02/09/2025
If youβre using a cheap mic like the BM-800 in Cubase 14 Pro, donβt stress. Add Waves Vitamin and SSL G-Channelβtogether they bring clarity, punch, and polish. New producers: follow this page and youβll never go wrong building your pro sound. β I'm Cashbeatz the Heavenboi
Quick starter chain (Cubase 14 Pro)
Mic technique: pop filter, 10β15 cm away, mic slightly off-axis, record around -18 dBFS average.
Gate/Noise (optional): lightβjust to tame room noise.
SSL G-Channel (EQ/Comp)
HPF: 80β100 Hz
Cut muddiness: -2 to -3 dB @ 250β400 Hz
Presence: +1 to +2 dB @ 3β5 kHz
Air: +1 dB @ 12β14 kHz
Comp: 3:1 ratio, attack 20β30 ms, release 100β150 ms, aim 2β4 dB gain reduction
De-esser: start around 6β8 kHz, reduce 2β4 dB.
Vitamin (post EQ/comp)
Lo: little to none (keep it clean)
Low-Mid: 0.5β1.5 for body
Hi-Mid: 1β2 for presence
Hi: 1β2 for sparkle
Punch: +10β20%, Mix: 70β85%