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Editing the Vocal layer
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Stutter block / tab
Stutter is essentially a small sampler, used to
make a quick recording of your vocal and play it
back repeatedly, in time with the music. Depend-
ing on the division setting, the sample used for
the Stutter effect can be longer or shorter.
Stutter is great for Pop, Hip Hop and EDM
genres, but can find a home in any style of music
when used creatively.
Tips and tricks for working
with the Stutter effect
– It takes some practice to learn when to press
the stutter button in relation to your singing
in order to get a good working sample. Take
some time to experiment with the timing of
footswitch pressing and the division param-
eter to see how the two interact.
– There is a Direction parameter that can play a
reversed version of the sample. Try changing
it from Forward to Reverse.
– Stutter is much easier to control and integrate
into your performance when the button is set
to Momentary operation. When remapping
Stutter to a footswitch, remember to set that
footswitch to Momentary.
– Stutter can be used in a similar fashion to Har-
mony Hold – see “Tips and tricks for working
with the Harmony effect”. Try starting the stut-
ter effect on a note, then sing around that stut-
ter note with your lead voice while the stutter
runs. It can help to mimic the stutter sound
with your lead voice while you do this. Phrases
like “yeah”, “nah-nah” etc. can work well.