Russ Vocal Preset

The Russ Vocal Preset is a pre-configured vocal chain designed to help you achieve the clean, smooth, and melodic vocal tone that Russ is known for. It combines EQ, compression, subtle saturation, reverb, delay, and pitch correction to give your vocals a polished, professional sound—all using only stock plugins in your DAW.

It’s compatible with all major DAWs including FL Studio, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Studio One, and Pro Tools. When you purchase, you’ll select your DAW, and you’ll receive a version of the preset tailored specifically to that platform’s stock plugins.

The preset delivers a warm, melodic, and mix-ready vocal tone. It balances clarity in the highs with warmth in the mids and controlled lows, while adding subtle reverb and delay to create space. It’s perfect for melodic rap, hip hop, and R&B tracks where you want smooth yet expressive vocals.

Yes, it’s designed to be easy for beginners while still offering professional results. You don’t need to be an engineer—just install the preset, load it onto your vocal track, set the autotune key if necessary, and you’ll instantly get a Russ-inspired sound.

Yes, but it’s subtle. The preset includes tuned pitch correction through your DAW’s stock plugin, set to smooth out imperfections without sounding robotic. You can adjust the retune speed if you prefer a more noticeable autotune effect.

Absolutely. Every setting is customizable after loading. You can fine-tune EQ, adjust reverb or delay levels, change compression for a softer or punchier sound, or alter autotune speed to better fit your style and voice.

No. The Russ Vocal Preset is built entirely with the stock plugins included in your DAW, so you won’t need to purchase or install any third-party VSTs.

You’ll get excellent results with a quality entry-level or mid-range microphone like the Audio-Technica AT2020, Rode NT1, or Shure SM58, paired with an interface such as the Focusrite Scarlett. A clean recording will allow the preset to bring out the professional polish.

After completing your purchase, you’ll receive a ZIP file that contains the preset and a step-by-step installation guide for your DAW. The process only takes a few minutes. Once installed, load it onto your vocal track, set your autotune key, and start recording.

Not at all. While it’s inspired by Russ’s vocal tone, the preset works well for any genre that needs clean, melodic, and professional-sounding vocals. It’s especially great for hip hop, R&B, pop, and singer-songwriter tracks where smooth, balanced vocals are important.