Lil Durk Vocal Preset
This preset is built for artists chasing a gritty, emotional tone like Lil Durk. It emphasizes dynamic control, saturation, and spatial effects like subtle delays and short reverbs, helping vocal tracks cut through without losing their raw energy. It's perfect for trap, drill, and melodic rap vocals.
- Built with stock plugins
- Multiband compression for harsh frequency control
- Optional pitch effect layering for contrast
- Thickened vocal doubling with subtle stereo widening
Use this if you want an intense vocal presence with a street-smart polish.
JVKE Vocal Preset
If you’re after modern pop with layered harmonies and lush textures, this preset is ideal. JVKE’s sound relies on wide, processed vocals, light pitch correction, and delay/reverb interplay that adds emotional punch to choruses.
- Formant-adjusted pitch correction for dynamic vocals
- Multiple reverb buses for dimensionality
- Gentle distortion for presence and clarity
- Layering tricks for wide, expressive mixes
Perfect for pop, indie-pop, or anything TikTok-ready.
XXXTentacion Vocal Preset
XXXTentacion had one of the most diverse vocal styles in modern music—from screaming aggression to whispery vulnerability. This preset handles that contrast beautifully.
- Dual-path processing: one for clean melodic vocals, one for distorted aggression
- Heavy compression and saturation control
- Vocal layering and stereo panning for intensity
- Tailored for emotional highs and lows
Use this for emotionally driven hip-hop or alternative rap.
Dua Lipa Vocal Preset
For artists working in electro-pop, house, or modern dance, this preset offers a clean and polished sound with a club-ready finish. It includes:
- Smooth LA-2A-style compression for upfront vocals
- Plate reverb and stereo delay for dynamic depth
- Harmonizer and vocal doubling for chorus lift
- De-esser for clean articulation in high-end frequencies
Great for club tracks, electro-pop, and synth-driven production.
Why Use Studio One Vocal Presets?
1. Speed Up Your Workflow
Presets built with stock plugins save time and eliminate compatibility headaches. Studio One users can drop these presets directly into their session without needing 3rd-party tools.
2. Learn While You Use
Presets double as learning tools. When you load a preset, you get a full vocal chain—EQs, compressors, reverbs, delays—all pre-dialed. Beginners can reverse-engineer the mix to learn industry techniques.
3. Genre-Specific Options
Different presets are optimized for specific styles—whether it’s trap, pop, R&B, or shoegaze. Cedar Sound Studios even categorizes presets by genre to help you quickly find what fits.
4. Built for Real Vocals
These presets aren't just for clean, pitch-perfect vocals. Many are built to work with natural imperfections, helping you retain character while still sounding pro.
How to Install Vocal Presets in Studio One
Studio One makes it easy to use third-party presets:
- Download the vocal preset for Studio One from Cedar Sound Studios.
- Extract the ZIP file if needed.
- Locate the “Presets” folder inside Studio One’s User Data directory.
- Drag and drop the extracted files into the appropriate plugin folder (e.g., for Pro EQ, Compressor, etc.).
- Open Studio One, load your track, and select the preset from your plugin's preset menu.
Done! You’re now working with a professional vocal chain with zero guesswork.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Presets
- Always tweak to fit your performance—presets are starting points, not end goals.
- Stack with automation: Adjust reverb, delay, and EQ dynamically during verses and choruses.
- Don’t over-process: Trust your ears and pull back when it starts sounding over-produced.
- Use sends instead of inserts for time-based effects to maintain clarity.
Bonus: Free Presets Available
Cedar Sound Studios also offers free vocal presets you can download to test before you buy. These free options give you a stripped-down version of their full preset chains—great for evaluating the tone and flexibility.
Final Thoughts
Studio One users have a serious edge when they use well-built vocal presets. Whether you want to sound like JVKE, Lil Durk, or Dua Lipa, Cedar Sound Studios provides plug-and-play tools to match those vibes without needing expensive gear or deep technical knowledge. The best part? These presets are built with stock plugins, so there are no surprises or incompatibility issues.
For beginner and intermediate artists, they’re an essential toolkit to sound like a pro and stay inspired during the creative process.