How It Was Recorded

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McDSP FilterBank E2

Records it appears on · 1

  • SOS

    Rihanna · A Girl like Me, 2006

    • Backing vocals · Mix effectsVerifiedShelf filter that restored top end to the background vocals after compression, adding sheen.Settings: Boost of 3.5dB from 5kHz upwards

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McDSP FilterBank

equaliser

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