syntronik Group Buy before releasing another cool plugin. This time it’s The Joe Chiccarelli Vocal Strip. They reproduced the GRAMMY-winning producer’s unique vision and formula for crafting attention-grabbing, engaging vocals. And, they put it all into one plugin!

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T-RackS Joe Chiccarelli Vocal Strip Overview

Joe Chiccarelli’s complete vocal chain in a single plug-in
Exact models of 3 iconic compressors working in parallel
Unique analog parallel workflow offers incredible versatility
Includes optimized De-esser, EQ, and custom effects section
Excellent for all music genres
Presets designed by Chiccarelli
Easy fully automatable controls
Works in T-RackS 5 or in standalone mode

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3 Iconic Compressors Working In Parallel

The main section of the channel strip is comprised of three compressors

Retro: Models the Fairchild 670, Godfather of Tube Compressors good for warmth!
Main: Models Classic FET compressor UREI 1176 which is known for catching and taming transients.
Heavy: Custom-built hybrid (UA76/CL1B) Compressor.

Adjusting the amount of compressor is as simple as adjusting the ‘amount’ knob, there’s no attack, threshold, or release to fiddle with. Moreover, the compressors can be mixed and matched allowing you to daily in clarity, fullness, grit, etc.

Analog EQ Section (Simple Controls)

Body: Low-end frequency control
Presence: Mid-range control of frequencies
Air: Top-end or High-frequency control

Which can be placed pre or post the compressor.

Sweetening FX

Includes 2 Delays, Reverbs and Modulation FX.

Output Section

Here’s where overall color, tone, saturation, and mix (dry/wet) can be dialed in to taste. What makes this channel strip great is the ability to dial in a mix quickly with one plugin as opposed to loading up several.