Trying to get studio-quality sound while recording vocals on-the-go can be tough, especially when you’re in a room or car with a lot of natural reverb. This can cause your vocals to sound distant, muffled, or just not as sharp as they should – killing the vibe of your track quickly!
While traditional vocal production techniques like EQ or gating can help tame reverb, these often require a trained ear and loads of trial and error. Luckily, with the upgraded Voice Cleaner, you can now fix reverb issues swiftly and with less hassle. Our AI tool has been updated, and now comes with three enhanced functions: Noise Remover, DeReverb, and AutoEQ.
Keep reading to learn how you can use DeReverb as an easy reverb remover to clean up your vocals instantly.
When should you use a reverb remover?
Reverb is the natural echo that occurs when sound bounces off walls, floors, and other surfaces. It adds space and depth – and when used right, can give your track a dreamy, emotional, or live feel. Perfect for genres like ambient, pop, or shoegaze!
However, too much of it can mess with your mix, stripping away the punch, emotion, and polish your song needs. Here’s when you might want to dial it back with a reverb remover:
- Your vocals sound distant or unclear – Excessive reverb can bury your vocals in echo. Removing it helps bring them forward and makes them clearer
- You need clearer lyrics – In genres like rap or pop, clarity is key. Too much reverb can blur the lyrics, making them harder to understand
- Your vocals are overlapping – Reverb on background vocals or harmonies can clutter the mix, making everything sound too crowded. Reducing it creates space for each vocal layer
Using DeReverb in Voice Cleaner is the quickest way to remove unwanted reverb and clean up your vocals – adding clarity and presence for a more balanced mix.
Take a listen to this vocal track before and after applying DeReverb!
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After
How to use Voice Cleaner to remove reverb
Voice Cleaner is a Membership-exclusive creator tool! But if you’re not a Member yet, you can easily check it out without a subscription using your 3-day free trial. You’ll even get to take 50+ other pro tools for a spin, like 18 extra AutoPitch effects and 4 bonus Mastering presets with intensity controls.
Once you’re all set up, here’s how to use Voice Cleaner as a reverb remover:
- Select your vocal track in Studio
- Tap the AI button and select Voice Cleaner
- Turn on DeReverb and hit Apply
Pro tip: Got multiple regions on your vocal track? Turn on “Clean all regions in this track” before hitting Apply to cut all unwanted reverb in one go.
In a matter of seconds, you’ll have cleaner, more defined vocals without the distraction of excessive reverb. Experiment with it on your own projects and hear the difference!
