Vocal Presets is a free collection of Mixer channel configurations for processing vocals in FL Studio on Windows. Each preset includes a complete vocal chain — noise gate, compressor, EQ, optional de-essing and reverb routing — built with stock FL Studio effects.
What Are Vocal Presets in FL Studio?
Vocal presets in FL Studio are Mixer channel state files (.fst) that load a complete vocal processing chain onto a Mixer track on Windows. A vocal chain typically includes a noise gate to cut background noise, a compressor to control dynamics, an EQ to shape the tonal character, and a reverb or delay return for space.
This collection covers different vocal processing needs: dry rap vocals, melodic singing, ad-lib channels, and reverb/delay return setups.
What Is In a Vocal Chain?
A complete vocal chain in FL Studio for Windows typically uses these stock effects in order:
- Fruity Peak Controller (noise gate function) — cuts noise below a threshold
- Fruity Compressor — 4:1 ratio, fast attack for dynamic control
- Parametric EQ 2 — cut mud at 200-300 Hz, boost presence at 2-4 kHz
- Fruity Reeverb 2 send — short room or plate reverb for air
The vocal preset loads this entire configuration onto any Mixer track instantly.
How to Use Vocal Presets in FL Studio
Route your vocal recording to a Mixer channel in FL Studio on Windows. Right-click the Mixer channel and choose Load state, then navigate to the vocal preset .fst file. The full processing chain loads onto the channel. Adjust the compressor threshold and EQ gain points to match your specific vocal recording level and tonal character.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A vocal chain is a series of audio effects plugins placed on a Mixer channel in sequence to process a vocal recording. A standard vocal chain in FL Studio includes a noise gate, compressor, EQ and reverb send. Each plugin in the chain addresses a different aspect of the vocal sound.
For rap vocals in FL Studio, a fast attack around 5ms, medium release around 80ms, and a ratio of 4:1 to 6:1 is a common starting point. Use FL Studio Fruity Compressor or the Fruity Peak Controller in conjunction with a limiter for gain riding on louder delivery styles.
In the FL Studio Mixer, select your vocal track. Click the send button for the reverb return track in the routing section at the bottom of the Mixer. Adjust the send level to control how much of the dry vocal signal goes to the reverb. Set the reverb return channel to receive only and blend to taste.
Yes. This collection includes presets for both spoken and melodic vocal styles. The melodic vocal preset uses lighter compression to preserve natural dynamics and a longer reverb tail for a more musical, spacious sound compared to the rap vocal preset which uses tighter dynamics control.