Originally Posted By: Uncle Dave


Wow, what a shame that most people you know that use arrangers are missing out on a fabulous tool, when mastered! My trademark sound has been my vocal group emulation and I would really miss it if the technology wasn't there to support it. I don't just turn it on and leave it on ... I finesse it.
I admit that most people I've heard that DO use harmonizers, don't seem to get the most out of them. It's an art form all to itself, and the singer must rethink the approach when using it.



I wouldn't say they feel they are missing out on a fabulous tool...from what I gather, most of them feel that all those vocal parts coming out of one microphone looks a tad phony.

Personally, I've never been a fan of the vocal harmonizer "live"...perhaps if it is used sparingly, but sounding like the Beach Boys or the Bee Gees isn't for me...I'd prefer that people were interested in my voice.

Again, it's a personal preference, just like how many parts of a style people use when playing, or if they only use a piano or electric piano in the RH (or on full keyboard) for the entire evening, and not use the Sax, Guitar, etc.

I suppose, since I'm primarily an instrumentalist, I just don't "get" using a harmonizer "live"...it looks bizarre to me, almost comical...like Karaoke on steroids... I know I'm not alone with that opinion.

For recording I am more open minded, I suppose, and I'll use any and all tools at my disposal, but one thing I will never do, is make a recording (a CD) that I can't reproduce "live".

Ian
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